Chart 3; Relationship between outputs and programmes for Outcome 1

Output Group 1.1 Infrastructure funding for the school system is related to, Sub-programme 1.1 General assistance.

Output Group 1.2 Assistance for school students with special needs is related to, Sub-programme 1.2 Targeted assistance, Sub-programme 5.1 (ABSTUDY Secondary), Sub-programme 5.2 (Assistance for isolated children), Sub-programme 5.3 (ABSTUDY supplement Loans Scheme), Sub-programme 3.1 Industry training support, Sub-programme 3.2 National vocational education and training system.

Output Group 1.3 Enhance the quality of teaching and learning is related to, Output Group 1.3 Enhance the quality of teaching and learning, Sub-programme 1.2 Targeted assistance, Sub-programme 3.1 Industry training support, Sub-programme 3.2 National vocational education and training system.

Chart 4. Relationship between outputs and programmes for Outcome 2

Output Group 2.1 Infrastructure funding for the post-compulsory education system is related to, Sub-programme 1.2 Targeted assistance, Sub-programme 2.1 Higher education system, Sub-programme 3.1 Industry training support, Sub-programme 3.2 National vocational education and training system, Sub-programme 5.1 (ABSTUDY tertiary).

Output Group 2.2 Apprenticeships and traineeships is related to, Sub-programme 3.1 Industry training support.

Output Group 2.3 Skill development and transition support is related to, Sub-programme 3.1 Industry training support, Programme 6 Youth policy and support.

Output Group 2.4 Opportunities for the active engagement of young people with community activities is related to, Programme 6 Youth policy and support.

Chart 5. Relationship between outputs and programmes for Outcome 3

Output Group 3.1 Funding higher education, research and training is related to, Sub-programme 2.2 Targeted research.

Output Group 3.2 Funding higher education research activities is related to, Sub-programme 2.2 Targeted research.

Output Group 3.3 Internationalisation of Australian education and training is related to, Sub-programme 4.1 International participation, Sub-programme 4.2 Recognition of overseas skills.

Overseas Student Numbers in Onshore and Offshore Australian Institutions: 1993 -1999

 

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

Offshore

6,020

7,969

9,843

9,996

14,036

19,794

26,643

Onshore

80,521

92,717

110,158

133,733

137,123

127,342

131,191

Total

86,541

100,686

120,001

143,729

151,159

147,136

157,834

Chart 8 The Department’s Business Planning Framework

The Department's business planning framework has three main elements:

The Divisional Business Plans form the core of the planning framework. The development of these plans takes into account the Department's issues for the next two to three years and the Department's strategic priorities. The Department's strategic priorities are identified by the Minister and published in the corporate plan.

The Divisional Business Plans provide the high level and more strategic focus for the Department's business. They provide the framework to deliver the Outcomes defined in the Portfolio Budget Statements and are developed in discussion with the Executive of the Department. Below them there are the more operational and detailed plans prepared by branches and sections. Individual performance agreements and performance management underpin the operational plans.

Other corporate plans such as workforce planning and risk management planning feed into divisional, branch and section plans.

Business partnership arrangements for the delivery of services are made between National Office and State Offices and between the Department and Centrelink. These arrangements are also linked to both Divisional and operational plans.

The relationship between each of these elements is in two directions. For example, Divisional business plans feed down to operational plans which in turn feed back up to the more strategic, divisional level.

Reporting and accountability differs between levels of planning. At the highest level, the Department is accountable through the Executive to the Minister and Parliament. Divisions report quarterly to the Corporate Leadership Group on their achievement of the Outcomes published in the Portfolio Budget Statement. They also report annually in the Department's Annual Report.

Business partnerships are monitored and reported on within the Department and ultimately in the Outcomes reports. Branches and sections report within their Divisions and performance agreements are reviewed at least every 6 months.

Letter of Transmission

The Hon David Kemp MP
Minister for Education, Training and Youth Affairs
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Dear Minister

I have pleasure in presenting the annual report of the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs for the year ended 30 June 2000.

The report has been prepared in accordance with the Public Service Act 1999 s. 63. It includes information required under the Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991 s.74, the Freedom of Information Act 1982 s.8 and the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 s.311(A).

Yours sincerely
S T Sedgwick