Schedules of commitments
as at 30 June 2011
| 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| $'000 | $'000 | |
| BY TYPE | ||
| Commitments receivable | ||
| Sublease rental income | (123,005) | (148,988) |
| Net GST recoverable on commitments1 | (23,565) | (44,541) |
| Total commitments receivable | (146,570) | (193,529) |
| Commitments payable | ||
| Capital commitments | ||
| Infrastructure, plant and equipment | 47,489 | 49,359 |
| Total capital commitments | 47,489 | 49,359 |
| Other commitments | ||
| Operating leases2 | 382,304 | 321,511 |
| Other3 | 249,084 | 280,810 |
| Total other commitments | 631,388 | 602,321 |
| Net commitments by type | 532,307 | 458,151 |
| BY MATURITY | ||
| Commitments receivable | ||
| Operating lease income | ||
| One year or less | (26,878) | (41,161) |
| From one to five years | (62,100) | (77,602) |
| Over five years | (34,027) | (30,225) |
| Total operating lease income | (123,005) | (148,988) |
| Other commitments receivable | ||
| One year or less | (11,438) | (33,207) |
| From one to five years | (11,877) | (10,990) |
| Over five years | (250) | (344) |
| Total other commitments receivable | (23,565) | (44,541) |
| Commitments payable | ||
| Capital commitments | ||
| One year or less | 30,576 | 29,297 |
| From one to five years | 16,914 | 20,003 |
| Over five years | - | 59 |
| Total capital commitments | 47,490 | 49,359 |
| Operating lease commitments | ||
| One year or less | 118,985 | 120,702 |
| From one to five years | 179,514 | 168,160 |
| Over five years | 83,805 | 32,649 |
| Total operating lease commitments | 382,304 | 321,511 |
| Other Commitments | ||
| One year or less | 121,938 | 165,181 |
| From one to five years | 125,628 | 114,038 |
| Over five years | 1,517 | 1,591 |
| Total other commitments | 249,083 | 280,810 |
| Net commitments by maturity | 532,307 | 458,151 |
The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
Note:
1 Commitments are GST inclusive where relevant.
2 Operating leases included are effectively non-cancellable and comprise:
Property leases for residential, compound and chancery properties at overseas posts and office property in Canberra and all state offices in Australia
The leased estate consists of properties leased by the Department from private landlords. The terms and conditions of these leases overseas are negotiated at post and vary based on local market conditions.
Agreements for the provision of motor vehicles to senior executive officers
No contingent rentals exist. There are no renewal or purchase options available to the Department.
Leases for computer equipment
The lessor typically provides all computer equipment and software as necessary in the supply contract for 3 years, with instalments paid quarterly.
Leases for office equipment
All overseas lease terms and conditions are negotiated at posts and vary based on local market conditions.
3 Includes passport, property and maintenance, IT services and security services contracts.
