1. The Legislature
Expenses
Agency
2014-15
Revised
$m
Capital Expenditure
2015-16
Budget
$m
Var.
%
2014-15
Revised
$m
2015-16
Budget
$m
Chamber and Committee Support ........................ 21.1
21.1
0.2
2.9
4.3
49.8
Members' Support .................................................116.0
116.2
0.2
15.8
23.7
49.9
8.0
8.0
0.2
1.1
1.6
49.8
145.0
145.3
0.2
19.8
29.7
49.9
Var.
%
The Legislature
Service Group
Community Access ................................................
Total
Budget Estimates 2015-16
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Introduction
The Legislature, or the Parliament of New South Wales, provides a system of representative and
responsible government by making laws and providing a forum for overseeing the Executive
Government and for debating public policy issues.
Departments within the Legislature provide support services for the Legislative Council,
Legislative Assembly and Members of Parliament, and for the operation of the Parliament House
building.
The Parliament operates under the Constitution Act 1902.
Services
The Legislature’s key services are:

providing chamber and committee support services, such as procedural advice, research,
public consultation and parliamentary reporting

providing support services for Members such as organisational development, salary and
entitlement administration, facilities management and information

running community access programs such as school visits, tours, exhibitions, displays,
public events, functions and web streaming, and publishing Member newsletters.
2015-16 Budget Highlights
In 2015-16, the Legislature’s key initiatives include:

$4.5 million to continue to replace the core components of the electrical distribution system
at Parliament House to improve safety and compliance with current standards and
legislation

$3.2 million to complete the replacement of the original furniture and fittings in the Tower
Block to provide a safe and efficient work environment for Members and their staff

$3.1 million to continue to replace the Lotus Notes/Domino infrastructure achieving
efficiency and productivity gains

$1.9 million to create a new seminar space and provide greater opportunities for public
engagement and seminars

$1.9 million to upgrade security infrastructure within Parliament House for the safety of
Members and visitors.
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The Legislature
Service Group Statements
Chamber and Committee Support
Service description: This service group covers specialist advice, information and research services for
Members, operational support for the chambers, secretariat services for
committees, and Hansard services for the Houses and committees.
Employees:
Units
2012-13
Actual
2013-14
Actual
2014-15
Forecast
2014-15
Revised
2015-16
Forecast
FTE
100
100
100
98
96
__________
2014-15__________
Budget
Revised
$000
$000
2015-16
Budget
$000
Financial indicators:
Total Expenses Excluding Losses
Total expenses include the following:
Employee related
Other operating expenses
Grants and subsidies
Other expenses
Capital Expenditure
Budget Estimates 2015-16
20,746
21,062
21,098
8,664
5,014
18
5,885
8,683
5,387
16
5,901
8,547
5,090
17
5,910
3,315
2,878
4,310
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Members' Support
Service description: This service group covers Members' services by providing corporate services,
facilities management and information and technology support. For Legislative
Assembly Members, it includes management of electorate offices.
Units
2012-13
Actual
2013-14
Actual
2014-15
Forecast
2014-15
Revised
2015-16
Forecast
FTE Members' staff supported
IT helpdesk calls from Members
and staff
no.
252
250
250
252
252
no.
11,266
10,042
11,000
10,400
10,500
Employees:
FTE
385
375
376
377
375
Service measures:
__________
2014-15__________
Budget
Revised
$000
$000
2015-16
Budget
$000
112,307
115,961
116,168
46,902
27,142
97
31,863
47,801
29,664
89
32,485
47,069
28,017
91
32,547
17,940
15,840
23,740
Financial indicators:
Total Expenses Excluding Losses
Total expenses include the following:
Employee related
Other operating expenses
Grants and subsidies
Other expenses
Capital Expenditure
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Community Access
Service description: This service group covers community education services by providing school and
visitor tours, open days and educational sessions. It also provides exhibition
services, public events and functions, web streaming of the proceedings in both
Houses and Members' newsletters to constituents.
Units
2012-13
Actual
2013-14
Actual
2014-15
Forecast
2014-15
Revised
2015-16
Forecast
no.
70
66
68
108
132
FTE
31
31
31
31
30
Service measures:
Education programs conducted
(a)
Employees:
__________
2014-15__________
Budget
Revised
$000
$000
2015-16
Budget
$000
Financial indicators:
Total Expenses Excluding Losses
Total expenses include the following:
Employee related
Other operating expenses
Grants and subsidies
Other expenses
Capital Expenditure
8,729
8,020
8,035
3,645
2,109
7
2,479
3,304
2,052
6
2,248
3,257
1,938
6
2,250
1,395
1,096
1,642
(a) Education programs delivered by video conference were launched during 2014-15 leading to a significant
increase in the number of programs deliverable.
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Financial Statements
Operating Statement
__________
2014-15__________
Budget
Revised
$000
$000
2015-16
Budget
$000
Expenses Excluding Losses
Operating Expenses Employee related
Other operating expenses
Depreciation and amortisation
Grants and subsidies
59,211
34,265
59,788
37,103
58,873
35,045
7,957
7,407
10,562
122
111
114
40,227
40,634
40,707
141,782
145,043
145,301
123,233
123,233
129,536
22,650
19,699
29,692
5,669
5,559
5,707
112
157
...
31
399
...
4,355
4,355
4,543
425
451
238
156,475
153,853
169,716
Gain/(loss) on disposal of non current assets
...
(512)
...
Other gains/(losses)
...
(3)
...
14,693
8,295
24,415
Other expenses
TOTAL EXPENSES EXCLUDING LOSSES
Revenue
Recurrent appropriation
Capital appropriation
Sales of goods and services
Investment revenue
Grants and contributions
Acceptance by Crown Entity of employee benefits and
other liabilities
Other revenue
Total Revenue
Net Result
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Balance Sheet
__________
2014-15__________
Budget
Revised
$000
$000
2015-16
Budget
$000
Assets
Current Assets
Cash assets
4,658
527
5,185
Receivables
1,230
1,623
1,623
Inventories
70
68
68
5,958
2,218
6,876
146,019
67,849
218,476
56,433
226,792
63,421
3,843
3,759
7,585
Total Non Current Assets
217,711
278,668
297,798
Total Assets
223,669
280,886
304,674
Payables
5,266
6,341
5,714
Provisions
5,320
5,268
5,268
10,586
11,609
10,982
57
63
63
57
63
63
10,643
11,672
11,045
213,026
269,214
293,629
Total Current Assets
Non Current Assets
Property, plant and equipment Land and building
Plant and equipment
Intangibles
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities
Non Current Liabilities
Provisions
Total Non Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Net Assets
Equity
Reserves
Accumulated funds
Total Equity
Budget Estimates 2015-16
40,565
103,097
103,097
172,461
166,117
190,532
213,026
269,214
293,629
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Cash Flow Statement
__________
2014-15__________
Budget
Revised
$000
$000
2015-16
Budget
$000
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Payments
Employee related
54,856
58,752
58,359
122
111
114
78,733
78,659
75,820
133,711
137,522
134,293
123,233
123,233
129,536
22,650
19,699
29,692
5,669
5,559
5,707
112
157
...
31
399
...
4,666
4,589
3,708
156,361
153,636
168,643
22,650
16,114
34,350
...
9
...
(19,304)
(17,356)
(24,709)
(3,346)
(2,458)
(4,983)
(22,650)
(19,805)
(29,692)
...
(3,691)
4,658
Opening Cash and Cash Equivalents
4,658
4,218
527
Closing Cash and Cash Equivalents
4,658
527
5,185
14,693
8,295
24,415
7,957
7,307
10,562
...
512
(627)
22,650
16,114
34,350
Grants and subsidies
Other
Total Payments
Receipts
Recurrent appropriation
Capital appropriation
Sale of goods and services
Interest received
Grants and contributions
Other
Total Receipts
Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Other
Net Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash
Cash Flow Reconciliation
Net result
Non cash items added back
Change in operating assets and liabilities
Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities
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