Budget 2003-2004

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2002-03

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2001-02

Budget Papers

• Budget Paper No. 1 - Budget Speech and Appropriation Bill

• Budget Paper No. 2 - Fiscal and Economic Outlook

• Budget Paper No. 3 - The Budget

• Budget Paper No. 4 - Capital Works Program

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• Northern Territory Economy

• Regional Highlights

• Building Territory Business

Budget Paper No. 1 - Budget Speech and Appropriation Bill  

The Treasurer's speech to the Legislative Assembly describes the Government's Budget strategy and key features of the 2003-04 Budget, together with the Bill presented to Parliament outlining Appropriations to agencies for 2003-04.

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2003-2004 Appropriation Bill (pdf file 122 kb)
Budget Speech (pdf file 345kb)

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Budget Paper No. 2 - Fiscal  and Economic Outlook 

An overview of the requirements of the Fiscal Integrity and Transparency Act. Includes a detailed discussion of the Government's fiscal strategy, the fiscal and economic outlook for 2003-04 and the forward estimates period. In addition, it includes an overview of initiatives in the Budget and current issues in public finance from the Territory's perspective. The financial data provided meets the Territory's obligations under the Uniform Presentation Framework as agreed between governments.

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• Overview
• Fiscal and Economic Outlook
• Fiscal Strategy
• Financial Projections
• Budget Initiatives
• Commonwealth Grants
• Territory Own-Source Revenue
• Commercial Issues
• Economic Overview
• Uniform Presentation Framework

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Budget Paper No. 3 - The Budget

Detailed information about agency budgets, grouped by Ministerial portfolio. Includes agency budget highlights, appropriation amounts, output statements and accrual financial statements  (Statement of Financial Performance, Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Cash Flows) for all agencies within the Northern Territory budget sector. A comprehensive summary of revenue information is also provided.

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By Chapter (pdf files 10-90kb)

• Overview
• Agencies:
  • Auditor-General's Office
  • Ombudsman's Office
  • Department of the Chief Minister
  • Department of the Legislative Assembly
  • Northern Territory Treasury
  • Central Holding Authority
  • Northern Territory Treasury Corporation
  • Department of Employment, Education and Training
  • Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment
  • Department of Justice
  • Department of Corporate and Information Services
  • Data Centre Services
  • Government Printing Office
  • NT Fleet
  • Department of Business, Industry and Resource Development
  • Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services
  • Department of Community Development, Sport and Cultural Affairs
  • Housing Business Services
  • Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority
  • Department of Health and Community Services
  • Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment
  • Darwin Bus Service
  • Construction Division
  • Trade Development Zone Authority
  • Darwin Port Corporation
  • Territory Wildlife Parks
  • Northern Territory Tourist Commission
  • Territory Discoveries
• Revenue
• Alphabetical listing

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Budget Paper No. 4 - Capital Works Program 

Presents a summary of the Government's Capital Works Program for all budget sector agencies, as well as detailed descriptions of the 2003-04 Capital Works Program by agency and project. Expected commencement dates of major projects in 2003-04 are provided.

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Contents (pdf files 10-100 kb):

• Introduction
• 2003-04 Capital Works Program Summary
• Capital Works Program and Estimated Capital Expenditure
• Committal Target Dates for Major Capital Works
• Explanatory Terms
• Program Details by Agency
  

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