International Relations Grants Program
Quality indicator
- Grants administered in accordance with Government guidelines on the administration of the Discretionary Grants Program
Quantity indicator
- Number of grants
Grants were administered in accordance with Government guidelines on the administration of the Discretionary Grants Program. See Appendix 10 for details of the discretionary grants programs administered by the department.
Quantity information
The department administered 174 grants in 2006–07.
ABC Asia Pacific (ABCAP) television service
Quality indicator
- Australia Network to meet its contractual obligations with the department in regard to the quality, coverage and management of the Asia-Pacific television service
Quantity indicator
- Performance of the television service measured by tests and assessments prescribed in the contract
Australia Network is meeting key performance indicators for programming and distribution arrangements.
Quantity information
Australia Network is reaching over 40 countries, and has rebroadcasting arrangements with 450 rebroadcasters throughout the Asia-Pacific region. It is generally ranking in the top 25 to 30 channels in surveyed cities and has experienced positive growth in the Indian market since full-time distribution commenced in September 2006. Three separate signals are being transmitted to accommodate viewers in different time zones.