NO.079

2003-04 PRE-BUDGET SUBMISSIONS

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

their views regarding priorities for the 2003-04 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 12 February 2003. It would be helpful if submissions

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

Submissions should be forwarded to the address below:

Address for Submission:

Budget Policy Division

Department of the Treasury

Langton Crescent

PARKES ACT 2600

Contact officer: Lynne Thompson

Telephone: (02) 6263 3824

CANBERRA

9 December 2002