Government is working through the recommendations of the Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers report. The Government's adoption of the report will bring changes that impact on the settlement sector, including on settlement service provision. The recent announcement of an expanded annual Humanitarian program intake of 20,000 means an additional 6,250 places and represents a 45 per cent increase to this program. This is the biggest boost to Australia's refugee intake in 30 years and it means Australia is now the leading resettlement country in the world on a per capita basis. The increase in the program will allow a greater number of vulnerable individuals and families to begin a new life in Australia and an opportunity to rebuild their lives in peace and hope and contribute to our prosperity and success. This welcome decision also means Australia has the opportunity to reassert itself as the world leader in the provision of settlement services. While allocations are still being finalised, the Government is committed to appropriately funding services to support the settlement of all additional entrants. The Humanitarian Settlement Services (HSS) program will be a key source of initial support for the increase number of humanitarian entrants. The Department has established a HSS Reference Group and sub-groups to lead this work. We will also focus on ensuring administrative and reporting functions that support and evidence program delivery are appropriate and effective. The recommendations of the Richmond Review [released by Government on 13 December 2011] will provide valuable guidance in this work.