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Note 9: Other Information

9.1 Current/non-current distinction for assets and liabilities

9.1A: Current/non-current distinction for assets and liabilities

2021

2020

$'000

$'000

Assets expected to be recovered in:

No more than 12 months

Cash and cash equivalents

10,463

16,271

Trade and other receivables

208,457

172,682

Other non-financial assets

4,268

4,909

Total no more than 12 months

223,188

193,862

More than 12 months

Land and buildings

309,811

355,345

Heritage and cultural

2,840

3,774

Plant and equipment

21,278

21,781

Intangibles - computer software

26,515

18,549

Other non-financial assets

1,736

467

Total more than 12 months

362,180

399,916

Total assets

585,368

593,778

Liabilities expected to be settled in:

No more than 12 months

Suppliers

14,819

15,802

Other payables

21,468

21,070

Leases

12,634

23,277

Employee provisions

35,109

34,068

Total no more than 12 months

84,030

94,217

More than 12 months

Leases

283,178

305,988

Employee provisions

59,799

58,442

Makegood provision

720

722

Total more than 12 months

343,697

365,152

Total liabilities

427,727

459,369

9.1B: Administered - Current/non-current distinction for assets and liabilities

2021

2020

$'000

$'000

Assets expected to be recovered in:

No more than 12 months

Cash and cash equivalents

1,643

1,633

Trade and other receivables

17,674

20,879

Other non-financial assets

7,947

9,627

Total no more than 12 months

27,264

32,139

More than 12 months

Equity accounted investments

769,258

569,641

Land and buildings

13,717

22,553

Plant and equipment

624

947

Intangibles - computer software

158

131

Other non-financial assets

23

593

Total more than 12 months

783,780

593,865

Total assets

811,044

626,004

Liabilities expected to be settled in:

No more than 12 months

Suppliers

12,554

10,839

Personal benefits

760

157

Grants

305

Subsidies

10,869

13,086

Other payables

39,779

40,793

Leases

3,115

3,231

Superannuation provision - former Solicitor-Generals' pensions

278

278

Makegood provisions

363

Total no more than 12 months

67,660

68,747

More than 12 months

Other payables

2,009,906

2,053,234

Leases

6,650

9,765

Superannuation provision - former Solicitor-Generals' pensions

4,066

4,524

Total more than 12 months

2,020,622

2,067,523

Total liabilities

2,088,282

2,136,270

9.2 Restructuring

9.2A: Departmental restructuring

2021

2020

Functions assumed:

Industrial relations policy and programs 1

$'000

$'000

Functions assumed from the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business (DESSFB)

Assets assumed

Appropriation receivable

13,064

Intangibles – computer software

6,943

Total assets assumed

20,007

Liabilities assumed

Supplier payables

(10)

Employee provisions

(13,610)

Total liabilities assumed

(13,620)

Net assets assumed 2

6,387

Income assumed

Recognised by DESSFB

4,399

Total income assumed

4,399

Expenses assumed

Recognised by DESSFB

4,399

Total expenses assumed

4,399

1. In accordance with the Administrative Arrangements Order of 29 May 2019, industrial relations programs and functions were transferred from the former Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business.

2. The net assets assumed from all entities was nil (2020: $6.387m).

9.2B: Administered restructuring

2021

2020

Functions assumed:

Industrial relations policy and programs 1

$'000

$'000

Functions assumed from the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business

Assets assumed

Trade and other receivables

330

Other non-financial assets

5,747

Total assets assumed

6,077

Liabilities assumed

Supplier payables

(3,437)

Total liabilities assumed

(3,437)

Net liabilities assumed 2

2,640

1. In accordance with the Administrative Arrangements Order of 29 May 2019, industrial relations programs and functions were transferred from the former Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business.

2. The net liabilities assumed from all entities were nil (2020: $2.640m).

9.3 Administered - expenditure on Royal Commissions in the 2020–21 administered financial statements

9.3A: Details of Royal Commission financial activities included in the 2020-21 administered schedule of comprehensive income

Administered (excluding Royal Commissions)

RCDIS 1

RCAC 2

RCNNDA 3

RCDVS 4

Total

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

EXPENSES

Employee benefits

14

13,404

5,695

2,505

69

21,687

Suppliers

52,842

42,571

19,656

5,375

13

120,457

Subsidies

143,107

143,107

Personal benefits

106,208

32

82

66

106,388

Grants

289,294

289,294

Finance costs

190

8

198

Depreciation and amortisation

7,902

1,434

630

2

9,968

Write-down and impairment of assets and other expenses

6

6

Payments to corporate Commonwealth entities

22,385

22,385

Total expenses administered on behalf of Government

613,856

64,099

26,875

8,576

84

713,490

1. At 30 June 2021, the department is responsible for maintaining the ongoing operations of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (RCDIS).

2. On 1 March 2021, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (RCAC) formally ceased operations.

3. On 28 October 2020, the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements (RCNNDA) formally ceased operations.

4. At 30 June 2021, the department is responsible for maintaining the ongoing operations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide (RCDVS).