Part 1: Revenue Measures (continued)
Environment
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation — revised charging arrangements
| 2015‑16 | 2016‑17 | 2017‑18 | 2018‑19 | 2019‑20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of the Environment | ‑ | ‑2.2 | ‑1.6 | ‑1.2 | ‑1.0 |
| Related expense ($m) | |||||
| Department of the Environment | ‑ | ‑2.2 | ‑1.6 | ‑1.2 | ‑1.0 |
The Government will revise cost recovery arrangements for services provided by the Department of the Environment in administering the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
This measure will better align the fees and charges for environmental assessments with the costs of delivering the service and improve the efficiency of charging arrangements, consistent with the Australian Government Charging Framework.
Fuel Quality Standards — revised charging arrangements
| 2015‑16 | 2016‑17 | 2017‑18 | 2018‑19 | 2019‑20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of the Environment | ‑ | 0.1 | .. | .. | 0.1 |
| Related expense ($m) | |||||
| Department of the Environment | ‑ | 0.1 | .. | .. | 0.1 |
The Government will revise cost recovery arrangements for services provided by the Department of the Environment in administering the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000.
This measure will better align the fees and charges for applications to vary a fuel standard and improve the efficiency of charging arrangements, consistent with the Australian Government Charging Framework.