OUTPUT 3.1
Public information services and public diplomacy

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Australian High Commissioner to India, Penny Wensley, visited a rehabilitation centre in Kolkata, which received funding under the department’s direct aid program. Photo: Mr P.N. Srivastava.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Alexander Downer, and Minister for Trade, Mr Mark Vaile, launched the design for the Australian pavilion at the 2005 World Expo, Aichi, Japan, in Canberra in February 2004. Also pictured are Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Trade, Mrs De-Anne Kelly, Japanese Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Mr Kenzo Oshima and Mrs Kazuko Oshima. Photo: AUSPIC/David Foote.

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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.

TABLE 12. FINANCIAL AND STAFFING RESOURCES SUMMARY FOR OUTCOME 3
Public understanding in Australia and overseas of Australia's foreign and trade policy and a positive image of Australia internationally
	Budget* 2003–2004 ($'000)	Revenue from other sources	Actual 2003–2004 ($'000)	Variation (actual less budget) ($'000)	Budget** 2004–2005 ($'000)
Administered expenses
Grants and contributions	21 485	0	21 396	(89)	21 899
Australia's participation at 2005 World Expo in Aichi, Japan*	1 741	383	2 124	0	26 722
Total administered expenses	23 226	383	23 520	(89)	48 621
Price of departmental outputs
Output 3.1—Public information services and public diplomacy	49 777	0	56 499	6 722	48 969
Appropriation from government for departmental outputs	49 777	0	56 499	6 722	48 969
Revenue from other sources	567	0	2 023	1 456	698
Total price of departmental outputs	50 344	0	58 522	8 178	49 667
Total resourcing for Outcome 3 (Price of departmental outputs plus administered expenses)	73 570	383	82 042	8 089	98 288

* Full-year budget, including additional estimates

** Budget prior to additional estimates

	2003–2004 Budget	2003–2004 (Actual)	2004–2005 (Estimate)
Average staffing level (number)*	224	223	222

* Includes overseas locally engaged staff

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Outcome 3

Public understanding in Australia and overseas of Australia's foreign and trade policy and a positive image of Australia internationally

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR OUTCOME 3

Effectiveness indicators—overall achievement of the outcome