Outcomes and performance information

2.1 Outcomes and performance information

Government outcomes are the intended results, impacts or consequences of actions by the Government on the Australian community. Agencies deliver programs which are the Government actions taken to deliver the stated outcomes. Agencies are required to identify the programs which contribute to Government outcomes over the Budget and forward years.

Each outcome is described below together with its related programs, specifying the performance indicators and targets used to assess and monitor the performance of the department in achieving government outcomes.

Outcome 1: More sustainable, productive, internationally competitive and profitable Australian agricultural, food and fibre industries through policies and initiatives that promote better resource management practices, innovation, self-reliance and improved access to international markets.

Outcome 1 Strategy

Contributions to achieving this outcome during 2009–10 will include:

  • reacting positively to the demands of the changing physical, social and economic environment that confront the portfolio industries during periods of uncertainty
  • undertaking and promoting resource management practices that strengthen national capacity for the sustainable use of Australia’s natural assets in a changing climate and the effects of a long term drought
  • developing and implementing policies and programs to encourage productive, innovative and competitive portfolio industries
  • assisting Australia’s forests, fishing, horticulture, fibre, grains, dairy, meat and livestock industries to be more sustainable, competitive and profitable by maintaining and improving international market access
  • undertaking specific sector focused activities to remove international trade distortions, facilitate technical assistance and agriculture cooperation and assist in the development of international standards for trade
  • provide resource and analytical tools that improve the quality of decision making by government and industry for the betterment of the national economy.

Outcome 1 Budgeted Expenses and Resources

Table 2.1 provides an overview of the total expenses for outcome 1 by program.

Table 2.1: Budgeted Expenses and Resources for Outcome 1

Table 2.1: Budgeted Expenses and Resources for Outcome 1 (continued)

Table 2.1: Budgeted Expenses and Resources for Outcome 1 (continued)

Table 2.1: Budgeted Expenses and Resources for Outcome 1 (continued)

Table 2.1: Budgeted Expenses and Resources for Outcome 1 (continued)

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