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Section 2: Outcomes and Outputs Information
Outcomes and Output Groups
The map on the following page shows the relationship between Government outcomes and the contributing outputs for the National Competition Council (NCC). Financial detail for Outcome 1 by output appears in Table 2.1 while non-financial information for Outcome 1 appears in Table 2.2.
Changes to Outcomes and Outputs
There is no change in outcomes or outputs from the previous year.
Outcome 1
The achievement of effective and fair competition reforms and better use of Australia's infrastructure for the benefit of the community
Measures in the 2000-01 Budget
There are no measures for the NCC in the 2000-01 Budget.
Outcome 1 - Resourcing
Table 2.1 shows how the 2000-01 appropriations translate to total resourcing for Outcome 1 including revenue from Government (appropriation), revenue from other sources and the total price of outputs.
Table 2.1: Total Resources for Outcome 1
Outcome 1 - Contribution of Outputs
The NCC pursues goals and strategies that allow it to provide advice to governments on competition policy and infrastructure access and public information on competition policy. Further, these goals and strategies work towards the achievement of effective and fair competition reforms and better use of Australia's infrastructure for the benefit of the community.
Performance Information for Outcome 1
Table 2.2: Performance Information 2000-01
Performance information for agency outputs
Output group 1.1 - National Competition Council
Output 1.1.1 - Advice provided to governments on competition policy and infrastructure access
Advice and recommendations meet criteria as to quality, accuracy and timeliness.
Advice and recommendations take into account all relevant considerations and meet Ministers' needs.
Recommendations to governments and representations to the Australian Competition Tribunal on access to essential infrastructure services, and reviews requested by governments, are effective and timely.
Output 1.1.2 - Clear, accessible public information on competition policy
Publications and explanatory material, including the Annual Report are comprehensive and meet deadlines, and information provided is effective in promoting understanding of competition reform policy and processes.
Evaluations
An evaluation programme that relates to this outcome is currently being undertaken by government and results will be shown in the NCC's Annual Report.
Competitive Tendering and Contracting
The NCC is currently `testing' the market for a number of services including:
- the provision of accounting services; and
- the provision of an interactive website.
