Australian Government: Grains Research and Development CororationGRDC Annual Report 2006-2007

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Schedule of commitments

As at 30 June 2007

  2007 2006
  $'000 $'000
BY TYPE
Capital Commitments
Investments in shares 1,021 3,133
Total capital commitments 1,021 3,133
Other Commitments
Operating leases 220 162
Research projects forward program 120,739 136,205
Total other commitments 120,959 136,367
Commitments Receivable (10,996) (12,397)
Net Commitments by type 110,984 127,103
BY MATURITY
Capital Commitments
One year or less 1,021 3,133
One year to five years - -
Total capital commitments 1,021 3,133
Research Project Commitments
One year or less 64,214 80,984
From one to five years 56,525 55,221
Over five years - -
Research Projects commitments 120,739 136,205
Operating Lease Commitments
One year or less 113 75
One year to five years 107 87
Over five years - -
Total operating Lease commitments 220 162
Commitments Receivable (10,996) (12,397)
Net Commitments by maturity 110,984 127,103

NB: Commitments are GST inclusive where relevant.

Capital commitments are GRDC's commitment to purchase shares in Arista Cereal Technologies Pty Ltd and Philom Bios (Australia) Pty Ltd.

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Operating leases comprise:
Nature of the lease General description of leasing arrangement
Motor vehicles - staff

Leased as part of salary packages

No contingent rentals exist

Photocopiers and fax machines Photocopiers and fax machines have rental agreements for a period of 5 years, after this time they are usually replaced with new rental equipment

Research project forward program commitments are amounts payable in respect of contracted Research Agreements held between the GRDC and research providers as at 30 June 2007.

The Schedule of Commitments is to be read in conjunction with the notes to and forming part of the financial statements.

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