Governance Characteristics
Annual Report Requirements
Corporate Plan Requirements
Current Budget Characteristics
Outcome #1: Improved infrastructure across Australia through investment in and coordination of transport and other infrastructure.
| # | Program | Body | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Program 1.1 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | The infrastructure investment program supports economic growth, makes travel safer, increases transport access and supports regional development. It increases the efficiency, productivity, sustainability and safety of Australia's land transport infrastructure through programs and policy to improve connectivity for communities and freight |
| 1.2 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Program 1.2 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts |
| # | Program | Body | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Director of National Parks Program 1.1 | Director of National Parks | The Director of National Parks is working with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts to secure the future of Jabiru by supporting the township's transition from a reliance on mining to a tourism-based economy that leverages its proximity to the Kakadu National Park. Funding of $70 million for roads within Kakadu National Park under the Infrastructure Investment Program will complement an investment of more than $100 million by the Australian Government to improve tourism infrastructure across the park and to bolster the local economy and support Indigenous businesses and employment. The Treasury |
Outcome #2: An efficient, sustainable, competitive, safe and secure transport system for all transport users through regulation, financial assistance and safety investigations.
| # | Program | Body | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Program 2.1 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | The surface transport program supports economic growth, makes travel safer and increases transport access through delivering programs, policies and regulation for efficient, sustainable, safer and better-connected road, rail and maritime sectors |
| 2.2 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Program 2.2 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | The road safety program makes travel safer through coordinating a national strategic approach to improving road safety and working to make vehicles safer for all road users |
| 2.3 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Program 2.3 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | The air transport program facilitates investment in aviation infrastructure, ensures the aviation industry operates within a clear and robust regulatory framework, and ensures Australian businesses and consumers have access to competitive international and domestic air services, and access to regional and remote areas |
| 2.4 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Program 2.4 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts |
| # | Program | Body | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Australian Trade and Investment Commission Program 1.2 | Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) | The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts works closely with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) to support tourism demand-driving infrastructure in Australia's regions through regional grants programs. |
| 1.1 | Services Australia Program 1.1 - Services to the Community - Social Security and Welfare | Services Australia | The above linkage relates to payments made by Services Australia on behalf of the Department for the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme and the Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme. |
Outcome #3: Strengthening the sustainability, capacity and diversity of Australia's cities and regions including northern Australia, including through facilitating local partnerships between all levels of government and local communities; through investment in infrastructure and measures that stimulate economic growth; and providing grants and financial assistance
| # | Program | Body | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Program 3.1 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | Regional Development The regional development program supports regional development and local communities through regionally focused stakeholder consultation and engagement, research, policy development and program delivery activities to create jobs, drive regional economic growth and build stronger regional communities |
| 3.2 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Program 3.2 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | The local government program supports regional development and local communities through delivery of policy advice to the Australian Government and financial assistance to local governments to strengthen local government capacity and better support local communities. |
| 3.3 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Program 3.3 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | The cities program supports the development of more liveable and productive cities through programs and policies that support jobs and economic growth, manage population pressures and reduce congestion. |
| 3.4 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Program 3.4 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | Our North, Our Future: 2021-2026 - Targeted Growth is the Government's next five-year strategic plan for developing Northern Australia. From 2021-2026 the Government will invest in transformational and enabling projects through a whole-of-government approach, in partnership with state and territory governments |
| 3.5 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Program 3.5 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts |
| # | Program | Body | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.11 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Program 1.11 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | The above linkage relates to work undertaken by the Regional Investment Corporation to support state and territory investment in water infrastructure that will provide secure and affordable water to support the growth of regional economies. |
| 1.1 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.1 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts supports environmental, climate change and recyclables market initiatives through the delivery of commitments under City and Regional Deals. |
| 2.6 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 2.6 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts supports environmental, climate change and recyclables market initiatives through the delivery of commitments under City and Regional Deals. |
| 2.3 | Department of Education Program 2.3 | Department of Education | The Department of Education is funding the construction of a new university campus in Launceston, the centrepiece of the Launceston City Deal. The Treasury |
Outcome #4: Good governance and service delivery in the Australian territories including through the maintenance and improvement of the laws and services for non-self-governing territories, and the overarching legislative framework for self-governing territories
| # | Program | Body | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Program 4.1 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | Services to Territories The services to territories program provides good governance and service delivery in the Australian territories, including through the maintenance and improvement of the laws and services for non-self-governing territories, and the overarching legislative framework for self-governing territories |
| 4.2 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Program 4.2 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts |
Outcome #5: Promote an innovative and competitive communications sector, through policy development, advice and program delivery, so all Australians can realise the full potential of digital technologies and communications services.
| # | Program | Body | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Program 5.1 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | To provide an environment in which all Australians can access and benefit from digital technologies and communications services, supporting inclusiveness and sustainable economic growth. |
| 5.25 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Program 5.2 Program Support for Outcome 5 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts |
| # | Program | Body | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Australian Communications and Media Authority Program 1.1 | Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) | As the regulator of the media and communications sector, the ACMA is responsible for enforcing compliance with the Universal Service Obligation (USO) and emergency call services requirements under the Telecommunications (Industry Levy) Act 2012, recouping costs of the Consumer Representation Grants Program allocated to the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) under section 593 of the Telecommunications Act 1997 and costs related to the management of Australia's membership and engagement with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), from licence carriers under the Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) Act 1997. The ACMA is also responsible for administering the Regional Broadband Scheme under the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999. The Treasury |
| 1.2 | Australian Communications and Media Authority Program 1.2 | Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) | As the regulator of the media and communications sector, the ACMA is responsible for enforcing compliance with the Universal Service Obligation (USO) and emergency call services requirements under the Telecommunications (Industry Levy) Act 2012, recouping costs of the Consumer Representation Grants Program allocated to the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) under section 593 of the Telecommunications Act 1997 and costs related to the management of Australia's membership and engagement with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), from licence carriers under the Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) Act 1997. The ACMA is also responsible for administering the Regional Broadband Scheme under the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999. The Treasury |
Outcome #6: Participation in, and access to, Australia's arts and culture through developing and supporting cultural expression.
| # | Program | Body | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Program 6.1 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | To provide an environment in which all Australians can access and benefit from creative experiences and culture, supporting inclusiveness and growth in Australia's creative sector, and protecting and promoting Australian content and culture |
| 6.26 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Program 6.2 Program Support for Outcome 6 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts |