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Department of Local Government, Housing and Sport 2006-2007 Annual Report Download Full Version (pdf 3.3Mb) |
Territory Housing 2006/2007 Annual Report View full version |
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Introduction and Overview
Chief Executive’s Foreword
Purpose of the Report
About the Agency
2006-07 at a Glance
Regional Highlights 2006-07
Corporate Governance
Governance Framework
Management Environment
Management Boards
Risk Management Audits and Reviews
Information Management
Legislation and Statutory Authorities
External Relationships
Performance
Performance Reporting Framework
Outcome: Effective, Legitimate and Sustainable Local Government
Outcome: Opportunities for Territorians to Participate in Sport and Recreation
Outcome: Equitable and Appropriate Library and Interpreter Services for all Territorians
Outcome: Access to affordable and appropriate housing for Territorians
Our People
Overview
Staff Snapshot
Staff by Classification and Gender (FTE)
Demographics
Organisational Restructures and Changes
Strategic Human Resource Management
Learning and Professional Development
Occupational Health and Safety
Reporting Against Employment Instructions
Financial Statements
Financial Statement Overview
Certification of the Financial Statements
Appendices
Appendix 1: Legislation Administered
Appendix 2: Statutory Authorities and Bodies Administered
Appendix 3: Agreements
Appendix 4: External Committees and Boards
Appendix 5: Community Consultations
Appendix 6: Building Safer Communities
Appendix 7: Staff and Research Associates Publications
Appendix 8: 2006-07 Capital Works Program
Appendix 9: Grant Funding
Chief Executive's Foreword
2006-07 saw the announcement of substantial reforms related to both local government and public
housing in the Northern Territory.
The New Local Government framework will involve the transition of many small, poorly funded,
unsustainable local councils into nine larger Shire Councils capable of providing basic municipal
services to residents across the Territory.
The housing reforms will eventually see the transition of all remote area housing into a sustainable
public housing framework. The Northern Territory Government also announced an additional
$100 million over five years to address the enormous backlog of housing in remote areas. These
changes will lead to fundamental improvements in social and community development and
wellbeing across the Northern Territory.
To meet these Government priorities, while still delivering highly respected services in the areas of
sport and recreation, libraries, interpreter services, animal welfare and water safety, the department
has substantially redesigned its structure and adjusted its outputs and performance measures.
The Australian Government has recognised the importance of the reforms with strong support and
engagement in the roll out of the new frameworks. This will become even more important as both
governments work through their respective approaches to communities following the Australian
Government’s emergency response announcements in late June 2007.
I would like to acknowledge the dedication, professionalism and commitment of this agency’s staff
in meeting the many challenges they have faced over the past 12 months. Their work will result in
lasting benefits for all Territorians in the future.
Mike Burgess
Chief Executive
30 September 2007