Public understanding in Australia and overseas of Australia’s foreign and trade policy and a positive image of Australia internationally
OUTPUT 3.1
Public information services and public diplomacy
- EFFECTIVENESS
- Public information and media services on Australia’s foreign and trade policy
- Projecting a positive image of Australia internationally
- Freedom of Information and archival research and clearance
- QUALITY AND QUANTITY
- ADMINISTERED ITEMS
 Deputy Director of the department’s Tasmanian State Office, Martin Randle, promoted exports at AGFEST, Tasmania’s largest agricultural show, in May 2003. |
 Australian Ambassador to Thailand, Miles Kupa, hosted a reception for the premiere of the film, Lantana, to mark the start of the 2nd Australian Film Festival in Thailand in May 2003. The festival was organised in cooperation with EGV Entertainment Plc and FM 107 Right Radio. From left, Mr Jackie Russell, Program Director of FM 107 Right Radio, Ms Zuly Chudori, Ambassador Kupa, Mr Wichai Poolwaraluk, Executive President of EGV Entertainment Plc and Mr Sophat Sithisomwong, Chief Marketing Officer of EGV Entertainment Plc. |
 Australian Consul-General to Los Angeles the Hon. John Olsen, addressed the Anzac Day commemorative service held in Los Angeles in April 2003. |
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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR OUTCOME 3
Effectiveness indicators—overall achievement of the outcome
Indicators to assist in assessing the success of the department's contribution to the achievement of this outcome are:
- Australians provided with comprehensive, relevant, up-to-date information on Australia's foreign and trade policy
- Effective promotion of accurate and positive perceptions of Australia overseas
| Public understanding in Australia and overseas of Australia's foreign and trade policy and a positive image of Australia internationally. | ||||
| Budget* 2002–2003 ($'000) |
Actual expenses 2002–2003 ($'000) |
Variation (expenses less budget) ($'000) |
Budget** 2003–2004 ($'000) |
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| Administered expenses | ||||
| Australian Television Service to the Asia-Pacific region | 17 506 | 17 370 | (136) | 17 962 |
| Grants and contributions | 3 541 | 3 766 | 225 | 3 541 |
| Total administered expenses | 21 047 | 21 136 | 89 | 21 503 |
| Price of departmental outputs and public diplomacy | 62 617 | 62 618 | 1 | 63 307 |
| Revenue from government (appropriation) for departmental outputs | 62 617 | 62 618 | 1 | 63 307 |
| Revenue from other sources | 1 827 | 2 049 | 222 | 1 892 |
| Total price of departmental outputs | 64 444 | 64 667 | 223 | 65 199 |
| Total resourcing for Outcome 3 (Price of departmental outputs plus administered expenses) |
85 491 | 85 803 | 312 | 86 702 |
| * Full-year budget, including additional estimates. ** Budget prior to additional estimates. |
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| 2002–2003 Budget |
2002–2003 (Actual) |
2003–2004 (Estimate) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Average staffing level (number) * | 287 | 291 | 284 |
| *Includes overseas locally engaged staff. | |||
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