The sources of the NCA’s performance criteria for 2019-20 are the NCA’s statutory functions set out in Section 6 of the PALM Act (summarised in Chapter One of this Report), information set out in the NCA Portfolio Budget Statements (see below) and performance objectives included in the NCA Corporate Plan for 2019-20 to 2022-23.

The NCA’s Corporate Plan for 2019-20 to 2022-23 states the NCA’s mission as:

• To advance the National Capital as a valued and respected place for all Australians by ensuring it is well planned, managed and promoted, consistent with its enduring national significance.

For the purposes of identifying and reporting against the NCA’s responsibilities and strategic priorities, the NCA’s Corporate Plan for 2019-20 to 2022-23 combined the NCA’s functions under the PALM Act and concomitant activities into three strategic objectives: People, Place and Plan. These objectives, their performance criteria and the NCA’s results against the criteria are set out below.

The NCA has a single Outcome in the 2019-20 Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) covering all NCA activities:

PBS Outcome 1
Manage the strategic planning, promotion and enhancement of Canberra as the National Capital for all Australians through the development and administration of the National Capital Plan, operation of the National Capital Exhibition, and delivery of education and awareness programs and works to enhance the character of the National Capital.

The NCA has two programs set out in the 2019-20 Portfolio Budget Statement:

Program 1.1 – National Capital Functions – $14.051 million

Planning and designing areas of special national importance in Canberra, and informing and educating the community about these areas, contributes to Outcome 1 ensuring that the National Capital is planned and promoted consistent with its enduring national significance.

Program 1.1 Deliverables

During 2019-20 and the forward years, the NCA committed to

• continue to develop and implement a comprehensive planning framework for the Australian Capital Territory
• keep the National Capital Plan (the Plan) under constant review and, when required, propose, draft and consult on amendments to the Plan
• assess and manage applications to undertake works in Designated Areas to ensure that they are in accordance with the Plan
• provide, with Ministerial approval, consultancy services either within Australia or overseas
• develop and manage the NCA’s visitor services and attractions
• create and deliver the NCA’s touring exhibitions with an educative focus
• foster an awareness of Canberra’s role as National Capital

Program 1.2 – National Capital Estate – $42.902 million

The management and enhancement of national land program contributes to Outcome 1 by ensuring that national assets are managed and renewed to enhance the character of the National Capital.

Program 1.2 Deliverables
During 2019-20 and the forward years, the NCA committed to

• develop and renew assets on National Land in accordance with their national significance
• hold appropriate levels of insurance cover for the main risks associated with assets on National Land
• implement and manage a robust asset maintenance plan that addresses the severity of asset conditions.