Example 19
Statements of intent: Examples of reporting practice.
Vote Biosecurity, Performance Information for Appropriations (2008/09), pages 43-44
Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses
Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses
Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives
| Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations | Appropriation |
|---|---|
| Immediate outcome or impact Policy advice and initiatives that support the ongoing development and implementation of New Zealand’s biosecurity system as articulated in the New Zealand Biosecurity Strategy. Intermediate outcomes A business environment for the agriculture, food, forestry and related sectors that supports innovation, enterprise and high performance. New Zealanders are informed and involved participants in MAF’s regulatory systems. |
Biosecurity Policy |
| Intermediate outcomes Market access for New Zealand’s animal and plant products is maintained through the administration of biosecurity standards, and the provision of export certification. It involves auditing against biosecurity regulatory standards and providing assurance to trading partners that New Zealand exporters are complying with the relevant regulations. New Zealand’s reputation for consistent and principled application of international trade, sanitary and phytosanitary rules is maintained and/or enhanced through the provision of approvals and assurance to trading partners that New Zealand exporters are complying with the relevant regulations. End outcome Market access for New Zealand’s animal and plant products is maintained and/or enhanced. |
Biosecurity Approvals and Assurance |
| Intermediate Outcomes New Zealand’s reputation for consistent and principled application of international trade, sanitary and phytosanitary rules is maintained and/or enhanced through the investigation and (where appropriate) prosecution of individuals and organisations who breach biosecurity legislation. New Zealanders are informed and involved participants in MAF’s regulatory systems. |
Biosecurity Enforcement |
| Immediate outcome or impact The development (and subsequent implementation) of the New Zealand Biosecurity System is based on scientific evidence and current research. This is reflected in the development of system-wide standards (and subsequent implementation) that are integrated, adaptive, and timely in protecting New Zealand’s natural advantage. This process relies on MAF BNZ undertaking risk analysis to support standard development, administration of biosecurity standards and export certification, and monitoring of border pathways. End outcome Market access for New Zealand’s animal and plant products is maintained. New Zealand’s reputation for consistent and principled application of international trade, sanitary and phytosanitary rules, regulations and/or standards is maintained and/or enhanced. |
Biosecurity Standards |
| Immediate outcome or impact Potentially harmful pests and diseases are detected (and/or eradicated) through the implementation of surveillance activity in the terrestrial and aquatic environments and, if necessary, pests are eradicated or managed. Intermediate outcomes Prevention and reduction of harm to:
Sustainable economic growth and prosperity for New Zealanders. Healthy New Zealanders. Maintained and enhanced economic, social and cultural benefits for New Zealanders from the environment. |
Biosecurity Surveillance and Incursion Response |
| Immediate outcome or impact Potentially harmful pests and diseases are intercepted at main (border) entry points through the identification and management of all biosecurity risk goods, and goods that may be contaminated with biosecurity risk organisms. It includes the inspection and clearance of aircraft, vessels, cargo, containers, mail and passengers, and the audit and approval of transitional facilities, in accordance with biosecurity legislation and standards. Intermediate outcomes Prevention and reduction of harm to:
Sustainable economic growth and prosperity for New Zealanders. Healthy New Zealanders. Maintained and enhanced economic, social and cultural benefits for New Zealanders from the environment. |
Border Clearance Services |