NO.079

2004-05 PRE-BUDGET SUBMISSIONS

I am inviting submissions from individuals, business and community groups on

their views regarding priorities for the 2004-05 Budget.

The Government places considerable importance on receiving community views

in developing its budget strategies and policies.

It would be advisable for those interested in making submissions to do so

as soon as possible to ensure their consideration in the budget context. The

deadline for submissions is 22 October 2003. It would be helpful if submissions

could include a short executive summary of no more than two pages.

Submissions longer than 5 pages should be accompanied by an electronic version,

either on disk or cd or emailed in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format

Submissions should be forwarded to the address below:

Or email to: prebudgetsubs@treasury.gov.au

CANBERRA

11 September 2003