Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities Annual Report 2011–12



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  • AASB 1053: Application of Tiers of Australian Accounting Standards (issued June 2010)

This Standard establishes a differential financial reporting framework consisting of two Tiers of reporting requirements for preparing general purpose financial statements: (a) Tier 1: Australian Accounting Standards; and (b) Tier 2: Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements. Tier 2 comprises the recognition, measurement and presentation requirements of Tier 1 and substantially reduced disclosures corresponding to those requirements.

The following entities apply Tier 1 requirements in preparing general purpose financial statements: for-profit entities in the private sector that have public accountability (as defined in this Standard) and the Australian Government and State, Territory and Local Governments.

The following entities apply either Tier 2 or Tier 1 requirements in preparing general purpose financial statements: for-profit private sector entities that do not have public accountability; all not-for-profit private sector entities; and public sector entities other than the Australian Government and State, Territory and Local Governments.

Whilst Tier 2 requirements would be available to all not-for-profit private sector entities and most public sector entities, regulators might exercise a power to require the application of Tier 1 requirements by the entities they regulate. In the case of Commonwealth agencies and authorities, the Department of Finance and Deregulation is the regulator and could provide authorisation through the FMOs.

Other new standards, revised standards, interpretations and amending standards that were issued prior to the sign-off date and are applicable to the future reporting period are not expected to have a future financial impact on the Trust.


Revenue

Interest Revenue

Under subsection 6(2) of the Natural Heritage Trust of Australia Act 1997, the Trust is entitled to receive interest income equal to the fixed-income percentage of the uninvested amount standing to the credit of the Trust’s Special Account as at the end of the financial year. For 2011-12, the fixed-income percentage is the percentage equal to the rate of interest earned by the Commonwealth as at the end of the financial year on deposits held with the Reserve Bank of Australia.

The funds held in the Official Public Account constitute ‘uninvested funds’ and as such are subject to the interest income provision. The interest is also applicable to all funds held in the Trust’s bank account excluding unpresented cheques, together with cash on hand and unbanked money.

Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest method as set out in AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (Refer to Note 4A).



Revenue from Government

Under subsection 23 of the Natural Heritage Trust of Australia Act 1997, if another Act appropriates an amount from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for credit to the Trust’s Special Account, the amount is to be credited to the Special Account. In 2012, $172,763,000 (2011: $195,735,000) was credited to the Special Account from administered appropriations received by the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities under Appropriation Act (No.1) 2011-2012.



Gains

Resources Received Free of Charge

Resources received free of charge are recognised as gains when, and only when, a fair value can be reliably determined and the services would have been purchased if they had not been donated. Use of those resources is recognised as an expense.

Resources received free of charge are recorded as either revenue or gains depending on their nature.
Transactions with the Government as Owner

There were no transactions with the Government as owner during 2011-12 (2010-11: none).



Cash

Cash is recognised at its nominal amount. Cash and cash equivalents includes:



  1. cash on hand;

  2. demand deposits in bank accounts with an original maturity of 3 months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and subject to insignificant risk of changes in value; and

  3. cash in special account.

Financial Assets

The Trust classifies its financial assets as ‘loans and receivables’.

The classification depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition.

Financial assets are recognised and derecognised upon trade date.



Effective Interest Method

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset and of allocating interest income over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset, or, where appropriate, a shorter period.

Income is recognised on an effective interest rate basis except for financial assets that are recognised at fair value through profit or loss.

Loans and Receivables

Trade receivables, loans and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are classified as ‘loans and receivables’. Loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method less impairment. Interest is recognised by applying the effective interest rate.



Impairment of Financial Assets

Financial assets are assessed for impairment at the end of each reporting period.

Financial assets held at amortised cost - if there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has been incurred for loans and receivables held at amortised cost, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The carrying amount is reduced by way of an allowance account. The loss is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

Financial Liabilities

The Trust classifies its financial liabilities as ‘other financial liabilities’.

Financial liabilities are recognised and derecognised upon trade date.

Other Financial Liabilities

Other financial liabilities, including borrowings, are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs.

These liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, with interest expense recognised on an effective yield basis.

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments through the expected life of the financial liability, or, where appropriate, a shorter period.

Supplier and other payables are recognised at amortised cost. Liabilities are recognised to the extent that the goods or services have been received (and irrespective of having been invoiced).

Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

Contingent liabilities and contingent assets are not recognised in the balance sheet but are reported in the relevant schedules and notes. They may arise from uncertainty as to the existence of a liability or asset or represent an asset or liability in respect of which the amount cannot be reliably measured. Contingent assets are disclosed when settlement is probable but not virtually certain and contingent liabilities are disclosed when settlement is greater than remote.



Taxation

The Trust is exempt from all forms of taxation except Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of GST except:


  • where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office; and

  • for receivables and payables.

Note 2: Events After the Reporting Period


There was no subsequent event that had the potential to significantly affect the ongoing structure and financial activities of the Trust.
Note 3: Expenses


 

2012

 

2011

 

$'000

 

$'000

Note 3A: Supplier

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goods and services

 

 

 

Implementation costs1

39,954

 

41,286

Contractors

6,137

 

5,084

General goods and services

3,267

 

1,493

Total goods and services

49,358

 

47,863

 

 

 

 

Goods and services are made up of:

 

 

 

Provision of goods – related entities

149

 

6

Provision of goods – external parties

10

 

69

Rendering of services – related entities

44,718

 

43,939

Rendering of services - external parties

4,481

 

3,849

Total goods and services

49,358

 

47,863

 

 

 

 

Total supplier expenses

49,358

 

47,863

1. Represents funding provided to the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to cover costs associated with implementing the Trust’s activities.




Note 3B: Grants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public sector:

 

 

 

Australian Government entities (related entities)

11,498

 

8,214

State and Territory Governments

43,152

 

71,652

Local Governments

8,206

 

5,828

Private sector:

 

 

 

Non-profit organisations

66,132

 

57,399

Profit making entities

8,967

 

18,887

Individuals

108

 

35

Overseas

-

 

47

Universities

3,602

 

3,396

Total grants

141,665

 

165,458




Note 3C: Write-Down and Impairment of Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset write-downs and impairments from:

 

 

 

Impairment on grants and other receivables

197

 

-

Total write-down and impairment of assets

197

 

-




Note 3D: Other Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sponsorships

29

 

-

Total other expenses

29

 

-

Note 4: Income




 

2012

 

2011

 

$'000

 

$'000

OWN-SOURCE REVENUE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note 4A: Interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

13,505

 

18,615

Total interest

13,505

 

18,615




Note 4B: Other Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repayments of prior years grants expenditure

341

 

2,206

Total other revenue

341

 

2,206


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