Transcript budget summary

Key Aggregates

1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99
$m
$m
$m
$m
The Budget forecasts an underlying $5 million
surplus in 1996-97 (actual surplus of $145
million), a $155 million surplus in 1997-98 and a
$167 million surplus in 1998-99 (excluding
abnormal items).
Curre nt
O utl ays
Re c e i pts
18, 579
20, 503
19, 246
21, 490
19, 618
21, 919
20, 276
22, 604
Sur pl us
1, 925
2, 243
2, 301
2, 328
Capi t al
O utl ays
Re c e i pts
1, 262
862
3, 035
937
3, 331
1, 185
3, 140
980

No new taxes or tax increases in the Budget.
(De fi c i t)
(400)
(2, 098)
(2, 145)
(2, 161)

The Budget abolishes tax on loan refinancing.

Current outlays will increase by 3.6% in
1996-97. This reflects Government initiatives in
the key areas of health, education, social and
community services, police, crime prevention
and public safety and the environment.

Over the 3 year period to 1998-99 current
outlays will increase by 1.4% in real terms.

Unfunded superannuation liabilities for the
Budget Sector will decline by about $2.5 billion
in real terms by June 2006.

Budget Sector net debt as a percentage of GSP is
projected to decline from a high of 10.1 per cent
in June 1994 to 6.7 per cent in June 1999.
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TO TAL
SURP LUS/ (DEF ICIT)
Ac tual
Unde r l yi ng
1, 524
(282)
145
155
167
5
155
167
“For the first time in eight years NSW will
pay its way.”
These results meet the Government’s
commitment in its June 1995 Financial
Statement, achieving a sustainable Budget
surplus by 1997-98.
Trends in Budget Aggregates

Budget Sector Financial Results
1988-89 to 1998-99
This Budget consolidates the Government’s
strategy for achieving sustainable Budget
surpluses.
$m
(1,600)
Underlying Result
GFS Result
.
(1,200)

This is the first Budget since 1988-89 to result in
a surplus on an “underlying” basis, i.e. after
excluding the impact of equity restructure
payments from Non Budget Sector agencies and
sale of Government businesses such as the GIO
and the State Bank.

The last underlying surplus in 1988-89 was
driven by revenue from the booming property
market rather than any long term financial
strategy.

The Budget thereafter rapidly deteriorated, with
the deficit peaking at $1,273 million in 1991-92,
reflecting the impact of the economic recession,
as well as growth in outlays.
Deficit
(800)
(400)
(0)
(-400)
(-800)
(-1,200)
Surplus
(-1,600)
(-2,000)
88-89 89-90 90-91 91-92 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99
Budget Receipts
Payments in real terms, 1996-97 base; annual % change
$b
24
% of GSP
Amount
% of Gross State Product (GSP)
3%
-1%
20
0%
4%
7%
21
3%
16
4%
1%
18
12
15
8
12
4
90-91
91-92
92-93
93-94
94-95
95-96
96-97
97-98
98-99
Trends in Budget Aggregates (cont)

The deficit has trended down since 1991-92,
mainly due to improved revenues, including a
large increase in contributions from Government
Trading Enterprises.
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Reflecting continuing control on outlays and
steady revenues, the surplus is projected to
increase in the forward years to around $150
million a year.

Excluding special factors, Budget Sector capital
outlays will increase by 1.5% in real terms in
1996-97.
Budget Sector Current Outlays
Real Terms, 1996-97 base; percentage change on
previous year and percent of Gross State Product
$b
21
% of GSP
Amount
% of Gross State Product (GSP)
4%
2%
2%
-1%
15
1%
3%
4%
1%
12
17
9
13
6
9
90-91 91-92 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99
Budget Sector Capital Outlays (a)
Real Terms, 1996-97 base; percentage change on
previous year and percent of Gross State Product
$m
4,000
% of GSP
Amount
% of Gross State Product (GSP)
16%
11%
14%
3,000
2%
4
2%
-8%
3
-13%
-7%
2
2,000
1
1,000
0
0
90-91 91-92 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99
(a) Excludes revenue offsets from the sale of business assets and equity restructure payments
Major Spending Initiatives
Police, Crime Prevention and Public Safety
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Additional funding for an enhanced schools’
technology program, bringing the cost over four
years to $177 million.
An additional 100 police officers as part of
the Government's commitment to provide
an extra 650 police.

Upgrade of police weapons over the next
five years - total cost $11.2 million.
Health
40 major new capital developments at TAFE
facilities across the State.
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$7.1 million to allow the Bush Fire Services
to acquire an additional 110 tankers for
various local government areas.
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A record allocation of $14.6 million this year
specifically for services to improve Aboriginal
health.
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New Juvenile Justice centres at Dubbo and
northern NSW at a total cost of $23.7
million.
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A further $15 million for rural health services.
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$10 million for mental health to ensure services
meet the needs of especially disadvantaged
people.
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$477 million on capital works including major
new works in the Central Sydney Area Health
Service, the redevelopment of hospitals at Taree,
Broken Hill and Coffs Harbour, the upgrade of
Blue Mountains Hospital and the refurbishment
of Calvary Hospital.
Education
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An additional 126 teaching positions in
schools. This brings to 464 the total
additional teaching positions provided by
the Government.
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35 new school education capital works
projects around NSW, including five new
schools and major upgrades to 12 schools.
Major Spending Initiatives (cont)
Social and Community Services
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$13 million for a three year program to
prevent child abuse.
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$4 million in 1996-97 for an additional 45
child protection field staff and 51 new
district officers in the Department of
Community Services.
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$22.5 million to promote sustainable agriculture
and arrest environmental degradation in
irrigation areas.
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$30 million over three years ($5 million in
1996-97) to the Heritage Conservation Fund to
maintain and conserve heritage assets.
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$4 million for the Willandra Lakes package
of socio-economic measures to address impact of
World Heritage listing on land use, funded dollar
for dollar with the Commonwealth.
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$3.2 million to increase allowances for foster
carers.
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$2 million for families in crisis.
Recreation and Culture
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$5.5 million to improve services to children
with a disability, including $2 million for
respite care centres and therapy equipment.
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$240 million for the Home and Community
Care program to assist the frail aged and
people with disabilities.
$442 million in 1996-97 for Olympic and
Paralympic projects, including Government
contribution to the Olympic Stadium, rail link
and other facilities and venues.
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$14 million for two new urban parks in Western
Sydney.
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$3 million for the NSW Institute of Sport for its
first full year of operation.
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$1.1 million for increased support for cultural,
literary, musical, dramatic and artistic activities.
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Continuation of the $50 million 4 year program
for new national parks.
Housing, Water and Sewerage and the
Environment
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$31 million over the next two years ($13
million in 1996-97) to improve management
of waste by the Environment Protection
Authority.
Major Spending Initiatives (cont)
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
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$66 million this year to help restructure the
NSW timber industry, part of a $120 million
package over five years funded dollar for
dollar with the Commonwealth.
Transport and Communication
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$145 million a year for roads in the West and
South West of Sydney.
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Around $220 million per annum over 10 years
for the Pacific Highway comprising -
$47 million over three years ($14.1 million in
1996-97) for additional hardwood
plantations.
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$17.1 million for the State’s share of the
Murray Darling Basin Agreement.
$2.5 million for nine Agricultural Centres of
Excellence and upgrade of key research
facilities.
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$5.5 million for additional extension and
technical specialists and other agricultural
initiatives.
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Mining, Energy and Construction
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$65 million over three years ($17 million in
1996-97) for the Sustainable Energy
Development Authority to cut greenhouse
gas emissions through the development,
promotion and use of sustainable energy
technology.
$120 million from the Pacific Highway
Reconstruction Agreement, funded jointly
by the State and the Commonwealth
Governments on a dollar for dollar basis.
$7.6 million per annum for 
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$100 million for State funded projects;
Additional off-peak rail services;
New cross regional services on the Harris
Park/Merrylands “Y-link” rail connection
for Western Sydney;
Improved station security, particularly for
night travellers.
Budget Receipts
Figure 1.3
Taxes, Fees and Fines

From 1 July 1996, genuine refinancing
transactions will be exempted from Loan
Security Duty to promote competition between
lenders and a better deal for borrowers.
Estimated loss in revenue is $20 million a year.
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Following consultation with the finance industry,
Hiring Arrangements Duty will be levied on a
broader base from 1 October 1996 and the rate
of tax halved to ensure the effect will be revenue
neutral.
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Budget Sector receipts are projected to increase
by 5.0% in 1996-97 but fall as a percentage of
GSP, from 12.8% to 11.9% in real terms over the
period 1995-96 to 1998-99.

Receipts from taxes, fees and fines are projected
to increase by 3.7% in 1996-97 (2% in real
terms).

Income from Non Budget Sector agencies will
increase by 11% in real terms in 1996-97, before
declining in the forward years as electricity
prices continue to fall.

Commonwealth general purpose grants will
increase by 2.6% in real terms in 1996-97 but
will continue to decline as a proportion of GSP.
Real terms, 1996-97 base; annual % change
$b
14
% of GSP
Amount
% of Gross State Product (GSP)
12
4%
10%
10
0%
4%
2%
2%
2%
12
10
3%
8
3%
6
8
4
6
2
4
89-90 90-91 91-92 92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99
Income from Non Budget Sector Agencies
Real terms, 1996-97 base; annual % change
$m
1,800
% of GSP
Amount
% of Gross State Product (GSP)
1.2
11%
9%
14%
1,200
1%
-21%
18%
0.8
-11%
19%
74%
0.4
600
0.0
0
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(a) Excludes equity restructures.
Commonwealth General Purpose Payments
Real terms, 1996-97 base; annual % change
$b
6,000
% of GSP
Amount
% of Gross State Product (GSP)
5,000
-3%
8%
-4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
1%
-1%
4,000
5
4
3
2
3,000
1
2,000
0
1,000
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Debt and Other Liabilities

General Government Debt Elimination Act,
proclaimed in February 1996, sets Government’s
debt and liability management strategies.

The long term target is to eliminate general
government net debt by the year 2020 through
achieving sustainable Budget surpluses.

Budget Sector net debt levels as a percentage of
GSP expected to decline from a high of 10.1% in
1994 to 6.7% in 1999.

Budget Sector to receive appropriate equity
restructure distributions from the electricity
industry and from other corporatised bodies.

Unfunded superannuation liabilities for the
Budget Sector will decline by about $2.5 billion
in real terms by June 2006.
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Projections indicate that the accrued
superannuation liability will be fully funded by
2020, while the past unfunded liability will be
eliminated by 2045.
Budget Sector Net Debt as Percentage of
Gross State Product
% of GSP
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
Budget Sector Unfunded Superannuation Liabilities
$b
20
% of GSP
Amount
10
% of GSP
8
16
6
12
4
8
2
4
0
0
1990-91
1992-93
1994-95
1996-97
1998-99
Interstate Comparisons
Net Debt (June 95)
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Queensland and New South Wales are the only
States with AAA credit ratings.
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After Queensland, NSW has the lowest net debt
of the Australian States.

As NSW is required to cross-subsidise smaller
States and Territories to the extent of $1.3 billion
a year, it is forced to rely more on its own source
revenue than other jurisdictions. Despite this, the
severity of NSW taxes relative to other States is
on average only 3.9% higher and has declined
marginally over time.

The cross-subsidy also severely constrains
NSW’s ability to increase expenditure and means
the Government has to contain its outlays.
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Public sector employment in NSW on a per
capita basis is lower than in all other States
except Victoria.
Percent of GSP
Per cent
40
30
20
10
0
-10
NSW
Vic
Qld
WA
SA
Tas
Total General Government Outlays 1995-96
Percent of GSP
Per cent
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
NSW
Vic
Qld
WA
SA
Tas
Index of Tax Severity 1994-95
Index
120
115
110
105
100
95
90
85
80
75
NSW
Vic
Qld
WA
SA
Tas
“New South Wales continues to be in a
strong financial position.”
Economic Overview
Employment
Actual
4

Economic growth in NSW is expected to be a
little under 3% in 1995-96.

National economic growth slowed to an
estimated 3.0% due to slower growth in private
consumption and business investment.

Forecasts for 1996-97 suggest only small changes
in economic growth rates from 1995-96 on a year
on year basis, but a pick up in economic activity
is expected over the course of the year, following
the relatively flat 6 month period ending June
1996.

The medium term outlook is for economic
growth rates in both Australia and NSW to
remain at a little over 3% in 1997-98 with a
slight acceleration to about 3.5% in 1998-99.

Employment in 1996-97 is forecast to grow by
1.3% in NSW and 1.5% for Australia.

A modest acceleration in world economic growth
is expected in 1996-97, with a slight improvement
in the US economy and recovery in Japan.
Forecast
2
0
-2
90-91
91-92
92-93
93-94
94-95
95-96
96-97
97-98
98-99
Consumer Price Index
6
Actual
Forecast
4
2
0
90-91
91-92
92-93
93-94
94-95
95-96
96-97
97-98
98-99
Gross Domestic Product
6
6
4
2
0
Actual
490-91
Forecast
92-93
94-95
96-97
98-99
2
0
-2
90-91
91-92
92-93
93-94
Australia
94-95
95-96
96-97
New South Wales
97-98
98-99
Key Economic Assumptions

Nationally, private consumption is expected
to grow at about 2.5%, while growth of
public expenditure is forecast to be less than
1%.

Following a year of relatively strong employment
growth in NSW, employment growth is expected
to be slightly below the national average in
1996-97.

Dwelling investment in Australia is forecast
to fall by 3% following an estimated 12.5%
drop in 1995-96, with a smaller decrease in
NSW.

Budget forecasts are sensitive to assumptions
about the outlook for the economy -
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
Growth of business investment is forecast to
rise both nationally and in NSW to slightly
over 8%.
Little or no change is expected in short term
interest rates during the course of 1996-97,
but long term rates are forecast to decline
marginally.

The headline rate of inflation is expected to
drop below 3.5% in 1996-97 from close to
4.5% the previous year, in line with the
upper limit of the Reserve Bank inflation
target.

Wages growth is projected to moderate,
increasing by about 4.5% in 1996-97. In
order to achieve consistency with inflation
targets, productivity increases will be
necessary.
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
a significant wage blow-out across the
economy could lead to a deterioration in
the Budget outcome of up to $300 million.
however, significantly stronger economic
growth than forecast could add up to $200
million to the Budget outcome.
A 1 per cent increase in public sector wages
would lead to a deterioration in the Budget
outcome of around $100 million.
Police, Crime Prevention and Public Safety
Law, Order and Public Safety

Total current payments in this area will be
$1,988 million in 1996-97 - up $60 million on last
year. The capital allocation is $187.1 million.

An additional 100 police officers as part of the
Government’s commitment to provide an extra
650 police.

Upgrading of existing police weapons over the
next five years - total cost $11.2 million.

The new $81.2 million Metropolitan Remand and
Reception Centre at Silverwater will be
completed by July 1997.

An additional $14.1 million for the NSW Fire
Brigades for fire fighting and prevention.

$7.1 million to allow the Bush Fire Services to
acquire an additional 110 tankers for various
councils.

Reduction in court backlogs through the
appointment of acting judges and other reforms.

New Juvenile Justice centres at Dubbo and
northern NSW - total cost $23.7 million.

$2.5 million for closed circuit television in
children’s courts.
Payments in real terms, 1996-97 base; annual % change
Current ($m)
2,500
Capital ($m)
Current
500
Capital
-6%
1.2%
4%
8%
2,000
400
5%
300
1,500
49%
1,000
-18%
-4%
-17.7%
200
-10%
100
500
0
0
91-92
92-93
93-94
94-95
95-96
96-97
Law, Order and Public Safety
Police Numbers; District Court Civil Pending Caseload
30
Caseload (000s)
Police Numbers (000s)
25
15
14
Police Numbers
20
13
15
12
Civil Court Pending
Caseload
10
11
5
10
Jun 91
Jun 92
Jun 93
Jun 94
Jun 95
June 96
“More money for extra police, a safer
community and a better deal for victims.”
Education
Education

Total current payments in this area will be
$5,317 million in 1996-97 - up $191 million on
last year. The capital allocation in this area will
be $305.5 million.

An additional 126 teaching positions in schools
for literacy, technology and small schools. This
brings to 464 the number of new teaching
positions provided by the Government.

35 new school education building projects
including five new schools and major upgrades
of 12 schools.

Additional funding for the schools technology
program, bringing its cost over four years to
$177 million.

40 new building projects at TAFE facilities
around NSW.
Payments in real terms, 1996-97 base; annual % change
Current ($m)
6,000
Capital ($m)
Current
Capital
4%
1%
5,000
900
1.8%
3%
3%
750
600
4,000
450
3,000
0%
3%
-5%
-12%
-4.2%
2,000
300
150
1,000
0
0
91-92
92-93
93-94
94-95
95-96
96-97
Education
Enrolments in Government Primary and Secondary Schools
450
Primary (000s)
Secondary (000s)
445
310
305
Primary
440
300
Secondary
435
295
430
290
92-93
93-94
94-95
95-96
96-97
“More teachers and better technology to help
prepare kids for the workplaces of the next
century.”
Health
Health

Total current payments in the health policy area
will be $4,937 million - up $52 million on last
year.

The Department of Health will receive $127
million more in recurrent Budget support than
was allocated in 1995-96. The Department’s
total expenditure will be $5,616 million,
comprising current payments of $5,139 million
and a capital budget of $477 million.

A record allocation of $14.6 million this year
specifically for services to improve Aboriginal
health.

A further $15 million for rural health services.

$10 million for mental health to ensure services
meet the needs of especially disadvantaged
people.
Payments in real terms, 1996-97 base; annual % change
Current ($m)
6,000
Current
5,000
Capital ($m)
900
Capital
4%
5%
4%
0%
-0.9%
750
600
4,000
5%
14%
-4.2%
450
19%
3,000
19%
300
2,000
150
1,000
0
0
91-92
92-93
93-94
94-95
95-96
96-97
Health
Public Hospital Admissions: Cost per Admission
1,500
Admissions (000s)
Cost per Admission ($)
1,400
4,700
4,500
Admissions
1,300
4,300
1,200
4,100
1,100
3,900
Cost per Admission
1,000
3,700
900
3,500
90-91
91-92
92-93
93-94
94-95
95-96
“Record expenditure of $5,616 million will
build more hospitals, improve Aboriginal and
mental health and provide a fairer share of
health resources, especially to the rural
community.”
Social and Community Services

Total current payments of $1,714 million in 199697 - $85 million more than 1995-96. The capital
allocation for this area will be $71.6 million.

$13 million for a three year program to prevent
child abuse (including $3.5 million classified to
Police, Crime Prevention and Public Safety).

$4 million in 1996-97 for an additional 45 child
protection field staff and 51 new district officers
in the Department of Community Services.

$3.2 million for increased allowances for foster
carers to help rectify the shortage of such carers
for adolescents.

$2 million for families in crisis.

$5.5 million to improve services to children with
a disability, including $2 million for respite
centres and therapy equipment.

$240 million for the Home and Community Care
program to assist frail aged and people with
disabilities.

$1 million for joint aged care policy initiatives
developed by the Minister for Aged Services and
the Minister for Health.
Social and Community Services
Payments in real terms, 1996-97 base; annual % change
Current ($m)
2,000
Capital ($m)
Current
200
Capital
3.2%
7%
9%
1,600
160
13%
6%
120
1,200
5%
32%
800
-29%
-3.1%
80
-5%
40
400
0
0
91-92
92-93
93-94
94-95
95-96
96-97
Social and Community Services
Notification of Abused or Neglected Children
Children in Substitute Care
35
Notification of Abused/Neglected Children (000s)
Substitute Care (000s)
7
Substitute Care
30
6.5
Notification of
Abused/Neglected Children
25
20
6
5.5
15
5
93-94
94-95
95-96
96-97
“This Budget reinforces the Government’s
commitment to assist the disadvantaged and
those at risk and to protect children from
abuse and sexual assault.”
Environment
Housing, Water and Sewerage and the
Environment

Total current payments in this area will be
$367.8 million in 1996-97 - up $32 million on last
year. The capital allocation in this area will be
$647.5 million.

$31 million over two years ($13 million in
1996-97) to improve management of waste by the
Environment Protection Authority.

$30 million over three years ($5 million in
1996-97) to the Heritage Conservation Fund
towards the maintenance and conservation of
heritage assets.

$22.5 million to promote sustainable agriculture
and arrest environmental degradation in
irrigation areas.

$5 million for Total Catchment Management to
help 43 Catchment Management Committees
and Trusts and some 900 groups.

$4 million for a package of socio-economic
measures to address the land use impact of
Willandra Lakes achieving World Heritage
listing (funded dollar for dollar with the
Commonwealth).
Payments in real terms, 1996-97 base; annual % change
Current ($m)
1,000
Capital ($m)
Current
1000
Capital
28%
800
800
-1%
-10%
-6.1%
1%
600
600
400
-22%
400
9.5%
10%
28%
14%
200
200
0
0
91-92
92-93
93-94
94-95
95-96
96-97
Environment
Kerbside Recycling Collections
Pollution Infringement Notices Issued
6,500
Notices (Number)
Recycling (kg/capita/pa)
Pollution Notices
Issued
6,000
66
62
Recycling
5,500
58
5,000
54
4,500
50
93-94
94-95
95-96
96-97
“This Government’s aim is to improve
environmental protection measures, including
efficient and equitable mechanisms to promote
reuse and recycling of waste.”
Recreation and Culture
Recreation and Culture

Total current payments in this area will be
$447.7 million in 1996-97 - up $36.8 million on
last year. The capital allocation in this area will
be $351.1 million.

$442 million in 1996-97 on Olympic and
Paralympic projects -
Payments in real terms, 1996-97 base; annual % change
Current ($m)
500
Capital ($m)
Current
Capital
600
6.9%
6%
14%
400
480
10%
4%
88.7%
300
37%
240
200
80%
360
13%
-30%

120
100
0
0
91-92
92-93
93-94
94-95
95-96
96-97

Recreation and Culture
NPWS "Discovery" Programs Conducted
Sporting Scholarships to Promising Athletes
350
Scholarships (Number)
Programs (Number)

80
NPWS Programs
Conducted
300
60
250
40
200
150
95-96
$45 million on facilities and venues, and
$8 million contribution to Olympic
Stadium construction.
$3 million for the NSW Institute of Sport for its
first full year of operation.

$4.6 million increased support for preservation
of endangered species.

Continuation of the $50 million 4 year program
for new national parks; 2 new urban parks in
Western Sydney for a total cost of $14 million.

$1.1 million for increased support for cultural,
literary, musical, dramatic and artistic activities.
0
94-95
$170 million for relocation of the Royal
Agricultural Society to Homebush Bay;

20
Sporting Scholarships
Granted
93-94
$219 million for infrastructure and
remediation works, including $57 million
for the rail link;
96-97
“The people of NSW will have top quality
Olympic facilities that will provide decades of
service, as well as an Olympic Games of which
they can by proud.”
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Total current payments in this area will be
$502.3 million in 1996-97 - an increase of $29.4
million on last year. The capital allocation in this
area will be $52.1 million.

$66 million in 1996-97 for the Forestry Industry
Structural Adjustment Package (a total of $120
million over the period 1995-96 to 1999-2000),
funded dollar for dollar with the
Commonwealth.

$47 million total package over three years for
additional eucalypt hardwood plantations; $14.1
million in 1996-97.

$10.6 million of State funding for the Rural
Adjustment Scheme.
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
Payments in real terms, 1996-97 base; annual % change
Current ($m)
600
Current
Capital ($m)
5%
500
180
Capital
4.1%
4%
-5%
150
120
400
90
300
-6%
200
4.0%
22%
60
-39%
30
100
0
0
92-93
93-94
94-95
95-96
96-97
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
Farm Training Development Programs
Release of Non-Chemical Pest Controls
200
Non Chemical Pest Controls (Number)
Attendance (000s)
150
16
12
Non Chemical Pest
Controls Released
100

$17.1 million for the State’s share of the Murray
Darling Basin Agreement.
8
Attendance at Farm
Development Programs
50

$2.5 million for nine Agriculture Centres of
Excellence and upgrade of key research facilities.

$2.0 million for the recruitment, training and
operation of “whole of industry” extension and
technical specialists.

$3.5 million for other sustainability, research and
environmental protection projects.
4
0
0
93-94
94-95
95-96
96-97
“Better services to farmers and a priority on
extension services and research.”
Mining, Energy and Construction
Mining, Energy and Construction

Total current payments in this area will be $83
million in 1996-97 - up $16 million on last year.
The capital allocation in this area will be $58
million.

$65 million over three years ($17 million in
1996-97) for the Sustainable Energy
Development Authority to cut greenhouse gas
emissions through the development, promotion
and use of sustainable energy technology.

$1.6 million towards energy research and
development in the electricity and gas sectors.

$50 million for coal compensation payments to
former owners of coal rights acquired by the
State.
Payments in real terms, 1996-97 base; annual % change
Current ($m)
120
Current
Capital ($m)
Capital
-12%
90
23.9%
150
3%
-23%
100
29%
60
200
11%
-26%
-13.4%
50
30
0
0
92-93
93-94
94-95
95-96
96-97
Mining, Energy and Construction
Coal and Mineral Applications Determined
Major Coal Leases Granted
500
Applications (Number)
Leases Granted (Number)
15
Coal Leases Granted
450
12
400
9
350
6
Mining Applications
300
3
93-94
94-95
95-96
96-97
“Leadership in tackling the greenhouse effect
and responsible development of mineral
resources.”

Funding of $4.5 million for the “Discovery 2000”
project aimed at improving and updating the
State’s geoscience database.
Transport and Communication

Total current payments in this area will be
$1,498 million in 1996-97. The capital allocation
in this area will be $1,395 million, an increase of
$206 million on last year.

$145 million a year for roads in the West and
South West of Sydney.

Around $220 million per annum over 10 years
for the Pacific Highway comprising -
Transport and Communication
Payments in real terms, 1996-97 base; annual % change
Current ($m)
2,000
Current
Capital ($m)
2000
Capital
4%
-3%
1,600
16%
-4%
1,200
-4%
0%
-4.8%
15.4%
1%
-6%
1600
1200
800
800
400
400
0
0
91-92
92-93
93-94
94-95
95-96

96-97

Transport and Communication
CityRail and State Transit Authority Passenger Trips
280
City Rail (Million)
State Transit Authority (Million)
260
220
$100 million for State funded projects, and
$120 million from the Pacific Highway
Reconstruction Agreement, funded jointly
by the State and the Commonwealth
Governments on a dollar for dollar basis.
210

CityRail
240
$7.6 million for -
200

State Transit
Authority
220
190

200
180
93-94
94-95
95-96
96-97

“A safe, reliable, clean and efficient transport
system that meets the needs of the community
and business.”
Additional off-peak rail services;
New cross regional services on the Harris
Park/Merrylands “Y-link” rail connection
for Western Sydney;
Improved station security, particularly for
night travellers.