Vote Justice
APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Justice (M42)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry of Justice
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY OF JUSTICE: Minister of Justice
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Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections
Annual and Permanent Appropriations
2014/15
Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000
Administration of Legal Services (M42)
This appropriation is limited to the administration of community, legal and related services; and
the management and collection of related debt.
22,521
5,420
27,941
Public Defence Service (M42)
This appropriation is limited to the provision of legal services by the Public Defence Service.
23,370
2,352
25,722
7,765
495
8,260
53,656
8,267
61,923
Ministry of Justice - Capital Expenditure 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.
115,032
27,629
142,661
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure
115,032
27,629
142,661
Community Law Centres (M42)
This appropriation is limited to funding programmes to support Community Law Centres.
10,970
-
10,970
Crime Prevention and Community Safety Programmes (M42)
This appropriation is limited to the funding of programmes delivered by non government
organisations and local government agencies to prevent and reduce crime.
11,782
1,610
13,392
Electoral Services (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.
43,993
1,697
45,690
330
220
550
7,360
(3,500)
3,860
22,869
316
23,185
109,555
16,000
125,555
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type
Departmental Output Expenses
Sector Leadership and Support (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.
Total Departmental Output Expenses
Departmental Capital Expenditure
Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Equity Promotion and Protection Services - Inspector General PLA (M42)
This appropriation is limited to funding the Inspector-General as per the provisions of the
Permanent Legislative Authority contained in section 8 of the Inspector-General of Intelligence
and Security Act 1996.
Family Dispute Resolution Services (M42)
This appropriation is limited to approved family dispute resolution services.
Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services (M42)
This appropriation is limited to funding work performed by the Law Commission, the Human
Rights Commission, the Independent Police Conduct Authority, the Privacy Commissioner and
the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security.
Legal Aid (M42)
This appropriation is limited to the payments of legal aid to approved providers.
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2014/15
Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000
Provision of Protective Fiduciary Services (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
Provision of Services from the Electoral Commission - Broadcasting 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.
2,855
-
2,855
Support and Assistance provided by Victim Support to Victims of Crime (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
218,373
16,343
234,716
18,866
-
18,866
Impairment of Offender Levy (M42)
This appropriation is limited to allowances for the impairment of the Offender Levy in accordance
with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
1,366
-
1,366
Victims' Services (M42)
This appropriation is limited to the provision of funding for entitlements and services for victims of
crime.
4,350
151
4,501
24,582
151
24,733
20,546
(838)
19,708
15,786
(628)
15,158
4,760
(210)
4,550
20,546
(838)
19,708
432,189
51,552
483,741
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Impairment of Legal Aid Debt (M42)
This appropriation is limited to the impairment of legal aid debt in accordance with Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice.
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure
Justice Policy Advice and Related Services 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.
Departmental Output Expenses
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.
Legal and Ministerial Services
This category is limited to the provision of legal and ministerial services to support decisionmaking by Ministers on government matters (other than policy decision-making).
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations
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Capital Injection Authorisations
2014/15
Estimates Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates Budget
$000
Total Budget
$000
7
58,281
58,288
Ministry of Justice - Capital Injection (M42)
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Supporting Information
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole
1.2 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
2014/15
Supplementary Estimates
NonDepartmental Departmental
Total
Estimates Transactions Transactions Transactions
$000
$000
$000
$000
Total
$000
Appropriations
Output Expenses
272,029
8,267
16,343
24,610
296,639
Benefits or Related Expenses
-
N/A
-
-
-
Borrowing Expenses
-
-
-
-
-
24,582
-
151
151
24,733
115,032
27,629
-
27,629
142,661
-
-
N/A
-
-
20,546
(838)
-
(838)
19,708
Other Expenses
Capital Expenditure
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital
Expenditure
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)
Output Expenses
Other Expenses
-
-
-
-
-
Capital Expenditure
-
N/A
-
-
-
432,189
35,058
16,494
51,552
483,741
-
N/A
-
-
-
45,137
N/A
2,516
2,516
47,653
200
N/A
-
-
200
45,337
N/A
2,516
2,516
47,853
Total Appropriations
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts
Tax Revenue
Non-Tax Revenue
Capital Receipts
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts
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Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses
Administration of Legal Services (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the administration of community, legal and related services; and the
management and collection of related debt.
Expenses and Revenue
2014/15
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation
22,521
5,420
27,941
Revenue from the Crown
22,392
5,415
27,807
129
5
134
Revenue from Others
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has increased by $5.420 million to $27.941 million, due to:
 an increase of $4.480 million owing to a transfer from other appropriations administered by the
Ministry of Justice taking into account changes to the allocation of the efficiency dividends, and to
allow for movements in the allocation of overheads in the 2014/15 financial year
 an increase of $500,000 owing to a transfer from 2013/14 to implement the Victims of Crime Reform
Act
 an increase of $200,000 owing to a transfer from 2013/14 to fund ongoing legal aid reforms
 an increase of $150,000 owing to a transfer from the non-departmental output expense for Crime
Prevention and Community Safety Programmes to fund ongoing costs associated with the expansion
of restorative justice programmes
 an increase of $85,000 to fund additional capital charge on the revaluation of land and buildings as at
30 June 2014, and
 an increase of $5,000 in revenue received for employees seconded to other government agencies.
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Public Defence Service (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the provision of legal services by the Public Defence Service.
Expenses and Revenue
2014/15
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation
23,370
2,352
25,722
Revenue from the Crown
23,275
2,347
25,622
95
5
100
Revenue from Others
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has increased by $2.352 million to $25.722 million due to:
 an increase of $2.316 million owing to a transfer from other appropriations administered by the
Ministry of Justice taking into account changes to the allocation of the efficiency dividends, and to
allow for movements in the allocation of overheads in the 2014/15 financial year
 an increase of $31,000 to fund additional capital charge on the revaluation of land and buildings as at
30 June 2014, and
 an increase of $5,000 in revenue received for employees seconded to other government agencies.
Sector Leadership and Support (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
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.
Expenses and Revenue
2014/15
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation
7,765
495
8,260
Revenue from the Crown
7,700
493
8,193
65
2
67
Revenue from Others
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Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has increased by $495,000 to $8.260 million due to:
 an increase of $478,000 owing to a transfer from other appropriations administered by the Ministry of
Justice taking into account changes to the allocation of the efficiency dividends, and to allow for
movements in the allocation of overheads in the 2014/15 financial year
 an increase of $15,000 to fund additional capital charge on the revaluation of land and buildings as at
30 June 2014, and
 an increase of $2,000 in revenue received for employees seconded to other government agencies.
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital
Injections
Ministry of Justice - Capital Expenditure PLA (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
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.
Capital Expenditure
2014/15
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Forests/Agricultural
-
-
-
Land
-
-
-
Property, Plant and Equipment
77,111
45,225
122,336
Intangibles
37,921
(17,596)
20,325
-
-
-
115,032
27,629
142,661
Other
Total Appropriation
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has increased by $27.629 million to $142.661 million, due to changes in forecast
capital expenditure requirements. This is mainly due to to the funding received for the Christchurch
Justice and Emergency Services Precinct build.
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Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Ministry of Justice
Details of Net Asset Schedule
2014/15
2014/15 Supplementary
Main Estimates
Estimates
Projections
Projections
$000
$000 Explanation of Projected Movements in 2014/15
Opening Balance
818,076
Capital Injections
7
Capital Withdrawals
-
-
(13)
248
Other Movements
-
-
Closing Balance
818,070
911,438
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit
Incurred)
852,902 Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited
results as at 30 June 2014.
58,288 Funding received for the Christchurch Justice and Emergency
Services Precinct build.
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Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental
Appropriations
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Community Law Centres (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to funding programmes to support Community Law Centres.
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.
Crime Prevention and Community Safety Programmes (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the funding of programmes delivered by non government organisations
and local government agencies to prevent and reduce crime.
Expenses
2014/15
Total Appropriation
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
11,782
1,610
13,392
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.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has increased by $1.610 million to $13.392 million, due to:
 an increase of $1.260 million owing to a transfer from the Justice Sector Fund to address domestic
violence programmes and to work with communities at high risk of offending and victimisation, and
 an increase of $700,000 owing to a transfer from 2013/14 to fund victim services arising from the
implementation of the Victims of Crime Reform Act.
Offset by:
 a decrease of $200,000 owing to a transfer to 2015/16 for the completion of the partnering to reduce
offending and victimisation project, and
 a decrease of $150,000 owing to a transfer to the departmental output expense for Administration of
Legal Services to fund ongoing costs associated with the expansion of restorative justice programmes.
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Electoral Services (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
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.
Expenses
2014/15
Total Appropriation
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
43,993
1,697
45,690
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2014/15
Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard
90.5 - 92.5%
Expired measure
Expired measure
Statutory deadlines are met for General Elections
Achieved
Expired measure
Expired measure
Promote statutory compliance of parties, candidates and third
parties with electoral law by the provision of guidance, advisory
opinions and review of statutory returns
Achieved
Expired measure
Expired measure
Independent and accurate advice is provided as required on
electoral matters
Achieved
Expired measure
Expired measure
N/A
Expired measure
Expired measure
Achieved
Expired measure
Expired measure
Percentage of eligible New Zealanders enrolled on Election Day
New measure
90.5%-92.5%
90.5%-92.5%
Percentage of eligible New Zealanders voting in the General
Election
New measure
69.6%-75.0%
69.6%-75.0%
Percentage of 18 to 24-year-olds enrolled
New measure
75.0%-80.0%
75.0%-80.0%
All returns are by due dates
New measure
100%
100%
Request and complaints received are processed
New measure
100%
100%
Feedback received on advisory opinions indicates satisfaction
with the standard of the response
New measure
Satisfactory or better
Satisfactory or better
Response time for follow-up action on statutory returns where
non-compliance is established
New measure
Five working days
Five working days
Response time to requests for advisory opinions
New measure
Five working days
Five working days
Performance Measures
Percentage of eligible electors enrolled as at 30 June
Provision of services as required to the Representation
Commission
Promote public awareness of electoral matters through
education and information programmes, through a report on
outcome of programmes to Parliament via the Minister of Justice
(Section 8 of the Electoral Act 1993)
Facilitate participation in Parliamentary Elections
Making available information to assist political parties,
candidates, and third parties to meet their statutory obligations
in respect of electoral matters administered by the Electoral
Commission
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2014/15
Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard
Percentage of voters who consider the voting system is easy to
understand
New measure
60%
60%
Rate of informal voting as a result of error in marking the voting
paper
New measure
0.25%
0.25%
All requests for policy advice are acknowledged and scheduled
into the work programme
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Advice does not require further classification
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Advice provided in the timeframe requested
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Number of applications for enrolment processed
New measure
400,000
400,000
Number of updates to elector information processed
New measure
900,000
900,000
Percentage accuracy of processing
New measure
At least 99%
At least 99%
Applications and changes are processed on receipt with
confirmations (except changes to honorifics and occupation)
prepared and mailed by the following Tuesday
New measure
At least 99%
At least 99%
Percentage of New Zealanders who express confidence in the
administration of the electoral system
New measure
90%
90%
Percentage of New Zealanders who express satisfaction with
the administration of the General Election
New measure
90%
90%
Conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act
1993
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Release of results on Election Day: 100% of advance voting
results by 8:30pm
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Release of results on Election Day: 50% of voting place results
by 10:00pm
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Release of results on Election Day: 100% of voting place results
by 11:30pm
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Availability of official results within 14 days
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Performance Measures
Promoting public awareness of electoral matters through
education and information programmes
Providing advice to the Minister and the House on electoral
matters, including those referred to the Electoral Commission
Compiling and maintaining electoral rolls
Conduct of the 2014 General Election
Note - Performance measures have been revised to align with the Electoral Commission's Statement of
Performance Expectations for 2014/15.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Electoral Commission in the
Commission's Annual Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has increased by $1.697 million to $45.690 million, due to:
 an increase of $750,000 to fund the process to consider changing the New Zealand flag, and
 an increase of $947,000 to fund the Northland by-election.
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Equity Promotion and Protection Services - Inspector General PLA (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to funding the Inspector-General as per the provisions of the Permanent
Legislative Authority contained in section 8 of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act
1996.
Expenses
2014/15
Total Appropriation
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
330
220
550
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has increased by $220,000 to $550,000 due to a transfer from the Intelligence
Community to fund the expansion of the office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security.
Family Dispute Resolution Services (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to approved family dispute resolution services.
Expenses
2014/15
Total Appropriation
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
7,360
(3,500)
3,860
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.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has decreased by $3.500 million to $3.860 million, due to:
 a decrease of $4 million owing to a transfer to the non-departmental output expense for Legal Aid to
fund the increase in legal aid applications and address the legal aid cost pressures.
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Offset by:
 an increase of $250,000 owing to a transfer from the Vote Courts departmental appropriation for
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure for Courts, Tribunals and Other Authorities
Services, including the Collection and Enforcement of Fines and Civil Debts Services: District Court
Services, to fund Parenting through Separation programmes, and
 an increase of $250,000 owing to a transfer from the Vote Courts non-departmental appropriation for
Court and Coroner Related costs, to fund Parenting through Separation programmes.
Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to funding work performed by the Law Commission, the Human Rights
Commission, the Independent Police Conduct Authority, the Privacy Commissioner and the InspectorGeneral of Intelligence and Security.
Expenses
2014/15
Total Appropriation
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
22,869
316
23,185
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2014/15
Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard
100%
Expired measure
Expired measure
Average number of active law reform projects underway
6
Expired measure
Expired measure
Final law reform reports presented to the House during the year
6
Expired measure
Expired measure
100%
Expired measure
Expired measure
Number of open references as at 30 June
New measure
7
7
Number of completed references
New measure
7
7
All final reports are completed in the timeframe agreed with the
responsible Minister
New measure
100%
100%
All final reports are approved for publication by the Law
Commission Board
New measure
100%
100%
All issues papers and final reports are on the Law Commission's
website in an easily accessible format
New measure
100%
100%
Provision consistent with budgeted total output cost
New measure
Within +/-5%
Within +/-5%
Performance Measures
Law Commission
Advice provided is consistent with the quality criteria in the
Project Management and Quality Guide
Advice is provided within agreed timeframes
Law reform
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2014/15
Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard
Referred Government Bills reviewed against the LAC Guidelines
New measure
100%
100%
All advice to LAC approved by the lead Commissioner prior to
submission
New measure
100%
100%
All advice to LAC is provided within the agreed time
New measure
100%
100%
Provision consistent with budgeted total output cost
New measure
Within +/-10%
Within +/-10%
Implementation advice provided within agreed timeframes
New measure
100%
100%
Provision consistent with budgeted total output cost
New measure
Within +/-20%
Within +/-20%
19
Expired measure
Expired measure
9
Expired measure
Expired measure
20
Expired measure
Expired measure
65-85
Expired measure
Expired measure
Complaints and enquiries receive an initial response within three
working days
90%
Expired measure
Expired measure
Information, education and community programmes delivered to
agreed internal standards and satisfactory stakeholder feedback
75%
Expired measure
Expired measure
Advocacy, advice and guidance programmes are delivered to
agreed internal standards and satisfactory stakeholder feedback
75%
Expired measure
Expired measure
Submissions and reports produced to agreed internal standards
and satisfactory stakeholder feedback
75%
Expired measure
Expired measure
100%
Expired measure
Expired measure
60%
Expired measure
Expired measure
Effectiveness of working arrangements with government
partners to realise human rights, as measured by feedback from
social policy and justice sector Chief Executives
New measure
Positive feedback
Positive feedback
Effectiveness of working arrangements with government
partners to realise human rights, as measured by key HRC
recommendations implemented by central and local government
agencies
New measure
Recommendations
implemented
Recommendations
implemented
Increased reach and relevance, as measured by stakeholder
survey
New measure
3% increase
3% increase
Quality of legal interventions to promote human rights, as
measured by positive feedback from external peer review
New measure
Positive feedback
Positive feedback
Effectiveness of engagement with civil society, including tangata
whenua, business and affected sector groups, as measured by
the number of monitoring mechanisms established through the
National Plan of Action
New measure
3
3
Performance Measures
Quality of legislation
Implementation advice
Human Rights Commission
Projected number of information, education and community
programmes
Projected number of advocacy, advice and guidance
programmes
Projected number of submissions and other policy interventions
Projected number of human rights and privacy matters
conducted by the Office of Human Rights Proceedings
Human rights and privacy matters conducted to required
professional standards
Decisions on representation within 60 days of receipt of s82
Human Rights Act material from the Human Rights Commission
Education promotion and advocacy
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2014/15
Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard
Effectiveness of servicing and reporting on the independent
monitoring mechanisms for the Convention on the Rights of
Persons with disabilities and the Optional Protocol for the
Convention against Torture, as measured by satisfaction with
the coordinating role played by the Commission
New measure
90%
90%
Effectiveness of servicing and reporting on the independent
monitoring mechanisms for the Convention on the Rights of
Persons with disabilities and the Optional Protocol for the
Convention against Torture, as measured by reports being
tabled in the House within agreed timeframes
New measure
100%
100%
Quality of annual review and report into the good employer
obligations implemented by Crown entities, as measured by
relevant and accurate report
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Effectiveness of the advice and guidance provided to Crown
entities to improve their performance, as measured by the
number of Crown entities receiving advice
New measure
At least three
At least three
Effectiveness of the process to establish performance indicators
for the National Plan of Action, as measured by indicators being
established
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Customer satisfaction with the mediation process
New measure
90%
90%
Number of human rights complaints (including unlawful
discrimination) provided a disputes resolution service
New measure
1,400
1,400
Percentage of cases resolved through dispute resolution
services
New measure
80%
80%
Number of positive systemic changes led to by resolution, which
increase the realisation of human rights
New measure
85
85
Responsive and timely decision making, as measured by the
number of human rights matters received and undertaken
New measure
60-80
60-80
Responsive and timely decision making, as measured by the
percentage of applications assessed and allocated to a solicitor
within 10 working days
New measure
90%
90%
Responsive and timely decision making, as measured by
applications for representation substantially progressed within
four months
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
75% satisfied
Expired measure
Expired measure
90%
Expired measure
Expired measure
New measure
100%
100%
Performance Measures
Monitoring and reporting
Responding to and resolving anti-discrimination
complaints
Providing legal representation and bringing proceedings
(Office of Human Rights Proceedings)
Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA)
Participants in satisfaction surveys agree that the IPCA's
processes are satisfactory
All recommendations for improved Police policies, practices and
procedures are accepted by Police
Independent, high quality and timely investigations and
reviews
Reports as a result of Category 1 investigations are clear,
consistent and well-structured, and have well-argued
conclusions, as measured by the percentage of reports meeting
required standards
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Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard
New National Standards for Police custodial facilities agreed
with Police and operational by 31 December 2014
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Ongoing performance audits of compliance with the National
Standards are agreed with Police by 30 June 2015
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Presentations at conferences / seminars
New measure
35
35
Media enquiries received and answered
New measure
250
250
Website contains up-to-date copies of all privacy codes and
commentary, all formal statutory reports of the Privacy
Commissioner, all current published guidance from the Privacy
Commissioner, and additional resources to support compliance
with the Act
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Guidance materials produced by the Privacy Commissioner
meet the 'Plain English Writing Standard'
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Respond to 90% of 0800 line enquiries within one working day
New measure
90%
90%
Guidance materials are produced within agreed timelines
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
New policy files opened during the year
New measure
80
80
Identifiable progress in international efforts in which we are
engaged to enhance cooperation and interoperability between
privacy laws across trading partners
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Cross-border enforcement laws and practices in place
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Maintain close working relationship with Ministry of Justice
officials on the content and progress of the Law reform
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Survey of recipients of policy advice indicate that at least 70%
are satisfied with the service they received from the Privacy
Commissioner
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Our participation in the law reform process is valued by
stakeholders
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Advice on proposals provided within agreed timeframes
New measure
90%
90%
Requests for input into law reform is made available within
agreed timelines
New measure
90%
90%
New information sharing or matching programmes assessed
New measure
10
10
Toolkit produced for government agencies preparing to
implement new information sharing programmes
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Complaints able to be made online through the Privacy
Commissioner website
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
An active programme of engagement with the Government
Chief Privacy Officer (GCPO) to improve the handling of
personal information within the public sector
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
All statutory obligations to report on information matching met
New measure
100%
100%
Performance Measures
Monitor places of Police detention
Privacy Commissioner
Guidance, education and awareness
Policy and research
Better Public Services
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2014/15
Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard
60% of recommendations from formal review of information
sharing or matching programmes have been acted upon within
30 working days of the date of the review report being received
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
A trend of reducing concern about government agencies sharing
personal information
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Statutory timelines for reporting on information matching met
New measure
100%
100%
Percentage of responses to requests to review information
sharing agreements provided within agreed timeframes
New measure
90%
90%
Of the complaints processed, 30% are closed by settlement
between the parties
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Amendments to Codes of Practice meet all statutory
requirements
New measure
100%
100%
An external review of a sample of complaints investigations
rates 70% as 3.5 out of 5 or better on the legal analysis,
correctness of the legal conclusions, soundness of the
investigative procedure and timeliness of response
New measure
70%
70%
Complaints received are acknowledged within five days of
receipt
New measure
100%
100%
80% of complaints are completed, settled or discontinued within
nine months of receipt
New measure
85%
85%
Review of the operation of Credit Reporting Code commenced
New measure
Achieved
Achieved
Performance Measures
Better Public Services - cont’d
Compliance
Note - Performance measures have been revised to align with Crown entities' Statements of Performance
Expectations for 2014/15.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported in the Annual Reports for the Law
Commission, Human Rights Commission, Independent Police Conduct Authority, Privacy Commissioner,
and the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security. The performance information will be consolidated
and reported by the Minister of Justice, once the information has been reported by each Crown entity.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has increased by $316,000 to $23.185 million, due to:
 an increase of $285,000 owing to a transfer from the Intelligence Community to fund the expansion of
the office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security, and
 an increase of $31,000 owing to a transfer from 2013/14 to fund the delay in the expansion of the
office of, and appointment of the new Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security.
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Legal Aid (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the payments of legal aid to approved providers.
Expenses
2014/15
Total Appropriation
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
109,555
16,000
125,555
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.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has increased by $16 million to $125.555 million, due to:
 an increase of $12 million owing to a transfer from the Justice Sector Fund to address legal aid cost
pressures, and
 an increase of $4 million owing to a transfer from the non-departmental output expense for Family
Dispute Resolution Services to fund the increase in legal aid applications and address the legal aid
cost pressures.
Support and Assistance provided by Victim Support to Victims of Crime (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
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).
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2014/15
Performance Measures
Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard
1,500
Expired measure
Expired measure
New measure
2,300
2,300
25,000
Expired measure
Expired measure
New measure
10,000
10,000
Victim Support Services to Victims
Total number of crisis callouts responded to
Number of crisis victims supported
Total number of new incidents responded to
Total number of new incidents referred through the Victim
Support contact centre
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2014/15
Performance Measures
Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard
1,500
Expired measure
Expired measure
300
Expired measure
Expired measure
Criminal Justice System Support
Number of victims supported to prepare a Victim Impact
Statement
Repeat victims
Number of high risk repeat victims supported with a prevention
plan
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.
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Victims' Services (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the provision of funding for entitlements and services for victims of crime.
Expenses
2014/15
Total Appropriation
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
4,350
151
4,501
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.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has increased by $151,000 to $4.501 million, due to:
 an increase of $485,000 owing to a transfer from the Justice Sector Fund to fund initiatives that aim to
provide a stronger response to domestic violence, and
 an increase of $66,000 owing to a transfer of additional cash collected from offender levy in 2013/14.
Offset by:
 a decrease of $400,000 owing to a transfer to 2015/16 for the implementation of the new National
Home Safety Service.
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Capital Expenditure
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure
Justice Policy Advice and Related Services (M42)
Overarching Purpose Statement
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.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
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.
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
2014/15
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
20,546
(838)
19,708
15,786
(628)
15,158
4,760
(210)
4,550
Revenue from the Crown
20,215
(961)
19,254
Justice Policy Advice
15,499
(740)
14,759
4,716
(221)
4,495
Revenue from Others
331
123
454
Justice Policy Advice
287
112
399
44
11
55
Total Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Justice Policy Advice
Legal and Ministerial Services
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses
Legal and Ministerial Services
Legal and Ministerial Services
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What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be
Assessed
2014/15
Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard
The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice with the policy advice
service, as per the common satisfaction survey
At least 80%
At least 70%
At least 70%
The total cost per hour of producing outputs (see Note 1)
At most $150
$5
At most $155
Assessment of Performance
Departmental Output Expenses
Justice Policy Advice
Legal and Ministerial Services
Note 1 - The Treasury has updated the definition and formula for calculating the total cost per hour of
producing outputs to exclude non-policy advice hours. The standard has been adjusted to reflect this
change.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
Justice Policy Advice
The category has decreased by $628,000 to $15.158 million, due to:
 a decrease of $1.219 million owing to a transfer to other appropriations administered by the Ministry of
Justice taking into account changes to the allocation of the efficiency dividends, and to allow for
movements in the allocation of overheads in the 2014/15 financial year
 a decrease of $161,000 owing to a transfer to 2015/16 for the completion of the work program that
aims to provide a stronger response to domestic violence
 a decrease of $30,000 owing to a transfer to 2015/16 for the completion of the evaluation of partnering
to reduce offending and victimisation programme, and
 a decrease of $20,000 owing to a transfer to 2015/16 for the completion of family justice reforms
evaluation.
Offset by:
 an increase of $295,000 owing to a transfer from the Justice Sector Fund for the funding of initiatives
that aim to provide a stronger response to domestic violence, and for the review of Domestic Violence
Act 1995
 an increase of $292,000 to fund the process to consider changing the New Zealand flag
 an increase of $112,000 in revenue received for employees seconded to other government agencies
 an increase of $80,000 owing to a transfer from the Justice Sector Fund to support work with
communities at high risk of offending and victimisation, and
 an increase of $23,000 to fund additional capital charge on the revaluation of land and buildings as at
30 June 2014.
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Legal and Ministerial Services
The category has decreased by $210,000 to $4.550 million, due to:
 a decrease of $326,000 owing to a transfer to other appropriations administered by the Ministry of
Justice taking into account changes to the allocation of the efficiency dividends, and to allow for
movements in the allocation of overheads in the 2014/15 financial year.
Offset by:
 an increase of $100,000 owing to a transfer from 2013/14 to fund ongoing costs associated with a
judicial review application for compensation for wrongful imprisonment
 an increase of $10,000 funded from the Judicial Conduct Commissioner to fund judicial review
proceedings
 an increase of $5,000 to fund additional capital charge on the revaluation of land and buildings as at
30 June 2014, and
 an increase of $1,000 in revenue received for employees seconded to other government agencies.
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