Defence
Election Commitments
Asia‑Pacific Centre for Civil‑Military Cooperation
| 2007‑08 | 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $5.1 million over four years from 2007‑08 for the establishment of an Asia‑Pacific Centre for Civil‑Military Cooperation in Queanbeyan, New South Wales. The Centre will provide training and will liaise with Australian and international government and non‑government organisations to help Australia to develop future responses to stabilisation, reconstruction and peace building needs in the Asia—Pacific region.
The cost of this measure will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Defence.
This measure delivers on the Government's election commitment.
Australian Defence Force — general medical and dental care
| 2007‑08 | 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
| Related revenue ($m) | |||||
| Australian Taxation Office | - | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
The Government will provide $12.2 million over four years from 2008‑09 to trial the provision of basic medical and dental services to dependants of full‑time Australian Defence Force members at bases in Tindal, Cairns, East Sale, Singleton and the Karratha area. The trial will provide free basic general practitioner services and free basic dental services up to a cap of $300 per dependant per annum. The trial will commence in February 2009 to align with the Australian Defence Force posting cycle.
The cost of this measure will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Defence. The measure will also lead to an increase in revenue of $3.1 million over four years from fringe benefits tax paid by the Department of Defence.
This measure delivers on the Government's election commitment.
Australian Military Mobility Centre — contribution
| 2007‑08 | 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government provided $0.2 million in 2007‑08 towards the cost of preparing a business case to determine Bendigo's suitability to host the Australian Military Mobility Centre. The Centre would be a cooperative research facility involving State, Federal and local governments, military, defence manufacturers and universities. It would be designed to coordinate research and manufacturing for the armed forces in the field of military mobility.
The cost of this measure was met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Defence.
This measure delivers on the Government's election commitment.
Defence Funding — continuation of three per cent real growth
| 2007‑08 | 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
| Related capital ($m) | |||||
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government will extend its commitment to growing the underlying Defence funding base on average by 3 per cent per annum in real terms beyond 2015‑16 to 2017‑18, at an estimated cost of $2.8 billion (including $0.3 billion in capital funding) over the two years 2016‑17 and 2017‑18. The funding will be applied across the Defence organisation, including the acquisition and sustainment of military capability and personnel expenses.
This commitment will provide greater certainty for Defence planning and will underpin the implementation of the Defence White Paper.
Growth rates in total defence funding vary between years due to slippage in acquisitions and other factors. However, average real growth over the forward estimates is expected to be 4.0 per cent per annum as the White Paper is implemented.
This measure delivers on and extends the Government's election commitment.
Kings Highway — upgrade
| 2007‑08 | 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $23.3 million in 2008‑09 to upgrade the Kings Highway between Queanbeyan and Bungendore. The Kings Highway is the main link to the new Defence Headquarters Joint Operations Command. The upgrade will improve road safety for local communities and reduce the impact of the new establishment on traffic volumes.
The cost of this measure will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Defence.
This measure delivers on the Government's election commitment.
Special Air Services Resources Trust — contribution
| 2007‑08 | 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | 10.0 | - | - | - | - |
The Government provided $10.0 million in 2007‑08 to the Special Air Services Resources Trust to provide funding for education, medical and dental services for the children of Special Air Services personnel killed or seriously injured in the course of their duties.
This measure delivers on the Government's election commitment.
Widows' Pension — backdating
| 2007‑08 | 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | 0.6 | - | - | - | - |
The Government has provided $0.6 million in 2007‑08 to backdate to 1 July 2003 the payment of a Widows' Benefit where Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits pensioners commenced a marital relationship after 60, but died within five years of the relationship commencing.
The cost of this measure was funded from the special appropriation enabled by the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Act 1973.
This measure delivers on the Government's election commitment.
Other measures
Afghanistan — continued funding for Australian Defence Force deployments
| 2007‑08 | 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | 50.2 | 2.9 | - |
| Related revenue ($m) | |||||
| Australian Taxation Office | - | -10.1 | -1.6 | - | - |
The Government will provide $428.7 million over three years (including $375.6 million in 2008‑09) for the net additional costs of extending Operation SLIPPER, Australia's military contribution to international stabilisation and reconstruction operations in Afghanistan, until June 2009.
This measure is also expected to lead to a reduction in revenue of $11.7 million over two years as Australian Defence Force personnel are taxed concessionally on their base pay and allowances while on deployment.
The 2008‑09 cost of the measure will be funded from the operations reserve established to fund overseas operations in 2008‑09.
See also related measure titled Establishment of 2008‑09 Defence operation reserve to fund overseas operations in the Defence portfolio.
Australian Defence Force — improvements to Sea King helicopter safety
| 2007‑08 | 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $11.0 million over four years from 2008‑09 to complete implementation of the recommendations of the Sea King Helicopter Board of Inquiry. The funding will be used to fit crash‑resistant seating to the Sea King fleet and to provide additional ongoing personnel to enhance the governance framework for maintenance of the Sea King and its successor.
The cost of this measure will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Defence.
Australia‑United States Defence Trade Cooperation Treaty — implementation
| 2007‑08 | 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $102.0 million over four years from 2008‑09 for activities relating to the security and regulatory provisions flowing from the Australia‑United States Defence Trade Cooperation Treaty. This includes the expansion of the Defence Industry Security Program and Defence export control arrangements, and enhancements to the Department of Defence's electronic vetting systems.
The cost of this measure will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Defence.
Establishment of 2008‑09 Defence operations reserve to fund overseas operations
| 2007‑08 | 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | -304.6 | - | - | - |
| Related capital ($m) | |||||
| Department of Defence | - | -62.6 | - | - | - |
The Government has established a $1.0 billion operations reserve to fund major overseas operations in 2008‑09. The reserve will comprise $210.0 million of internal Defence savings and a further $826.0 million from ongoing funding for Defence, including from the strong non‑farm GDP deflator indexation received by Defence in 2008‑09, with identified savings of $367.3 million returned to the budget.
The reserve will fully fund the currently approved cost in 2008‑09 of overseas operations in Afghanistan, Timor‑Leste, Iraq and the Solomon Islands.
Defence operations will continue to be funded on a 'no win, no loss' basis. Therefore, additional funding will be made available if the actual costs of these operations are higher than expected.
See also the related expense measures titled Afghanistan — continued funding for Australian Defence Force deployments; Timor‑Leste — continued funding to help restore peace and stability; Iraq — continued funding for stabilisation and reconstruction activities; and Solomon Islands — continued presence by the Australian Defence Force in the Defence portfolio.
HMAS Adelaide — gifting
| 2007‑08 | 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $3.0 million in 2008‑09 for the gifting of the Royal Australian Navy Frigate HMAS Adelaide to the New South Wales Government. The funding will be used to prepare the ship for sinking for use as a dive wreck.
The cost of this measure will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Defence.
Illegal Foreign Fishing — intelligence support
| 2007‑08 | 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
| Office of National Assessments | - | -0.1 | -0.1 | -0.1 | -0.1 |
| Australian Customs Service | - | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.3 |
| Australian Secret Intelligence Service | - | -0.4 | -0.4 | -0.4 | -0.4 |
| Total | - | -0.8 | -0.8 | -0.8 | -0.8 |
The Government will provide $8.4 million over four years to continue intelligence support to Australia's response and law enforcement operations in the Southern Ocean. This funding will assist in protecting Australia's sovereign rights over our Exclusive Economic Zone, help ensure a sustainable fishery, and uphold the integrity of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources.
The cost of this measure will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Defence, the Office of National Assessments, the Australian Secret Intelligence Service and the Australian Customs Service.
This measure will provide savings of $3.3 million over four years and delivers on the Government's commitment to responsible economic management.
Iraq — continued funding for stabilisation and reconstruction activities
| 2007‑08 | 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | 23.6 | - | - |
| Related revenue ($m) | |||||
| Australian Taxation Office | - | -9.3 | -1.1 | - | - |
| Related capital ($m) | |||||
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $155.4 million over two years (including $131.8 million in 2008‑09, of which $8.8 million is for capital equipment) for the net additional costs of extending Operation CATALYST, Australia's military contribution to stabilisation efforts in Iraq, until December 2008. The Government has committed to drawing down Australia's military presence in Iraq.
This measure is also expected to lead to a reduction in revenue of $10.4 million over two years as Australian Defence Force personnel are taxed concessionally on their base pay and allowances while on deployment.
The 2008‑09 cost of the measure will be funded from the operations reserve established to fund overseas operations in 2008‑09.
See also the related measure titled Establishment of 2008‑09 Defence operations reserve to fund overseas operations in the Defence portfolio.
National Security — enhanced counter‑terrorism support
| 2007‑08 | 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $58.0 million over four years from 2008‑09 to maintain Australia's counter‑terrorism capabilities and protect against possible threats to Australia's national security. This funding will allow the Department of Defence to maintain its capacity to provide analysis and assessment of high priority potential threats.
The cost of this measure will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Defence.
National Security — improved Defence intelligence capability
| 2007‑08 | 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
| Related capital ($m) | |||||
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $23.8 million over four years from 2008‑09 to enhance the Department of Defence's capability to meet high priority intelligence requirements. This measure includes $4.6 million in capital funding for infrastructure and equipment costs.
The cost of this measure will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Defence.
National Security — National Threat Assessment Centre
| 2007‑08 | 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $2.4 million over four years from 2008‑09 to maintain the Department of Defence's contribution to the National Threat Assessment Centre. The Centre strengthens Australia's counter‑terrorism capabilities by consolidating several agencies' threat assessment efforts into a single, dedicated unit based in the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation.
The cost of this measure will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Defence.
Operations CATALYST and SLIPPER — enhanced force protection electronic counter measures
| 2007‑08 | 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $72.4 million over two years from 2007‑08 for enhancements to force protection electronic counter measures equipment for use by Australian Defence Force personnel deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The cost of this measure will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Defence.
Solomon Islands — continued presence by the Australian Defence Force
| 2007‑08 | 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $14.1 million in 2008‑09 for the net additional costs of extending Operation ANODE, Australia's military contribution to the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands, until June 2009.
The 2008‑09 cost of the measure will be funded from the operations reserve established to fund overseas operations in 2008‑09.
See also the related measure titled Establishment of 2008‑09 Defence operations reserve to fund overseas operations in the Defence portfolio.
Timor‑Leste — continued funding to help restore peace and stability
| 2007‑08 | 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | - | - | 18.7 | - | - |
| Related revenue ($m) | |||||
| Australian Taxation Office | - | -13.1 | -1.7 | - | - |
The Government will provide $165.9 million over two years (including $147.2 million in 2008‑09) for the net additional costs of extending Operation ASTUTE, Australia's military contribution to restoring peace and stability in Timor‑Leste, until June 2009.
This measure is also expected to lead to a reduction in revenue of $14.8 million over two years as Australian Defence Force personnel are taxed concessionally on their base pay and allowances while on deployment.
The 2008‑09 cost of the measure will be funded from the operations reserve established to fund overseas operations in 2008‑09.
See also the related measure titled Establishment of 2008‑09 Defence operations reserve to fund overseas operations in the Defence portfolio.
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