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Vote Justice#
APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Justice (M42)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry of Justice
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY OF JUSTICE: Minister of Justice
Overview of the Vote#
The Minister of Justice is responsible for appropriations in Vote Justice for the 2018/19 financial year covering the following:
Services provided directly by the Ministry of Justice:
- a total of nearly $30 million on the administration of legal services
- a total of over $26 million on the Justice and Emergency Agencies Property and Shared Services
- a total of over $33 million on providing public defence services
- a total of nearly $10 million on providing sector leadership and support
- a total of over $21 million on providing justice policy advice, and
- a total of over $8 million on legal and ministerial services.
Capital Expenditure:
- a total of nearly $77 million on the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Justice.
Services purchased from other providers:
- a total of over $178 million on legal aid services and Community Law Centre funding
- a total of over $13 million on purchasing programmes to prevent and reduce crime and harm
- a total of over $24 million on purchasing services from the Electoral Commission
- a total of over $24 million on purchasing justice advocacy, advice and promotion services from the Human Rights Commission, the Independent Police Conduct Authority, the Law Commission, the Privacy Commissioner and the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security, and
- a total of nearly $18 million on purchasing support for victims, protective fiduciary services and family dispute resolution services.
A total of over $16 million for other expenses to be incurred by the Crown.
The Ministry of Justice expects to receive a total of over $22 million in legal aid revenue, including interest, and nearly $9 million in revenue from the Lawyers and Conveyancers Special Fund.
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-4.
Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#
Annual and Permanent Appropriations#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administration of Legal Services (M42) (M42) This appropriation is limited to the administration of community, legal and related services; and the management and collection of related debt. |
30,129 | 30,129 | 29,513 |
Justice and Emergency Agencies Property and Shared Services (M42) (M42) This appropriation is limited to the provision of property and shared services to other agencies in Christchurch. |
21,314 | 21,314 | 26,162 |
Public Defence Service (M42) (M42) This appropriation is limited to the provision of legal services by the Public Defence Service. |
34,405 | 34,405 | 33,329 |
Sector Leadership and Support (M42) (M42) This appropriation is limited to advice and services focused on the Ministry's leadership role in the justice sector. This covers enhancing the Ministry's coordination with other sector and Government agencies, advice and information about judicial and statutory appointments and monitoring specific crown entities. |
11,036 | 11,036 | 9,418 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
96,884 | 96,884 | 98,422 |
Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Ministry of Justice - Capital Expenditure PLA (M42) PLA (M42) This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Justice, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989. |
119,132 | 119,132 | 76,735 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
119,132 | 119,132 | 76,735 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Community Law Centres (M42) (M42) This appropriation is limited to funding programmes to support Community Law Centres. |
10,970 | 10,970 | 13,150 |
Crime Prevention and Community Safety Programmes (M42) (M42) This appropriation is limited to the funding of programmes to prevent and reduce crime and harm. |
15,469 | 15,469 | 13,491 |
Electoral Services (M42) (M42) This appropriation is limited to funding services relating to the administration of parliamentary elections and referenda; services relating to the maintenance of electoral rolls, including all activities required to register electors and produce electoral rolls as required by law; servicing the work of the Representation Commission; and the provision of advice, reports and public education on electoral matters. |
57,749 | 57,749 | 24,200 |
Family Dispute Resolution Services (M42) (M42) This appropriation is limited to approved family dispute resolution services. |
7,360 | 7,360 | 7,360 |
Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (M42) (M42) This appropriation is limited to the administrative costs associated with the work of the Inspector General of Intelligence and Security. |
897 | 897 | 897 |
Legal Aid (M42) (M42) This appropriation is limited to the payments of legal aid to approved providers. |
161,670 | 161,670 | 165,074 |
Provision of Protective Fiduciary Services (M42) (M42) This appropriation is limited to the purchase of fiduciary services provided by the Public Trust as specified by statute where charges to the recipient, if any, will not meet the costs of the service. |
2,627 | 2,627 | 2,627 |
Services from the Human Rights Commission (M42) (M42) This appropriation is limited to advocating and promoting respect for, and an understanding and appreciation of, human rights in New Zealand. |
9,696 | 9,696 | 9,396 |
Services from the Independent Police Conduct Authority (M42) (M42) This appropriation is limited to investigating incidents and investigating and resolving complaints against the Police, and to upholding the rights of persons in Police detention. |
4,111 | 4,111 | 4,892 |
Services from the Law Commission (M42) (M42) This appropriation is limited to advice on the review, reform and development of all aspects of the law in New Zealand. |
3,993 | 3,993 | 3,993 |
Services from the Privacy Commissioner (M42) (M42) This appropriation is limited to privacy issues relating to the collection and disclosure of personal information and the privacy of individuals. |
4,970 | 4,970 | 4,970 |
Support and Assistance provided by Victim Support to Victims of Crime (M42) (M42) This appropriation is limited to the purchase of services from the New Zealand Council of Victim Support Groups ("Victim Support") for the provision of services to victims of crime and trauma. This covers personalised support services (covering 24 hour emergency support and follow up support through the criminal justice system) and the administration of victim assistance schemes (covering counselling for families of homicide victims, and financial assistance to help victims). |
6,032 | 6,032 | 7,648 |
Provision of Services from the Electoral Commission - Broadcasting PLA (M42) PLA (M42) This appropriation is limited to funding to enable political parties to meet all or part of the cost of broadcasting election programmes. The appropriation for election broadcasting is a permanent legislative authority established under section 74 of the Broadcasting Act 1989. |
3,605 | 3,605 | - |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
289,149 | 289,149 | 257,698 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Impairment of Legal Aid Debt (M42) (M42) This appropriation is limited to the impairment of legal aid debt in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. |
9,531 | 9,531 | 9,531 |
Impairment of Offender Levy (M42) (M42) This appropriation is limited to allowances for the impairment of the Offender Levy in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. |
689 | 689 | 689 |
Remuneration for the Inspector-General and the Deputy Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security PLA (M42) PLA (M42) This appropriation is limited to the remuneration and allowances of the Inspector-General and the Deputy Inspector-General as authorised by the Intelligence and Security Act 2017, Schedule 3, clause 9(1). |
427 | 427 | 570 |
Victims' Services (M42) (M42) This appropriation is limited to the provision of funding for entitlements and services for victims of crime. |
4,688 | 4,688 | 5,698 |
Compensation for Wrongly Convicted Individuals (M42) (M42) This appropriation is limited to compensation or ex gratia payments for persons wrongly convicted and imprisoned. |
1,562 | 1,562 | - |
Remuneration for the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security PLA (M42) PLA (M42) This appropriation is limited to the remuneration, allowances and expenses of the Inspector-General as authorised by section 8 of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1996. |
143 | 143 | - |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
17,040 | 17,040 | 16,488 |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
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Justice Policy Advice and Related Services MCA (M42) MCA (M42) The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers in discharging their policy decision-making and other portfolio responsibilities. |
28,918 | 28,918 | 29,646 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Justice Policy Advice This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to civil, criminal and constitutional law and the justice sector. |
21,663 | 21,663 | 21,373 |
Legal and Ministerial Services This category is limited to the provision of legal and ministerial services to support decision-making by Ministers on government matters (other than policy decision-making). |
7,255 | 7,255 | 8,273 |
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
28,918 | 28,918 | 29,646 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
551,123 | 551,123 | 478,989 |
Capital Injection Authorisations#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Ministry of Justice - Capital Injection (M42) | - | - | - |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.1 - New Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Appropriation | 2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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2020 General Election |
Electoral Services Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
- | 6,049 | - | - | - |
Community Law Centres - Increased Investment |
Community Law Centres Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
- | 2,180 | - | - | - |
Whanau Protect - National Home Safety Service |
Victims' Services Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
- | 1,842 | 1,992 | 1,842 | 1,992 |
Victim Support Services - Additional Investment |
Support and Assistance provided by Victim Support to Victims of Crime Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
- | 1,619 | 2,327 | 2,512 | 2,512 |
Victims' Services Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
- | 600 | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1,300 | |
Family and Sexual Violence Central Agent |
Justice Policy Advice and Related Services MCA Departmental Output ExpensesJustice Policy Advice |
- | 2,000 | - | - | - |
Funding new Crown/Maori relations portfolio |
Justice Policy Advice and Related Services MCA Departmental Output Expenses |
1,260 | 3,050 | - | - | - |
Justice Policy Advice | 1,260 | 2,684 | - | - | - | |
Legal and Ministerial Services | - | 366 | - | - | - | |
Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) - Additional Investment |
Services from the Independent Police Conduct Authority Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
- | 781 | 560 | 639 | 686 |
Total Initiatives | 1,260 | 18,118 | 6,179 | 6,293 | 686 |
1.2 - Trends in the Vote#
Summary of Financial Activity#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | 2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||||
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Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Departmental Transactions Budget $000 |
Non- Departmental Transactions Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
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Appropriations |
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Output Expenses | 270,589 | 296,269 | 289,211 | 326,702 | 386,033 | 386,033 | 98,422 | 257,698 | 356,120 | 363,318 | 374,774 | 356,109 |
Benefits or Related Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | 17,144 | 10,290 | 14,681 | 37,862 | 17,040 | 17,040 | - | 16,488 | 16,488 | 16,639 | 16,489 | 16,639 |
Capital Expenditure | 91,236 | 112,639 | 204,232 | 136,579 | 119,132 | 119,132 | 76,735 | - | 76,735 | 64,344 | 47,759 | 43,232 |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | ||||||||||||
Output Expenses | 20,815 | 19,270 | 21,807 | 24,004 | 28,918 | 28,918 | 29,646 | - | 29,646 | 22,612 | 22,659 | 22,509 |
Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
399,784 | 438,468 | 529,931 | 525,147 | 551,123 | 551,123 | 204,803 | 274,186 | 478,989 | 466,913 | 461,681 | 438,489 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | 40,559 | 34,215 | 36,832 | 30,590 | 31,841 | 31,841 | N/A | 32,009 | 32,009 | 32,009 | 31,632 | 31,558 |
Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | 200 | 200 | N/A | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
40,559 | 34,215 | 36,832 | 30,590 | 32,041 | 32,041 | N/A | 32,209 | 32,209 | 32,209 | 31,832 | 31,758 |
Note - where restructuring of the vote has occurred then, to the extent practicable, prior years information has been restated as if the restructuring had occurred before the beginning of the period covered. In this instance Total Appropriations for the Budgeted and Estimated Actual year may not equal Total Appropriations in the Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections.
1.3 - Analysis of Significant Trends#
Total Vote: All Appropriations
Output Expenses
Departmental output expenses (including the multi-category appropriation for Justice Policy Advice and Related Services) have decreased in 2018/19 as a number of initiatives were completed in the 2017/18 year. In addition, funding received through Budget 2017 to extend the Integrated Safety Response to Family Violence pilot for 2017/18 and 2018/19 has been transferred to Vote Police as the outputs are more closely aligned to that Vote.
The Ministry continues to manage cost pressures through productivity and efficiency savings, as well as reprioritising funding where appropriate.
Capital Expenditure
Capital expenditure is forecast to decrease from $119 million for 2017/18 to $77 million for 2018/19. This decrease is mainly due to the completion of the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct build in 2017/18.
Non-departmental Output Expenses
Non-departmental output expenses are forecast to decrease from $290 million for 2017/18 to $258 million for 2018/19. This decrease is mainly due to funding received in 2017/18 to enable the Electoral Commission to conduct the 2017 General Election and the 2018 Maori Electoral Option. The funding for Electoral Services varies according to the approved variable baselines for general election expenses.
Non-departmental Other Expenses
The decrease in non-departmental other expenses of nearly $1 million in 2018/19, is mainly due to funding for a number of appropriations returning to baseline. This is forecasted to remain reasonably constant in the out years.
Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Administration of Legal Services (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 30,129 | 30,129 | 29,513 |
Revenue from the Crown | 30,034 | 30,034 | 29,424 |
Revenue from Others | 95 | 95 | 89 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve increased trust in the justice system by providing responsive and accessible legal services (excluding the Public Defence Service).
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Legal Aid debt recovered as a percentage of debt book |
13% | 14% | 13% |
Number of new criminal legal aid applications administered |
63,000-69,000 | 65,000 | 63,000-69,000 |
Number of new family legal aid applications administered |
18,000-22,000 | 19,000 | 18,000-22,000 |
Number of new civil legal aid applications administered |
New measure | New measure | 1,600-2,000 |
Legal aid applications for criminal cases assessed within one working day |
93% | 90% | 93% |
Legal aid applications for family cases assessed within three working days |
New measure | New measure | 75% |
Legal aid applications for civil cases assessed within five working days (excluding Waitangi Tribunal proceedings applications) |
New measure | New measure | 75% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Previous Government |
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Review of family violence legislation | 2017/18 | 300 | 647 | 732 | 751 | |
Share of costs for Budget 2015 whole-of-government initiatives | 2015/16 | (41) | (30) | (30) | (30) | (30) |
Managing the Ministry of Justice high priority initiatives | 2015/16 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation of $616,000 for 2018/19 is mainly due to an increase of $510,000 for 2017/18 to allow for movements in the allocation of Ministry overheads.
Justice and Emergency Agencies Property and Shared Services (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation | 21,314 | 21,314 | 26,162 |
Revenue from the Crown | 11,082 | 11,082 | 16,396 |
Revenue from Others | 10,232 | 10,232 | 9,766 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve a public facility with justice and emergency services that are modern, accessible, resilient and people-centred, provide for improved joint outcomes and service delivery and contribute to a vibrant urban environment in Christchurch.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Services meet the standards agreed with the other agencies |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Previous Government |
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Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct | 2016/17 | 28,815 | 25,192 | 26,357 | 26,702 | 26,703 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in this appropriation of $4.848 million for 2018/19 is due to:
- an increase of $2.930 million for the full year of operating costs of running the multi-agency Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct in 2018/19
- a one-off transfer of $1.200 million for 2018/19 from 2017/18 baseline to the Sector Leadership and Support appropriation to support the focus on sector research, analytics and evaluation capability, and
- a decrease of $718,000 in 2017/18 to allow for movements in the allocation of Ministry overheads.
Public Defence Service (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 34,405 | 34,405 | 33,329 |
Revenue from the Crown | 34,190 | 34,190 | 33,241 |
Revenue from Others | 215 | 215 | 88 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve increased trust in the justice system by providing a high quality, responsive, accessible and cost effective Public Defence Service to the New Zealand public.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Number of hours per annum Public Defence Service provides duty lawyer supervision in courts where the Public Defence Service operates |
No fewer than 12,000 hours | 13,800 | No fewer than 13,000 hours |
Percentage of criminal legal aid cases assigned to a Public Defence Service lawyer within one business day from the date we receive the legal aid assignment |
93% | 96% | 93% |
Number of new cases accepted during the year |
16,000 | 16,600 | 16,000-17,500 |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Previous Government |
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Justice Sector Fund - Alcohol and other drug treatments Courts | 2017/18 | 200 | 200 | - | - | - |
Share of costs for Budget 2015 whole-of-government initiatives | 2015/16 | (38) | (30) | (30) | (30) | (30) |
Managing the Ministry of Justice high priority initiatives | 2015/16 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The decrease in this appropriation of $1.076 million for 2018/19 is mainly due to:
- a decrease of $957,000 for 2018/19 to allow for movements in the allocation of Ministry overheads, and
- an additional $122,000 only for 2017/18 due to delays in practical completion of the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct.
Sector Leadership and Support (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 11,036 | 11,036 | 9,418 |
Revenue from the Crown | 10,939 | 10,939 | 9,375 |
Revenue from Others | 97 | 97 | 43 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve a coordinated, efficient and effective justice sector, which delivers joined-up justice services.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice and Associate Minister of Justice with the quality of support and advice provided by the Ministry in relation to its management of Crown entities and agencies |
At least 8/10 | At least 8/10 | At least 8/10 |
The satisfaction of the justice sector Leadership Board with the leadership, advice and support provided by the Ministry |
At least 8/10 | At least 8/10 | At least 8/10 |
Monitor and report on the Justice Sector Fund investments six monthly |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Current Government |
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Increased focus on sector research, analytics and evaluation capability | 2017/18 | 1,200 | - | - | - | - |
Youth Offending - Services to reduce offending initiative to be led by Oranga Tamariki | 2017/18 | (448) | (350) | (353) | (355) | (355) |
Previous Government | ||||||
Burglary Prevention and Reduction Services | 2017/18 | 394 | 295 | 298 | 300 | 300 |
Youth Offending - Services to reduce offending | 2017/18 | 448 | 350 | 353 | 355 | 355 |
Share of costs for Budget 2015 whole-of-government initiatives | 2015/16 | (12) | (10) | (10) | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The decrease in this appropriation of $1.618 million in 2018/19 is mainly due to a one-off transfer from Justice and Emergency Agencies Property and Shared Services appropriation in 2017/18 to support an increased focus on sector research, analytics, and evaluation capability.
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#
Ministry of Justice - Capital Expenditure PLA (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 89,667 | 89,667 | 60,835 |
Intangibles | 29,465 | 29,465 | 15,900 |
Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation |
119,132 | 119,132 | 76,735 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient management of the Ministry of Justice's assets in support of the provision of the Ministry's outputs.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
Expenditure is in accordance with the Ministry's long-term investment plan.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has decreased by $42.397 million for 2018/19 due to a change in forecast spend based on the Ministry's capital work programme and the completion of the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct build in 2017/18.
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Ministry of Justice
Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2017/18 Estimated Actual $000 |
2018/19 Projected $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2018/19 |
---|---|---|---|
Opening Balance | 1,309,260 | 1,207,933 | |
Capital Injections | - | - | |
Capital Withdrawals | (101,362) | - | $100 million transfer of capital to Vote Courts operating baseline over a period of ten years commencing 2018/19. $1.362 million from sale of New Plymouth court house land. |
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | 35 | (55) | Projected net deficit for memorandum accounts for the year. |
Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance |
1,207,933 | 1,207,878 |
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#
Community Law Centres (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 10,970 | 10,970 | 13,150 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve responsive, accessible and cost effective community legal services for people who lack sufficient means to pay for legal services and, where possible, to prevent problems from escalating to the courts and other parts of the justice system.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Number of individual clients assisted with legal advice, assistance and representation |
46,000-51,000 | 46,000 | 46,000-51,000 |
Percentage of casework clients who report that the service given to them has helped them understand their options |
90% | 95% | 90% |
Number of participants in law-related education sessions |
30,000-35,000 | 30,000 | 30,000-35,000 |
Percentage of law-related education sessions delivered to local Maori, ropu, hapu and iwi and community groups or providers who aim to support and develop Maori |
40% | 45% | 40% |
Percentage of cases resolved within each financial year |
70%-80% | 70% | 70%-80% |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
Service Providers
Provider | 2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2017/18 Estimated Actual $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
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Non-Government Organisations | ||||
Community Law Centres | 10,970 | 10,970 | 13,150 | Ongoing depending on funding levels from the Lawyers and Conveyancers Special Fund |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Current Government |
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Community Law Centres - Increased Investment | 2018/19 | - | 2,180 | - | - | - |
Previous Government | ||||||
Family Court Review | 2015/16 | 678 | 678 | 678 | 678 | 678 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in this appropriation of $2.180 million in 2018/19 is due to an increase in funding to provide for wage and general inflation costs, and to maintain current service levels.
Crime Prevention and Community Safety Programmes (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 15,469 | 15,469 | 13,491 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve a reduction in crime, victimisation and harm by the delivery of programmes that focus on increasing community safety and reducing crime.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Percentage of Harmful Digital Communication complaints resolved by the Approved Agency (see Note 1) |
New measure | New measure | 65% |
Percentage of victims satisfied with their overall experience of restorative justice before, during and after the conference, as measured through the victim satisfaction survey |
New measure | New measure | 75% |
Note 1 - The "Approved Agency", appointed under the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 resolves complaints about harmful digital communications.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
Service Providers#
Provider | 2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2017/18 Estimated Actual $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Organisations |
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Restorative justice providers | 9,511 | 9,511 | 9,511 | 30 June 2019 |
Community safety programme providers | 5,958 | 5,958 | 3,980 | 30 June 2021 |
Total | 15,469 | 15,469 | 13,491 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Burglary Prevention and Hardening Services - transfer to Police and Corrections | 2018/19 | (6,881) | (9,528) | (13,252) | (13,252) | |
Youth Offending-Services to reduce offending - initiative to be led by Oranga Tamariki | 2017/18 | (1,243) | (2,486) | (3,729) | (4,972) | (4,972) |
Previous Government |
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Review of family violence legislation | 2018/19 | - | 15 | 2,456 | 2,479 | 2,479 |
Burglary Prevention and Hardening Services | 2017/18 | 1,994 | 6,881 | 9,528 | 13,252 | 13,252 |
Youth Offending-Services to reduce offending | 2017/18 | 1,243 | 2,486 | 3,729 | 4,972 | 4,972 |
Implementation of the legislation - Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 | 2016/17 | 3,900 | 3,900 | 3,900 | 3,900 | 3,900 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The decrease in this appropriation of $1.978 million in 2018/19 is mainly due to a decrease of $1.994 million for cross-agency initiative Burglary Prevention and Target Hardening. The funding for this initiative has been transferred to Vote Corrections and Vote Police for the delivery of this initiative.
Electoral Services (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 57,749 | 57,749 | 24,200 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient running of New Zealand's elections and referenda.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Facilitate participation in Parliamentary Elections# |
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Percentage of eligible New Zealanders enrolled at 30 June 2019 |
New measure | New measure | 90.9% |
Making available information to assist political parties, candidates, and third parties to meet their statutory obligations in respect of electoral matters# |
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Percentage of advisory opinions issued within 5 working days |
New measure | New measure | 95% |
Conduct of electoral events# |
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Release of By-election results: Full preliminary count results published by 10:00pm |
Achieved | Achieved | 100% |
Release of referenda (postal) results: preliminary results published by 8:30pm on the last day of the voting period |
New measure | New measure | 100% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Electoral Commission in the Commission's Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
2020 General Election | 2018/19 | - | 6,049 | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The decrease in this appropriation of $33.549 million in 2018/19 is due to:
- $36.373 million additional funding received in 2017/18 to enable the Electoral Commission to meet its statutory objectives and fully discharge its legislative mandate to manage the New Zealand Electoral system and conduct a General Election in 2017, and
- a decrease of $3.225 million in 2018/19 to carry out the Maori Electoral Option.
Offset by:
- an increase of $6.049 million to carry out the preparatory work ahead of the 2020 General Election.
Family Dispute Resolution Services (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 7,360 | 7,360 | 7,360 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve responsive, accessible and cost effective support and services for separating families, and where possible, to prevent problems from escalating in the courts.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Number of participants completing Parenting through Separation |
5,000 | 4,744 | 4,800-5,200 |
Percentage of Family Dispute Resolution participants reaching an agreement on completion of mediation (includes partial and full) |
85% | 81% | 85% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
Service Providers#
Provider | 2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2017/18 Estimated Actual $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisations |
||||
Family Dispute Resolution service providers | 7,360 | 7,360 | 7,360 | 30 June 2019 |
Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 897 | 897 | 897 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient running of the administration associated with the work of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental output expense is less than $5 million.
Legal Aid (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 161,670 | 161,670 | 165,074 |
Components of the Appropriation#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Legal Aid - criminal cases | 78,371 | 78,371 | 83,151 |
Legal Aid - family cases | 49,458 | 49,458 | 45,393 |
Legal Aid - Waitangi cases | 15,828 | 15,828 | 18,045 |
Duty solicitors and police detention legal assistance | 11,880 | 11,880 | 12,445 |
Legal Aid - civil cases | 6,133 | 6,133 | 6,040 |
Total | 161,670 | 161,670 | 165,074 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve responsive and accessible services by ensuring that people who need legal services and cannot pay for them are able to access legal advice and representation.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Projected number of criminal cases granted (excluding the Public Defence Service) |
44,000 | 42,600 | 44,000 |
Projected number of family cases granted |
18,500 | 18,300 | 18,500 |
Projected number of civil cases granted |
New measure | New measure | 1,100-1,600 |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
Service Providers#
Provider | 2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2017/18 Estimated Actual $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisations |
||||
Legal aid providers for criminal cases | 78,371 | 78,371 | 83,151 | Dec 2019 |
Legal aid providers for family cases | 49,458 | 49,458 | 45,393 | Dec 2019 |
Legal aid providers for Waitangi Tribunal cases | 15,828 | 15,828 | 18,045 | Dec 2019 |
Duty solicitors and police detention legal assistance providers | 11,880 | 11,880 | 12,445 | Dec 2019 |
Legal aid providers for civil cases | 6,133 | 6,133 | 6,040 | Dec 2019 |
Total | 161,670 | 161,670 | 165,074 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Previous Government |
||||||
Review of family violence legislation | 2018/19 | - | 4,284 | 6,171 | 7,574 | 7,574 |
Investing in Policing- Safe, Confident and Resilient Communities | 2017/18 | 1,000 | 3,000 | 5,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 |
Funding for increasing eligibility for civil legal aid | 2016/17 | 3,804 | 5,753 | 5,753 | 5,753 | 5,753 |
Funding received to enable the revision of criminal fee schedules | 2016/17 | 3,247 | 4,920 | 4,920 | 4,920 | 4,920 |
Managing Ministry of Justice high priority initiatives | 2015/16 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
Implementation of the Vulnerable Children's Bill, Children's Action Plan, workforce plan and safety | 2015/16 | 391 | 374 | 374 | 374 | 374 |
Family Court Review | 2014/15 | 4,796 | 4,796 | 4,796 | 4,796 | 4,796 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase of $3.404 million in this appropriation in 2018/19 is mainly due to:
- a decrease of $6.485 million in 2018/19 as additional funding was required in 2017/18 to address cost pressures.
Offset by:
- an increase of $4.284 in 2018/19 for the review of family violence legislation
- an increase of $2 million in 2018/19 to work with other Justice Sector agencies on the Safe, Confident and Resilient Communities: Investment in Policing initiative
- an increase of $1.949 million in 2018/19 to fund increase in the eligibility for civil legal aid, and
- an increase of $1.673 million in 2018/19 to enable the Commissioner to revise criminal fees schedules.
Provision of Protective Fiduciary Services (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 2,627 | 2,627 | 2,627 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient and effective provision of fiduciary services by the Public Trust as specified by statute, by providing funding to deliver services where charges to the recipient, if any, will not meet the cost of the service being provided.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Hours to manage and advise individuals under the Protection of Personal Property Rights Act |
7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 |
Hours to manage and advise on small estates and trusts |
3,000 | 4,400 | 4,400 |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Public Trust in its Annual Report.
Provision of Services from the Electoral Commission - Broadcasting PLA (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 3,605 | 3,605 | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of broadcasting of election programmes by political parties under the Broadcasting Act 1989.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA, as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental other expense is less than $5 million.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation is to support the broadcasting of election programmes by political parties only in years of a General Election.
Services from the Human Rights Commission (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 9,696 | 9,696 | 9,396 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient and effective advocacy and promotion of human rights in New Zealand by the Human Rights Commission.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Human rights education, promotion, and advocacy programmes that are delivered effectively# |
|||
The number of downloads and access to Commission digital information |
8% increase from previous year | 8% increase from previous year | 8% increase from previous year |
Legal interventions in courts and tribunals promote human rights# |
|||
Number of new legal interventions the Commission engages in related to significant human rights matters |
2 | 2 | 2 |
Recommending, monitoring and reporting on human right standards to government, civil society and business# |
|||
Number of updates to NPA tool to reflect changes to actions |
2 | 2 | 2 |
Human rights enquiries and complaints received are advanced and concluded within the agreed timeframes# |
|||
Percentage of complaints of unlawful discrimination closed within one year |
80% | 80% | 80% |
Percentage of customers satisfied with the mediation process |
90% | 90% | 90% |
Applications for legal representation under the Human Rights Act 1993 and referrals received under the Privacy Act 1993, and associated litigations are progressed within the agreed timeframes and in accordance with expected professional legal standards# |
|||
Percentage of applications decided within four months |
80% | 80% | 80% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Human Rights Commission in the Commission's Annual Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The decrease in this appropriation of $300,000 for 2018/19 is due to a temporary increase in funding for 2017/18 for initiatives that support migrant settlement.
Services from the Independent Police Conduct Authority (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 4,111 | 4,111 | 4,892 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient and effective provision of services by the Independent Police Conduct Authority.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Independent, high quality and timely investigations and reviews# |
|||
Reviews of category 2 cases will be completed by the Authority within 28 days of receiving the file or final report from the Police |
90% | 87% | 90% |
Independent investigations carried out by the IPCA will be concluded as soon as practicable, within 12 months |
90% | 80% | 90% |
Independent investigations carried out by the IPCA will be concluded as soon as practicable, within 24 months |
99% | 100% | 99% |
Make recommendations for improved Police conduct, policies, practices and procedures, and monitor acceptance and implementation of those recommendations# |
|||
All systemic issues identified by the IPCA relating to police practices, policies and procedures are raised and discussed with Police, and appropriate recommendations made where required, before the closure of the case |
100% | 100% | 100% |
Monitor places of Police detention# |
|||
All systemic custodial management issues are raised and discussed with the Police prior to the completion of the relevant review or independent investigation |
100% | 100% | 100% |
Reviews are completed of the Police audits of district custodial management files being conducted bi-monthly and according to a programme agreed with police |
New measure | New measure | All audits completed within 60 days |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Independent Police Conduct Authority in the Authority's Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Independent Police Conduct Authority - Additional Investment | 2018/19 | - | 781 | 560 | 639 | 686 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in this appropriation of $781,000 in 2018/19 is for additional investment in personnel and information technology capability to support current and future operations.
Services from the Law Commission (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 3,993 | 3,993 | 3,993 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient and effective provision of advice by the Law Commission.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Ministerial briefing papers |
New measure | New measure | 1 Ministerial briefing paper |
Production of final reports |
New measure | New measure | 3 reports completed |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Law Commission in the Commission's Annual Report.
Services from the Privacy Commissioner (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 4,970 | 4,970 | 4,970 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient and effective provision of services by the Privacy Commissioner.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Guidance, education and awareness# |
|||
Public enquiries received and answered |
7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 |
Respond to all enquiries within 2 working days |
100% | 100% | 100% |
Policy and Research# |
|||
The percentage of recipients of policy advice who are satisfied with the service they received from the Privacy Commissioner |
85% | 93% | 85% |
The percentage of externally reviewed policy files that rate as 3.5 out of 5 or better for quality |
85% | 80% | 85% |
Information sharing/matching# |
|||
The number of information matching programmes monitored under Part 10 of the Privacy Act |
54 | 50 | 50 |
Compliance# |
|||
Number of complaints received |
900 | 800 | 900 |
The percentage of complaints closed by settlement between the parties |
40% | 50% | 40% |
The percentage of externally reviewed complaints investigations that rate as 3.5 out of 5 or better for quality |
85% | 100% | 85% |
Percentage of open files greater than 6 months old at year end |
10% | 10% | 10% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Privacy Commissioner in the Commissioner's Annual Report.
Support and Assistance provided by Victim Support to Victims of Crime (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 6,032 | 6,032 | 7,648 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve a reduction in victimisation and harm by supporting victims of crime.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Total number of victims supported |
22,000-28,000 | 30,200 | 22,000-28,000 |
Percentage of victims of serious crime 'agreeing' or 'strongly agreeing' that Victim Support made a positive difference on one or more of four pre-determined impacts ('felt listened to', 'less stressed', 'more in control', 'more confident') |
90% | 86% | 90% |
Percentage of victims rating the support provided by Victim Support as being either 'helpful' or 'very helpful' |
90% | 92% | 90% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Victim Support Services - Additional Investment | 2018/19 | - | 1,616 | 2,327 | 2,512 | 2,512 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase of $1.616 million for 2018/19 is due to an increase in funding to ensure that victims of crime and trauma across New Zealand have access to crisis response and long-term social support services.
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Impairment of Legal Aid Debt (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 9,531 | 9,531 | 9,531 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve efficient management of Crown assets by providing for the expense involved in the impairment of legal aid debt.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the impairment of legal aid debt. Performance information relating to what is intended to be achieved with this expenditure is provided under the Administration of Legal Services and Legal Aid appropriations.
Impairment of Offender Levy (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 689 | 689 | 689 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve efficient management of Crown assets by providing for the expense involved in the impairment of the offender levy.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the impairment of the Offender Levy. Performance information relating to what is intended to be achieved with this expenditure is provided under the Vote Courts: Courts, Tribunals and Other Authorities Services multi-category appropriation, specifically the Collection and Enforcement of Fines and Civil Debts Services category.
Remuneration for the Inspector-General and the Deputy Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security PLA (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 427 | 427 | 570 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
The purpose of this appropriation is to meet the remuneration and allowances of the Inspector-General and the Deputy Inspector-General as determined by the Remuneration Authority.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for remuneration, allowances and expenses of the Inspector General as authorised by clause 9 of Schedule 3 of the Intelligence and Security Act 2017.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has increased by $143,000 for 2018/19 as the appropriation for Remuneration for the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security PLA ceased to exist on 28 September 2017.
Remuneration for the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security PLA (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 143 | 143 | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
The purpose of this appropriation is to meet the remuneration and allowances of the Inspector-General and the Deputy Inspector-General as determined by the Remuneration Authority.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for payments under section 8 of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1996.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation ceased to exist on 28 September 2017 on the commencement of the relevant provisions of the Intelligence and Security Act 2017.
Victims' Services (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 4,688 | 4,688 | 5,698 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve a reduction in victimisation and harm by providing funding for entitlements and services for victims of crime.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Number of victims who received grants |
3,600-4,100 | 2,900 | 2,500-3,500 |
Number of National Home Safety Service clients supported (ie, victims and children) |
600-750 | 1,220 | 600-750 |
Percentage of National Home Safety Service clients reporting no further family violence at the point of service conclusion |
95% | 100% | 95% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
Service Providers#
Provider | 2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2017/18 Estimated Actual $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
New Zealand Council of Victim Support Groups ("Victim Support") | 2,817 | 2,817 | 3,516 | 30 June 2019 |
National Home Safety Service (National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges) | 1,496 | 1,496 | 1,842 | 30 June 2019 |
Accident Compensation Corporation | 190 | 190 | 190 | 30 June 2019 |
Skylight Trust | 113 | 113 | 113 | 30 June 2019 |
Funding yet to be allocated or transferred | 72 | 72 | 37 | |
Total | 4,688 | 4,688 | 5,698 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Whanau Protect - National Home Safety Service | 2018/19 | - | 1,842 | 1,992 | 1,842 | 1,992 |
Victim Support Services - Additional Investment | 2018/19 | - | 600 | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1,300 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in this appropriation of $1.010 million for 2018/19 is mainly due to:
- an increase of $1.842 million in 2018/19 for Budget 2018 initiative - Whanau Protect - National Home Safety Service to assist high-risk victims of family violence and provides practical assistance and safety measures to reduce future victimisation, and
- an increase of $600,000 in 2018/19 to enable victims of crime and trauma across New Zealand have access to crisis response and long term social support services.
Offset by:
- a decrease of $1.496 million in 2018/19 because of one-off funding in 2017/18 from the Justice Sector Fund to fund initiatives that aim to provide a stronger response to domestic violence.
Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Justice Policy Advice and Related Services (M42)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Justice Policy AdviceThis category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to civil, criminal and constitutional law and the justice sector.
Legal and Ministerial Services
This category is limited to the provision of legal and ministerial services to support decision-making by Ministers on government matters (other than policy decision-making).
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
28,918 | 28,918 | 29,646 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Justice Policy Advice | 21,663 | 21,663 | 21,373 |
Legal and Ministerial Services | 7,255 | 7,255 | 8,273 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
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Revenue from the Crown |
28,386 | 28,586 | 29,248 |
Justice Policy Advice | 21,274 | 21,474 | 21,037 |
Legal and Ministerial Services | 7,112 | 7,112 | 8,211 |
Revenue from Others |
532 | 332 | 398 |
Justice Policy Advice | 389 | 189 | 336 |
Legal and Ministerial Services | 143 | 143 | 62 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve efficient and effective policy advice, legal and ministerial services to support Ministers in discharging their portfolio responsibilities.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice, the Minister for Courts, the Minister for Crown/Maori Relations, the Associate Minister of Justice, the Associate Minister for Courts, and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice (Domestic and Sexual Violence issues) with policy advice and related services, as per the common satisfaction survey |
At least 8/10 | At least 8/10 | At least 8/10 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Justice Policy Advice |
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This category is intended to achieve efficient and effective services to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters |
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Technical quality of policy advice papers assessed by a survey with a methodological robustness of 90% (see Note 1) |
At least an average of 7/10 | At least an average of 7/10 | At least an average of 7/10 |
The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice with the policy advice service, as per the common satisfaction survey |
At least 7/10 | At least 7/10 | At least 7/10 |
The total cost per hour of producing outputs |
At most $155 | At most $155 | At most $155 |
Legal and Ministerial Services |
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This category is intended to achieve efficient and effective services to support decision-making by Ministers on legal and ministerial matters, in discharging their portfolio responsibilities |
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The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice, the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations and the Attorney-General with the quality of legal advice, as per the common satisfaction survey |
At least 8/10 | At least 8/10 | At least 8/10 |
The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice, the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, the Attorney-General, the Minister for Crown/Maori Relations, the Minister for Courts, the Associate Minister of Justice, the Associate Minister for Courts and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice (Domestic and Sexual Violence issues) with ministerial services, as per the common satisfaction survey |
At least 8/10 | At least 8/10 | At least 8/10 |
Note 1 - This indicator provides a standardised score for technical quality reviews of policy advice, which are undertaken by a third party assessor. The review may include an assessment of clarity, accuracy, analytical rigour, fitness for purpose, and relevance.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Justice Policy Advice |
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Current Government |
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Family and Sexual Violence Central Agent | 2018/19 | - | 2,000 | - | - | - |
Integrated Safety Response to Family Violence | 2017/18 | 200 | 200 | - | - | - |
Crown/ Maori Relationship - exploratory work and key projects | 2017/18 | 1,260 | 2,684 | - | - | - |
Previous Government |
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Review of family violence legislation | 2017/18 | 200 | 100 | - | 150 | 150 |
Justice Sector Fund-Interventions to reduce family violence and sexual violence | 2016/17 | 1,785 | - | - | - | - |
Share of costs for Budget 2015 whole-of-government initiatives | 2015/16 | (23) | (20) | (20) | (20) | (20) |
Managing the Ministry of Justice high priority initiatives | 2015/16 | 529 | 529 | 529 | 529 | 529 |
Legal and Ministerial Services |
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Current Government |
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Crown/ Maori Relationship - key projects | 2018/19 | 366 | ||||
Previous Government |
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Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism - Phase II | 2017/18 | 1,286 | 1,635 | 430 | 250 | 250 |
Statutory administrative scheme to expunge historical homosexual convictions | 2017/18 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
Share of costs for Budget 2015 whole-of-government initiatives | 2015/16 | (7) | (10) | (10) | (10) | (10) |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
Justice Policy Advice
The decrease in this category of $290,000 for 2018/19 is mainly due to:
- a one-off transfer of $1.785 million in 2017/18 from Justice Sector Fund for Interventions to Reduce Family Violence and Sexual Violence
- a one-off transfer of $1.260 million in 2017/18 from Vote Treaty Negotiations: Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act MCA to this appropriation to cover the new Crown/Maori Relationship work
- $765,000 transferred to 2017/18 from 2016/17 to support the implementation of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Amendment Bill
- a decrease of $622,000 to allow for movements in the allocation of Ministry overheads in the 2018/19
- a one-off transfer of $330,000 to 2017/18 from 2016/17 to support the development of a research methodology and the testing of components of a future family violence system
- a one-off transfer of $320,000 to 2017/18 from 2016/17 to support the Family Violence-Alternative Pathways initiative
- a one-off transfer of $260,000 to 2017/18 from 2016/17 to support the practical implementation of the Family Violence - risk assessment and management framework (RAMF)
- a one-off transfer of $200,000 from the Justice Sector fund in 2017/18 for family violence summit and establishment of a consultative panel, and
- a one-off transfer of $185,000 to 2017/18 from 2016/17 to be used for evaluation of the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court pilot.
Offset by:
- an increase of $2.684 million in 2018/19 to fund key projects in the newly established Crown/Maori relations portfolio
- an increase of $2 million in 2018/19 to support the preliminary policy work for a new central agent leading a national family and sexual violence strategy
- a transfer of $500,000 to 2018/19 from 2017/18 funding for alternative pathways into Integrated Safety Response, and
- an increase of $200,000 in 2018/19 for evaluation of pilot of the Integrated Safety Response to Family Violence.
Legal and Ministerial Services
The increase in this category of $1.018 million for 2018/19 is mainly due to:
- an increase of $387,000 in 2018/19 to allow for movements in the allocation of Ministry overheads
- an increase of $366,000 in 2018/19 to fund key projects in the newly established Crown/Maori relations portfolio, and
- an increase of $349,000 in 2018/19 for the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism - Phase II.