This Act authorises $146,174,564,000 to be paid from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the Commonwealth’s ordinary annual services, allocated by department, administered programs and corporate entities in Schedule 1 (s6; Schedule 1). Parliament funds those programs via the CRF; the Finance Minister can make determinations to provide up to $400 million for urgent unforeseen or omitted items (s10). The Act treats intra‑Commonwealth notional transactions as debits against appropriations and permits crediting to special accounts (s5, s11).
The Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2023-2024 (No. 31, 2023) is a central element of the Australian Commonwealth's annual budgetary framework. It provides the statutory authority required under section 83 of the Australian Constitution to withdraw money from the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) to fund the "ordinary annual services of the Government" for the financial year ending 30 June 2024. Mechanically, the Act authorises a total appropriation of $146,174,564,000 from the CRF, as specified in section 6 and detailed across the portfolios listed in Schedule 1.
By constitutional design, this "No. 1" Act is restricted to funding the ongoing, business-as-usual operations of government departments and agencies. It excludes capital works, payments to the States, and new policy proposals, which are instead allocated to separate appropriation bills (typically No. 2 and Parliamentary Departments bills) to comply with the Senate's constitutional powers of amendment. The Act divides this multi-billion dollar funding into three primary statutory categories: departmental items, administered items, and corporate entity items.
The primary decision-maker under the Act is the Finance Minister, who is granted executive discretion to adjust the allocations. This includes the power to issue determinations under section 10 to allocate additional funds through the Advance to the Finance Minister (AFM) mechanism up to a cap of $400 million. The ultimate cost of these appropriations is borne by Australian taxpayers through their contributions to the CRF, while the immediate financial benefits and resources are distributed across Commonwealth portfolios.
The Act is self-limiting. To prevent the indefinite accumulation of redundant appropriation authorities on the Commonwealth statute book, section 13 mandates that the Act is repealed in its entirety at the start of 1 July 2026. This two-year buffer allows sufficient time for agencies to reconcile their accounts, complete final audits, and process late-occurring transactions related to the 2023-2024 financial year before the legislative authority expires.
Current sections
Direct links to the current provisions in Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2023-2024.
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Part 1
Preliminary
Part 1—Preliminary
1
Short title
1 Short title
This Act is the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2023‑2024.
2
Commencement
2 Commencement
(1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.
Commencement information
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Provisions Commencement Date/Details
The whole of this Act The later of:(a) 1 July 2023; and(b) the day this Act receives the Royal Assent. 1 July 2023 (paragraph (a) applies)
Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this Act as originally enacted. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this Act.
(2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this Act. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this Act.
3
Definitions
3 Definitions
In this Act:
administered item means an amount set out in Schedule 1 opposite an outcome for a non‑corporate entity under the heading “Administered”.
corporate entity means:
(a) a corporate Commonwealth entity within the meaning of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013; or
(b) a Commonwealth company within the meaning of that Act.
corporate entity item means the total amount set out in Schedule 1 in relation to a corporate entity under the heading “Administered”.
Note: The amounts set out opposite outcomes for corporate entities, under the heading “Administered”, are “notional”. They are not part of the item, and do not in any way restrict the scope of the expenditure authorised by the item.
current year means the financial year ending on 30 June 2024.
departmental item means the total amount set out in Schedule 1 in relation to a non‑corporate entity under the heading “Departmental”.
Note: The amounts set out opposite outcomes, under the heading “Departmental”, are “notional”. They are not part of the item, and do not in any way restrict the scope of the expenditure authorised by the item.
expenditure means payments for expenses, acquiring assets, making loans or paying liabilities.
Finance Minister means the Minister administering this Act.
item means any of the following:
(a) an administered item;
(b) a corporate entity item;
(c) a departmental item.
non‑corporate entity means:
(a) a non‑corporate Commonwealth entity within the meaning of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013; or
(b) the High Court.
Portfolio Budget Statements means the Portfolio Budget Statements that were tabled in the Senate or the House of Representatives in relation to the Bill for this Act.
portfolio statements means the Portfolio Budget Statements.
special account has the same meaning as in the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
4
Portfolio statements
4 Portfolio statements
The portfolio statements are declared to be relevant documents for the purposes of section 15AB of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
Note: See paragraph 15AB(2)(g) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 which provides that the material that may be considered in the interpretation of a provision of an Act includes any document that is declared by the Act to be a relevant document.
5
Notional transactions between entities that are part of the Commonwealth
5 Notional transactions between entities that are part of the Commonwealth
For the purposes of this Act, notional transactions between non‑corporate entities are to be treated as if they were real transactions.
Note: This section applies, for example, to a “payment” between non‑corporate entities that are both part of the Commonwealth. One of the effects of this section is that the payment will be debited from an appropriation for the paying non‑corporate entity, even though no payment is actually made from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. This is consistent with section 76 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
Part 2
Appropriation items
Part 2—Appropriation items
6
Summary of appropriations
6 Summary of appropriations
The total of the items specified in Schedule 1 is $146,174,564,000.
Note 1: Items in Schedule 1 can be adjusted under Part 3 of this Act.
Note 2: Sections 74 to 75 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 also provide for the adjustment of amounts appropriated by this Act.
7
Departmental items
7 Departmental items
The amount specified in a departmental item for a non‑corporate entity may be applied for the departmental expenditure of the entity.
8
Administered items
8 Administered items
(1) The amount specified in an administered item for an outcome for a non‑corporate entity may be applied for expenditure for the purpose of contributing to achieving that outcome.
(2) If the portfolio statements indicate that activities of a particular kind were intended to be treated as activities in respect of a particular outcome, then expenditure for the purpose of carrying out those activities is taken to be expenditure for the purpose of contributing to achieving the outcome.
9
Corporate entity items
9 Corporate entity items
(1) The amount specified in a corporate entity item for a corporate entity may be paid to the entity to be applied for the purposes of the entity.
(2) If:
(a) an Act provides that a corporate entity must be paid amounts that are appropriated by the Parliament for the purposes of the entity; and
(b) Schedule 1 contains a corporate entity item for that entity;
then the entity must be paid the full amount specified in the item.
Part 3
Advance to the Finance Minister
Part 3—Advance to the Finance Minister
10
Advance to the Finance Minister
10 Advance to the Finance Minister
(1) This section applies if the Finance Minister is satisfied that there is an urgent need for expenditure, in the current year, that is not provided for, or is insufficiently provided for, in Schedule 1:
(a) because of an erroneous omission or understatement; or
(b) because the expenditure was unforeseen until after the last day on which it was practicable to provide for it in the Bill for this Act before that Bill was introduced into the House of Representatives.
(2) This Act has effect as if Schedule 1 were amended, in accordance with a determination of the Finance Minister, to make provision for so much (if any) of the expenditure as the Finance Minister determines.
(3) The total of the amounts determined under subsection (2) cannot be more than $400 million.
(4) A determination made under subsection (2) is a legislative instrument, but neither section 42 (disallowance) nor Part 4 of Chapter 3 (sunsetting) of the Legislation Act 2003 applies to the determination.
Part 4
Miscellaneous
Part 4—Miscellaneous
11
Crediting amounts to special accounts
11 Crediting amounts to special accounts
If any of the purposes of a special account is a purpose that is covered by an item (whether or not the item expressly refers to the special account), then amounts may be debited against the appropriation for that item and credited to that special account.
12
Appropriation of the Consolidated Revenue Fund
12 Appropriation of the Consolidated Revenue Fund
The Consolidated Revenue Fund is appropriated as necessary for the purposes of this Act, including the operation of this Act as affected by the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
13
Repeal of this Act
13 Repeal of this Act
This Act is repealed at the start of 1 July 2026.
Sch 1
Services for which money is appropriated
Schedule 1—Services for which money is appropriated
Note: See sections 6 and 12.
Abstract
Portfolio
Total
$'000
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
1,003,409
Attorney‑General's
3,464,557
Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
4,064,404
Defence
40,420,571
Education
1,521,988
Employment and Workplace Relations
5,059,140
Finance
1,510,650
Foreign Affairs and Trade
7,622,439
Health and Aged Care
19,240,983
Home Affairs
6,088,422
Industry, Science and Resources
3,831,821
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
5,400,184
Prime Minister and Cabinet
2,931,856
Social Services
38,035,132
Treasury
5,979,008
Total
146,174,564
APPROPRIATIONS
SUMMARYSummary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Portfolio Departmental Administered Total
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 742,947 260,462 1,003,409
657,749 341,851 999,600
Attorney‑General's 2,930,939 533,618 3,464,557
2,740,513 525,300 3,265,813
Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and 1,737,509 2,326,895 4,064,404
Water 1,544,709 1,946,915 3,491,624
Defence 40,194,859 225,712 40,420,571
36,120,844 233,989 36,354,833
Education 405,549 1,116,439 1,521,988
349,640 1,065,940 1,415,580
Employment and Workplace Relations 1,072,593 3,986,547 5,059,140
953,553 5,223,577 6,177,130
Finance 1,056,549 454,101 1,510,650
702,404 357,088 1,059,492
Foreign Affairs and Trade 2,754,180 4,868,259 7,622,439
2,535,738 4,705,117 7,240,855
Health and Aged Care 1,647,492 17,593,491 19,240,983
1,342,847 20,226,181 21,569,028
Home Affairs 3,863,146 2,225,276 6,088,422
3,602,293 2,265,656 5,867,949
Industry, Science and Resources 959,901 2,871,920 3,831,821
Communications and the Arts 679,782 4,436,543 5,116,325
Prime Minister and Cabinet 970,550 1,961,306 2,931,856
940,605 1,906,567 2,847,172
Social Services 5,213,118 32,822,014 38,035,132
5,649,734 26,992,493 32,642,227
Treasury 5,844,710 134,298 5,979,008
5,646,998 98,851 5,745,849
Total: Bill 1 70,154,828 76,019,736 146,174,564
64,400,126 73,748,023 138,148,149
AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 715,540 230,528 946,068
630,987 311,384 942,371
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines 1,840 1,840
Authority 1,663 1,663
Regional Investment Corporation 22,063 22,063
22,965 22,965
Australian Fisheries Management Authority 27,407 6,031 33,438
26,762 5,839 32,601
Total: Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 742,947 260,462 1,003,409
657,749 341,851 999,600
AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AND FORESTRY
More sustainable, productive, internationally 152,442 164,917 317,359
competitive and profitable Australian agricultural, 217,713 220,112 437,825
food and fibre industries through policies and
initiatives that promote better resource
management practices, innovation, self‑reliance
and improved access to international markets
Safeguard Australia's animal and plant health 563,098 65,611 628,709
status to maintain overseas markets and protect 413,274 91,272 504,546
the economy and environment from the impact
of exotic pests and diseases, through risk
assessment, inspection and certification, and the
implementation of emergency response
arrangements for Australian agricultural, food
and fibre industries
Total: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and 715,540 230,528 946,068
Forestry 630,987 311,384 942,371
AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AND FORESTRY FOR PAYMENT TO
AUSTRALIAN PESTICIDES AND VETERINARY
MEDICINES AUTHORITY
Protection of the health and safety of people, 1,840
animals, the environment, and agricultural and 1,663
livestock industries through regulation of
pesticides and veterinary medicines
Total: Australian Pesticides and Veterinary 1,840
Medicines Authority 1,663
AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AND FORESTRY FOR PAYMENT TO
REGIONAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Encourage growth, investment and resilience in 22,063
Australian farm businesses and rural and 22,965
regional communities by delivering the
Commonwealth's farm business concessional
loans
Total: Regional Investment Corporation 22,063
22,965
AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
Ecologically sustainable and economically 27,407 6,031 33,438
efficient Commonwealth fisheries, through 26,762 5,839 32,601
understanding and monitoring Australia's marine
living resources and regulating and monitoring
commercial fishing, including domestic licensing
and deterrence of illegal foreign fishing
Total: Australian Fisheries Management 27,407 6,031 33,438
Authority 26,762 5,839 32,601
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Attorney‑General's Department 290,735 471,223 761,958
237,622 492,874 730,496
Australian Human Rights Commission 31,315 31,315
26,549 26,549
Administrative Appeals Tribunal 196,609 ‑ 196,609
168,975 ‑ 168,975
Australian Commission for Law Enforcement ‑ ‑ ‑
Integrity 52,186 ‑ 52,186
Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission 149,620 ‑ 149,620
149,231 ‑ 149,231
Australian Federal Police 1,424,840 30,149 1,454,989
1,366,632 4,950 1,371,582
Australian Financial Security Authority 57,291 ‑ 57,291
57,202 ‑ 57,202
Australian Institute of Criminology 5,685 ‑ 5,685
5,364 ‑ 5,364
Australian Law Reform Commission 4,428 ‑ 4,428
2,629 ‑ 2,629
Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis 100,856 ‑ 100,856
Centre 95,356 ‑ 95,356
Federal Court of Australia 345,249 931 346,180
330,089 927 331,016
High Court of Australia 20,192 ‑ 20,192
19,244 ‑ 19,244
National Anti‑Corruption Commission 57,533 ‑ 57,533
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Office of the Australian Information Commissioner 46,470 ‑ 46,470
29,641 ‑ 29,641
Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman 42,671 ‑ 42,671
40,284 ‑ 40,284
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions 99,781 ‑ 99,781
96,455 ‑ 96,455
Office of the Inspector‑General of Intelligence and 13,880 ‑ 13,880
Security 16,319 ‑ 16,319
Office of Parliamentary Counsel 18,893 ‑ 18,893
18,283 ‑ 18,283
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Office of the Special Investigator 56,206 ‑ 56,206
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN COMMISSION FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT INTEGRITY
Independent assurance to the Australian ‑ ‑ ‑
Government that Commonwealth law 52,186 ‑ 52,186
enforcement agencies and their staff act with
integrity by detecting, investigating and
preventing corruption
Total: Australian Commission for Law ‑ ‑ ‑
Enforcement Integrity 52,186 ‑ 52,186
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE
To protect Australia from criminal threats through 149,620 ‑ 149,620
coordinating a strategic response and the 149,231 ‑ 149,231
collection, assessment and dissemination of
intelligence and policing information
Total: Australian Criminal Intelligence 149,620 ‑ 149,620
Commission 149,231 ‑ 149,231
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE
Reduce criminal and national security threats to 775,233 1,071 776,304
Australia's collective economic and societal 745,123 1,024 746,147
interests through cooperative national and
international policing services, primarily focused
on the prevention, detection, disruption,
investigation and prosecution of criminal activity
Safeguarding Australians and Australian 649,607 29,078 678,685
interests through the delivery of policing services 621,509 3,926 625,435
primarily focused on protective services, aviation
policing and international missions
Total: Australian Federal Police 1,424,840 30,149 1,454,989
1,366,632 4,950 1,371,582
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL SECURITY
Maintain confidence in Australia's personal 57,291 ‑ 57,291
insolvency and personal property securities 57,202 ‑ 57,202
systems by delivering fair, efficient and effective
regulatory, trustee, registry and information
Total: Australian Financial Security Authority 57,291 ‑ 57,291
57,202 ‑ 57,202
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF CRIMINOLOGY
Informed crime and justice policy and practice in 5,685 ‑ 5,685
Australia by undertaking, funding and 5,364 ‑ 5,364
disseminating policy‑relevant research of
national significance
Total: Australian Institute of Criminology 5,685 ‑ 5,685
5,364 ‑ 5,364
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN LAW REFORM COMMISSION
Informed government decisions about the 4,428 ‑ 4,428
development, reform and harmonisation of 2,629 ‑ 2,629
Australian laws and related processes through
research, analysis, reports and community
consultation and education
Total: Australian Law Reform Commission 4,428 ‑ 4,428
2,629 ‑ 2,629
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN TRANSACTION REPORTS AND
ANALYSIS CENTRE
The protection of the financial system from 100,856 ‑ 100,856
criminal abuse through actionable financial 95,356 ‑ 95,356
intelligence, risk‑based regulation, and
collaboration with domestic and international
partners
Total: Australian Transaction Reports and 100,856 ‑ 100,856
Analysis Centre 95,356 ‑ 95,356
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA
Apply and uphold the rule of law for litigants in 69,016 ‑ 69,016
the Federal Court of Australia and parties in the 66,569 ‑ 66,569
National Native Title Tribunal through the
resolution of matters according to law and
through the effective management of the
administrative affairs of the Court and Tribunal
Apply and uphold the rule of law for litigants in 47,485 ‑ 47,485
the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia 46,379 ‑ 46,379
(Division 1) through the just, safe, efficient and
timely resolution of family law matters,
particularly more complex family law matters
including appeals, according to law, through the
encouragement of appropriate dispute resolution
processes and through the effective
management of the administrative affairs of the
Court
Apply and uphold the rule of law for litigants in 100,883 931 101,814
the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia 94,256 927 95,183
(Division 2) through the just, safe, efficient and
timely resolution of family law and general
federal law matters according to law, through the
encouragement of appropriate dispute resolution
processes and through the effective
management of the administrative affairs of the
Court
Improved administration and support of the 127,865 ‑ 127,865
resolution of matters according to law for litigants 122,885 ‑ 122,885
in the Federal Court of Australia, the Federal
Circuit and Family Court of Australia, and parties
in the National Native Title Tribunal, through
efficient and effective provision of shared
corporate and registry services
Total: Federal Court of Australia 345,249 931 346,180
330,089 927 331,016
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA
To interpret and uphold the Australian 20,192 ‑ 20,192
Constitution and perform the functions of the 19,244 ‑ 19,244
ultimate appellate Court in Australia
Total: High Court of Australia 20,192 ‑ 20,192
19,244 ‑ 19,244
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
NATIONAL ANTI‑CORRUPTION COMMISSION
Independent assurance to the Australian 57,533 ‑ 57,533
community that corrupt conduct involving ‑ ‑ ‑
Commonwealth public officials is prevented,
detected, investigated and responded to
appropriately
Total: National Anti‑Corruption Commission 57,533 ‑ 57,533
‑ ‑ ‑
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
OFFICE OF THE AUSTRALIAN INFORMATION
COMMISSIONER
Provision of public access to Commonwealth 46,470 ‑ 46,470
Government information, protection of 29,641 ‑ 29,641
individuals' personal information, and
performance of information commissioner,
freedom of information and privacy functions
Total: Office of the Australian Information 46,470 ‑ 46,470
Commissioner 29,641 ‑ 29,641
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
OFFICE OF THE COMMONWEALTH
OMBUDSMAN
Fair and accountable administrative action by 42,671 ‑ 42,671
Australian Government entities and prescribed 40,284 ‑ 40,284
private sector organisations, by investigating
complaints, reviewing administrative action and
statutory compliance inspections and reporting
Total: Office of the Commonwealth 42,671 ‑ 42,671
Ombudsman 40,284 ‑ 40,284
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
PROSECUTIONS
Contribute to a fair, safe and just society by 99,781 ‑ 99,781
delivering an effective, independent prosecution 96,455 ‑ 96,455
service in accordance with the Prosecution
Policy of the Commonwealth
Total: Office of the Director of Public 99,781 ‑ 99,781
Prosecutions 96,455 ‑ 96,455
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR‑GENERAL OF
INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY
Independent assurance for the Prime Minister, 13,880 ‑ 13,880
senior ministers and Parliament as to whether 16,319 ‑ 16,319
Australia's intelligence and security agencies act
legally and with propriety by inspecting, inquiring
into and reporting on their activities
Total: Office of the Inspector‑General of 13,880 ‑ 13,880
Intelligence and Security 16,319 ‑ 16,319
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
OFFICE OF PARLIAMENTARY COUNSEL
A body of Commonwealth laws and instruments 18,893 ‑ 18,893
that give effect to intended policy, and that are 18,283 ‑ 18,283
coherent, readable and readily accessible,
through the drafting and publication of those
laws and instruments
Total: Office of Parliamentary Counsel 18,893 ‑ 18,893
18,283 ‑ 18,283
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR
Ensure Australian law and principles of justice 56,206 ‑ 56,206
are upheld through investigating activities of 55,001 ‑ 55,001
Australian Defence Force personnel in
Afghanistan from 2005 to 2016, and referring
alleged criminal offences including breaches of
the Laws of Armed Conflict for prosecution
Total: Office of the Special Investigator 56,206 ‑ 56,206
55,001 ‑ 55,001
CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the 1,080,771 1,455,083 2,535,854
Environment and Water 898,815 1,184,257 2,083,072
Australian Institute of Marine Science 99,852 99,852
62,926 62,926
Australian Renewable Energy Agency 319,090 319,090
312,630 312,630
Clean Energy Finance Corporation 20,811 20,811
12,610 12,610
Director of National Parks 106,592 106,592
86,884 86,884
Murray‑Darling Basin Authority 86,578 86,578
53,147 53,147
Sydney Harbour Federation Trust 4,598 4,598
1,048 1,048
Bureau of Meteorology 442,726 ‑ 442,726
408,520 ‑ 408,520
Clean Energy Regulator 118,767 234,291 353,058
113,969 233,413 347,382
Climate Change Authority 13,396 ‑ 13,396
8,465 ‑ 8,465
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 80,672 ‑ 80,672
111,726 ‑ 111,726
North Queensland Water Infrastructure Authority 1,177 ‑ 1,177
3,214 ‑ 3,214
Total: Climate Change, Energy, the 1,737,509 2,326,895 4,064,404
Environment and Water 1,544,709 1,946,915 3,491,624
CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Support the transition of Australia's economy to 295,133 795,143 1,090,276
net‑zero emissions by 2050; transition energy to 242,114 542,467 784,581
support net zero while maintaining security,
reliability and affordability; support actions to
promote adaptation and strengthen resilience of
Australia's economy, society and environment;
and take a leadership role internationally in
responding to climate change
Conserve, protect and sustainably manage our 436,085 407,990 844,075
natural resources including through a nature 337,698 458,951 796,649
strategic and economic interests in the Antarctic 269,733 ‑ 269,733
region by protecting, researching and
administering the region, including through
international engagement
Improve the health of rivers and wetlands and 96,731 246,950 343,681
enhance the sustainable, efficient and productive 49,270 182,839 232,109
use of Australia's water resources
Total: Department of Climate Change, Energy, 1,080,771 1,455,083 2,535,854
the Environment and Water 898,815 1,184,257 2,083,072
CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCE
Growth of knowledge to support protection and 99,852
sustainable development of Australia's marine 62,926
resources through innovative marine science
and technology
Total: Australian Institute of Marine Science 99,852
62,926
CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY AGENCY
Support improvements in the competitiveness of 319,090
renewable energy and related technologies and 312,630
the supply of renewable energy by administering
financial assistance, developing analysis and
advice about, and sharing information and
knowledge with regard to, renewable energy and
related technologies
Total: Australian Renewable Energy Agency 319,090
312,630
CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
CLEAN ENERGY FINANCE CORPORATION
Facilitate increased flows of finance into 20,811
Australia's clean energy sector and facilitate the 12,610
achievement of Australia's greenhouse gas
emissions reduction targets, by investing in
renewable energy (including finance to upgrade,
expand and modernise Australia's electricity
grid), low emissions and energy efficiency
technologies, building industry capacity, and
disseminating information to industry
stakeholders
Total: Clean Energy Finance Corporation 20,811
12,610
CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL PARKS
Management of Commonwealth reserves as 106,592
outstanding natural places that enhance 86,884
Australia's well‑being through the protection and
conservation of their natural and cultural values,
supporting the aspirations of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people in managing their
traditional land and sea country, and offering
world class natural and cultural visitor
experiences
Total: Director of National Parks 106,592
86,884
CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
MURRAY‑DARLING BASIN AUTHORITY
Equitable and sustainable use of the Murray‑ 86,578
Darling Basin by governments and the 53,147
community including through development and
implementation of a Basin Plan, operation of the
River Murray system, shared natural resource
management programs, research, information
and advice
Total: Murray‑Darling Basin Authority 86,578
53,147
CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
SYDNEY HARBOUR FEDERATION TRUST
Enhanced appreciation and understanding of the 4,598
natural and cultural values of Sydney Harbour 1,048
and its contribution to the national story and
world's heritage for all visitors, through the
remediation, conservation and adaptive re‑use
of, and access to, Trust lands on Sydney
Harbour
Total: Sydney Harbour Federation Trust 4,598
1,048
CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
Enabling a safe, prosperous, secure and healthy 442,726 ‑ 442,726
Australia through the provision of weather, 408,520 ‑ 408,520
water, climate, ocean and space weather
Total: Bureau of Meteorology 442,726 ‑ 442,726
408,520 ‑ 408,520
CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
CLEAN ENERGY REGULATOR
Contribute to a reduction in Australia's net 114,162 234,291 348,453
greenhouse gas emissions, including through 113,769 233,413 347,182
the administration of market based mechanisms
that incentivise reduction in emissions and the
promotion of additional renewable electricity
generation
Contribute to the sustainable management of 4,605 ‑ 4,605
Australia's biodiversity through the 200 ‑ 200
administration of market based mechanisms that
incentivise the preservation and improvement of
diverse ecosystems
Total: Clean Energy Regulator 118,767 234,291 353,058
113,969 233,413 347,382
CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
CLIMATE CHANGE AUTHORITY
Provide expert advice to the Australian 13,396 ‑ 13,396
Government on climate change initiatives, 8,465 ‑ 8,465
including through conducting regular and
specifically commissioned reviews and through
undertaking climate change research
Total: Climate Change Authority 13,396 ‑ 13,396
8,465 ‑ 8,465
CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK
The long‑term protection, ecologically 80,672 ‑ 80,672
sustainable use, understanding and enjoyment 111,726 ‑ 111,726
of the Great Barrier Reef for all Australians and
the international community, through the care
and development of the Marine Park
Total: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 80,672 ‑ 80,672
111,726 ‑ 111,726
CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
NORTH QUEENSLAND WATER
INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY
Progress the development of water resource 1,177 ‑ 1,177
projects in North Queensland, through strategic 3,214 ‑ 3,214
planning and coordination of information sharing
among relevant regulatory authorities and
stakeholders
Total: North Queensland Water Infrastructure 1,177 ‑ 1,177
Authority 3,214 ‑ 3,214
DEFENCE PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Department of Defence 38,123,256 ‑ 38,123,256
34,347,750 ‑ 34,347,750
Australian Signals Directorate 1,505,082 ‑ 1,505,082
1,239,988 ‑ 1,239,988
Department of Veterans' Affairs 566,521 183,572 750,093
533,106 191,161 724,267
Australian War Memorial 42,140 42,140
42,828 42,828
Total: Defence 40,194,859 225,712 40,420,571
36,120,844 233,989 36,354,833
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
Defend Australia and its national interests 226,888 ‑ 226,888
through the conduct of operations and provision 298,723 ‑ 298,723
of support for the Australian community and
civilian authorities in accordance with
Government direction
Protect and advance Australia's strategic 37,896,368 ‑ 37,896,368
interests through the provision of strategic policy, 34,049,027 ‑ 34,049,027
the development, delivery and sustainment of
military, intelligence and enabling capabilities,
and the promotion of regional and global security
and stability as directed by Government
Total: Department of Defence 38,123,256 ‑ 38,123,256
34,347,750 ‑ 34,347,750
AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE
Defend Australia from global threats and 1,505,082 ‑ 1,505,082
advance our national interests through the 1,239,988 ‑ 1,239,988
provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber
security and offensive cyber operations, as
directed by Government
Total: Australian Signals Directorate 1,505,082 ‑ 1,505,082
1,239,988 ‑ 1,239,988
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
Maintain and enhance the financial wellbeing 379,692 72,062 451,754
and self‑sufficiency of eligible persons and their 364,103 67,346 431,449
dependants through access to income support,
compensation, and other support services,
including advice and information about
entitlements
Maintain and enhance the physical and mental 168,845 53,191 222,036
wellbeing and quality of life of eligible persons 142,956 62,059 205,015
and their dependants through health and other
care services that promote early intervention,
prevention and treatment, including advice and
information about health service entitlements
Acknowledgement and commemoration of those 17,984 58,319 76,303
who served Australia and its allies in wars, 26,047 61,756 87,803
conflicts and peace operations through
promoting recognition of service and sacrifice,
preservation of Australia's wartime heritage, and
official commemorations
Total: Department of Veterans' Affairs 566,521 183,572 750,093
533,106 191,161 724,267
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS FOR
AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL
Australians remembering, interpreting and 42,140
understanding the Australian experience of war 42,828
and its enduring impact through maintaining and
developing the national memorial, its collection
and exhibition of historical material,
commemorative ceremonies and research
Total: Australian War Memorial 42,140
42,828
EDUCATION PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Department of Education 360,465 1,105,608 1,466,073
303,427 1,056,755 1,360,182
Australian Research Council 23,706 10,831 34,537
24,641 9,185 33,826
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency 21,378 ‑ 21,378
21,572 ‑ 21,572
Total: Education 405,549 1,116,439 1,521,988
349,640 1,065,940 1,415,580
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Improved early learning, schooling, student 212,103 615,344 827,447
educational outcomes and transitions to and 173,148 682,510 855,658
from school through access to quality early
childhood education and care, support, parent
engagement, quality teaching and learning
environments
Promote growth in economic productivity and 148,362 490,264 638,626
social wellbeing through access to quality higher 130,279 374,245 504,524
education, international education, and
international quality research
Total: Department of Education 360,465 1,105,608 1,466,073
303,427 1,056,755 1,360,182
AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH COUNCIL
Growth of knowledge and innovation through 23,706 10,831 34,537
managing research funding schemes, measuring 24,641 9,185 33,826
research excellence and providing advice
Total: Australian Research Council 23,706 10,831 34,537
24,641 9,185 33,826
TERTIARY EDUCATION QUALITY AND
STANDARDS AGENCY
Contribute to a high quality higher education 21,378 ‑ 21,378
sector through streamlined and nationally 21,572 ‑ 21,572
consistent higher education regulatory
arrangements; registration of higher education
providers; accreditation of higher education
courses; and investigation, quality assurance
and dissemination of higher education standards
and performance
Total: Tertiary Education Quality and 21,378 ‑ 21,378
Standards Agency 21,572 ‑ 21,572
EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Department of Employment and Workplace 736,799 3,980,518 4,717,317
Relations 736,127 5,217,680 5,953,807
Comcare 6,029 6,029
5,897 5,897
Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency 5,551 ‑ 5,551
4,606 ‑ 4,606
Australian Skills Quality Authority 42,064 ‑ 42,064
43,644 ‑ 43,644
Fair Work Commission 106,083 ‑ 106,083
95,073 ‑ 95,073
Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman 169,869 ‑ 169,869
62,998 ‑ 62,998
Safe Work Australia 12,227 ‑ 12,227
11,105 ‑ 11,105
Total: Employment and Workplace Relations 1,072,593 3,986,547 5,059,140
953,553 5,223,577 6,177,130
EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND
WORKPLACE RELATIONS
Foster a productive and competitive labour 382,894 1,920,125 2,303,019
market through policies and programs that assist 403,382 1,831,217 2,234,599
job seekers into work, including secure work,
and meet employer and industry needs
Promote growth in economic productivity and 281,032 1,993,065 2,274,097
social wellbeing through access to quality skills 269,178 3,332,272 3,601,450
and training
Facilitate jobs growth, including secure work 72,873 67,328 140,201
through policies and programs that promote fair, 63,567 54,191 117,758
productive and safe workplaces
Total: Department of Employment and 736,799 3,980,518 4,717,317
Workplace Relations 736,127 5,217,680 5,953,807
EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND
WORKPLACE RELATIONS FOR PAYMENT TO
COMCARE
Promote and enable safe and healthy work 6,029
5,897
Total: Comcare 6,029
5,897
EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
ASBESTOS SAFETY AND ERADICATION
Assist in the prevention of exposure to asbestos 5,551 ‑ 5,551
fibres and the elimination of asbestos‑related 4,606 ‑ 4,606
disease in Australia through implementing the
National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Awareness
and Management in Australia
Total: Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency 5,551 ‑ 5,551
4,606 ‑ 4,606
EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN SKILLS QUALITY AUTHORITY
Through our regulation and partnership with 42,064 ‑ 42,064
FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 2,063,313 4,433,757 6,497,070
1,869,876 4,289,388 6,159,264
Tourism Australia 143,952 143,952
139,643 139,643
Australian Centre for International Agricultural 9,599 103,550 113,149
Research 9,430 92,920 102,350
Australian Secret Intelligence Service 419,541 ‑ 419,541
389,200 ‑ 389,200
Australian Trade and Investment Commission 261,727 187,000 448,727
267,232 183,166 450,398
Total: Foreign Affairs and Trade 2,754,180 4,868,259 7,622,439
2,535,738 4,705,117 7,240,855
FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND
TRADE
The advancement of Australia's international 1,386,641 4,433,007 5,819,648
strategic, security and economic interests 1,216,021 4,288,638 5,504,659
including through bilateral, regional and
multilateral engagement on Australian
Government foreign, trade and international
development policy priorities
The protection and welfare of Australians abroad 510,432 750 511,182
and access to secure international travel 422,747 750 423,497
documentation through timely and responsive
travel advice and consular and passport services
in Australia and overseas
A secure Australian Government presence 166,240 ‑ 166,240
overseas through the provision of security 231,108 ‑ 231,108
services and information and communications
technology infrastructure, and the management
of the Commonwealth's overseas property
estate
Total: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 2,063,313 4,433,757 6,497,070
1,869,876 4,289,388 6,159,264
FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND
TRADE FOR PAYMENT TO
TOURISM AUSTRALIA
Grow demand and foster a competitive and 143,952
sustainable Australian tourism industry through 139,643
partnership marketing to targeted global
consumers in key markets
Total: Tourism Australia 143,952
139,643
FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
To achieve more productive and sustainable 9,599 103,550 113,149
agricultural systems for the benefit of developing 9,430 92,920 102,350
countries and Australia through international
agricultural research and training partnerships
Total: Australian Centre for International 9,599 103,550 113,149
Agricultural Research 9,430 92,920 102,350
FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN SECRET INTELLIGENCE
SERVICE
Enhanced understanding for the Government of 419,541 ‑ 419,541
the overseas environment affecting Australia's 389,200 ‑ 389,200
interests through the provision of covert
intelligence services about the capabilities,
intentions or activities of people or organisations
outside Australia
Total: Australian Secret Intelligence Service 419,541 ‑ 419,541
389,200 ‑ 389,200
FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN TRADE AND INVESTMENT
To contribute to Australia's economic prosperity 250,816 187,000 437,816
by supporting Australian exporters to expand 256,788 183,166 439,954
internationally, attracting productive international
investment, and growing the visitor economy
The protection and welfare of Australians abroad 10,911 ‑ 10,911
through timely and responsive consular and 10,444 ‑ 10,444
passport services in specific locations overseas
Total: Australian Trade and Investment 261,727 187,000 448,727
Commission 267,232 183,166 450,398
HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Department of Health and Aged Care 1,225,830 15,903,977 17,129,807
997,181 18,655,641 19,652,822
Australian Digital Health Agency 269,304 269,304
208,259 208,259
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 35,444 35,444
34,846 34,846
Australian Sports Commission 351,081 351,081
337,870 337,870
Food Standards Australia New Zealand 17,458 17,458
17,675 17,675
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission 261,985 ‑ 261,985
203,603 ‑ 203,603
Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and 6,537 51,566 58,103
Transplantation Authority 6,353 49,131 55,484
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety 28,547 ‑ 28,547
Agency 17,242 ‑ 17,242
Cancer Australia 13,407 24,743 38,150
11,160 18,623 29,783
National Blood Authority 6,322 5,829 12,151
6,130 184 6,314
National Health and Medical Research Council 37,599 923,780 961,379
36,488 893,049 929,537
National Health Funding Body 7,456 ‑ 7,456
7,263 ‑ 7,263
National Mental Health Commission 11,147 5,783 16,930
11,047 5,498 16,545
Professional Services Review 15,841 ‑ 15,841
14,542 ‑ 14,542
Sport Integrity Australia 32,821 4,526 37,347
31,838 5,405 37,243
Total: Health and Aged Care 1,647,492 17,593,491 19,240,983
1,342,847 20,226,181 21,569,028
HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Better equip Australia to meet current and future 485,177 7,856,270 8,341,447
health needs of all Australians through the 485,421 10,595,802 11,081,223
delivery of evidence‑based health policies;
improved access to comprehensive and
coordinated health care; ensuring sustainable
funding for health services, research and
technologies; and protecting the health and
safety of the Australian community
Ensuring improved access for all Australians to 220,018 1,720,973 1,940,991
cost‑effective and affordable medicines, medical, 150,289 1,633,143 1,783,432
dental and hearing services; improved choice in
healthcare services, through guaranteeing
Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits
Scheme; supporting targeted assistance
strategies and private health insurance
Improved wellbeing for older Australians through 510,104 6,285,028 6,795,132
targeted support, access to appropriate, high 350,691 6,260,027 6,610,718
quality care, and related information services
Improved opportunities for community 10,531 41,706 52,237
participation in sport and physical activity, 10,780 166,669 177,449
excellence in high‑performance athletes, and
protecting the integrity of sport through
investment in sport infrastructure, coordination of
Commonwealth involvement in major sporting
events, and research and international
cooperation on sport issues
Total: Department of Health and Aged Care 1,225,830 15,903,977 17,129,807
997,181 18,655,641 19,652,822
HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN DIGITAL HEALTH AGENCY
To deliver national digital healthcare systems to 269,304
enable and support improvement in health 208,259
outcomes for Australians
Total: Australian Digital Health Agency 269,304
208,259
HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND
WELFARE
A robust evidence‑base for the health, housing 35,444
and community sectors, including through 34,846
developing and disseminating comparable health
and welfare information and statistics
Total: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 35,444
34,846
HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION
Increased participation in organised sport and 351,081
continued international sporting success 337,870
including through leadership and development of
a cohesive and effective sports sector, provision
of targeted financial support, and the operation
of the Australian Institute of Sport
Total: Australian Sports Commission 351,081
337,870
HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
FOOD STANDARDS AUSTRALIA NEW
ZEALAND
A safe food supply and well‑informed consumers 17,458
in Australia and New Zealand, including through 17,675
the development of food regulatory measures
and the promotion of their consistent
implementation, coordination of food recall
activities and the monitoring of consumer and
industry food practices
Total: Food Standards Australia New Zealand 17,458
17,675
HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AGED CARE QUALITY AND SAFETY
Protect and enhance the safety, health, 261,985 ‑ 261,985
wellbeing and quality of life of aged care 203,603 ‑ 203,603
consumers, including through effective
engagement with them, regulation and education
of Commonwealth‑funded aged care service
providers and resolution of aged care complaints
Total: Aged Care Quality and Safety 261,985 ‑ 261,985
Commission 203,603 ‑ 203,603
HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION
AND TRANSPLANTATION AUTHORITY
Improved access to organ and tissue 6,537 51,566 58,103
transplants, including through a nationally 6,353 49,131 55,484
coordinated and consistent approach and
system
Total: Australian Organ and Tissue Donation 6,537 51,566 58,103
and Transplantation Authority 6,353 49,131 55,484
HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN RADIATION PROTECTION AND
NUCLEAR SAFETY AGENCY
Protection of people and the environment 28,547 ‑ 28,547
through radiation protection and nuclear safety 17,242 ‑ 17,242
research, policy, advice, codes, standards,
services and regulation
Total: Australian Radiation Protection and 28,547 ‑ 28,547
Nuclear Safety Agency 17,242 ‑ 17,242
HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
CANCER AUSTRALIA
Minimised impacts of cancer, including through 13,407 24,743 38,150
national leadership in cancer control with 11,160 18,623 29,783
targeted research and clinical trials; evidence
informed clinical practice; strengthened national
data capacity; community and consumer
information and support
Total: Cancer Australia 13,407 24,743 38,150
11,160 18,623 29,783
HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
NATIONAL BLOOD AUTHORITY
Access to a secure supply of safe and affordable 6,322 5,829 12,151
blood products, including through national supply 6,130 184 6,314
arrangements and coordination of best practice
standards within agreed funding policies under
the national blood arrangements
Total: National Blood Authority 6,322 5,829 12,151
6,130 184 6,314
HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
NATIONAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL
RESEARCH COUNCIL
Improved health and medical knowledge, 37,599 923,780 961,379
including through funding research, translating 36,488 893,049 929,537
research findings into evidence‑based clinical
practice, administering legislation governing
research, issuing guidelines and advice for
ethics in health and the promotion of public
health
Total: National Health and Medical Research 37,599 923,780 961,379
Council 36,488 893,049 929,537
HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
NATIONAL HEALTH FUNDING BODY
Improve transparency of public hospital funding 7,456 ‑ 7,456
in Australia by supporting the obligations and 7,263 ‑ 7,263
responsibilities of the Administrator of the
National Health Funding Pool through best
practice administration of public hospital funding
Total: National Health Funding Body 7,456 ‑ 7,456
7,263 ‑ 7,263
HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION
Provide expert advice to the Australian 11,147 5,783 16,930
Government and cross‑sectoral leadership on 11,047 5,498 16,545
the policy, programs, services and systems that
support mental health in Australia, including
through administering the Annual National
Report Card on Mental Health and Suicide
Prevention, undertaking performance monitoring
and reporting, and engaging consumers and
carers
Total: National Mental Health Commission 11,147 5,783 16,930
11,047 5,498 16,545
HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REVIEW
A reduction of the risks to patients and costs to 15,841 ‑ 15,841
the Australian Government of inappropriate 14,542 ‑ 14,542
practice, including through investigating health
services claimed under the Medicare and
Pharmaceutical benefits schemes
Total: Professional Services Review 15,841 ‑ 15,841
14,542 ‑ 14,542
HEALTH AND AGED CARE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
SPORT INTEGRITY AUSTRALIA
Protection of the integrity of Australian sport and 32,821 4,526 37,347
the health and welfare of those who participate 31,838 5,405 37,243
in sport through the coordination of a national
approach to all sports integrity matters
Total: Sport Integrity Australia 32,821 4,526 37,347
31,838 5,405 37,243
HOME AFFAIRS PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Department of Home Affairs 3,133,735 2,022,924 5,156,659
2,940,724 1,984,890 4,925,614
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation 595,914 ‑ 595,914
564,433 ‑ 564,433
National Emergency Management Agency 133,497 202,352 335,849
97,136 280,766 377,902
Total: Home Affairs 3,863,146 2,225,276 6,088,422
3,602,293 2,265,656 5,867,949
HOME AFFAIRS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS
Protect Australia from national security and 234,383 105,230 339,613
criminal threats, and support national resilience, 224,483 100,044 324,527
through effective national coordination, policy
and strategy development, and regional
cooperation
Support a prosperous and united Australia 999,284 953,515 1,952,799
through effective coordination and delivery of 959,913 1,023,604 1,983,517
immigration and social cohesion policies and
programs
Advance a prosperous and secure Australia 1,900,068 964,179 2,864,247
through trade and travel facilitation and 1,756,328 861,242 2,617,570
modernisation, and effective customs,
immigration, maritime and enforcement activities
across the border continuum
Total: Department of Home Affairs 3,133,735 2,022,924 5,156,659
2,940,724 1,984,890 4,925,614
HOME AFFAIRS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN SECURITY INTELLIGENCE
ORGANISATION
To protect Australia, its people and its interests 595,914 ‑ 595,914
from threats to security through intelligence 564,433 ‑ 564,433
collection, assessment and advice to
Government
Total: Australian Security Intelligence 595,914 ‑ 595,914
Organisation 564,433 ‑ 564,433
HOME AFFAIRS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
To develop, lead and coordinate the 133,497 202,352 335,849
Commonwealth's approach to emergency 97,136 280,766 377,902
management, including the support of activities
relating to preparedness, response, relief,
recovery, reconstruction, risk reduction and
resilience for all‑hazard emergencies and
disasters
Total: National Emergency Management 133,497 202,352 335,849
Agency 97,136 280,766 377,902
INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Department of Industry, Science and Resources 630,715 1,496,898 2,127,613
592,768 2,188,663 2,781,431
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology 318,527 318,527
Organisation 233,027 233,027
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial 1,008,739 1,008,739
Research Organisation 991,134 991,134
National Offshore Petroleum Safety and 8,721 8,721
Environmental Management Authority 9,112 9,112
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation 39,016 39,016
‑ ‑
Geoscience Australia 328,815 19 328,834
339,589 19 339,608
IP Australia 371 ‑ 371
360 ‑ 360
Total: Industry, Science and Resources 959,901 2,871,920 3,831,821
932,717 3,421,955 4,354,672
INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
RESOURCES
Support economic growth, productivity and job 630,715 1,496,898 2,127,613
creation for all Australians by investing in 592,768 2,188,663 2,781,431
science, technology and commercialisation,
growing innovative and competitive businesses,
industries and regions, and supporting resources
Total: Department of Industry, Science and 630,715 1,496,898 2,127,613
Resources 592,768 2,188,663 2,781,431
INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY ORGANISATION
Improved knowledge, innovative capacity and 318,527
healthcare through nuclear‑based facilities, 233,027
research, training, products, services and advice
to Government, industry, the education sector
and the Australian population
Total: Australian Nuclear Science and 318,527
Technology Organisation 233,027
INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND
INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION
Innovative scientific and technology solutions to 1,008,739
national challenges and opportunities to benefit 991,134
industry, the environment and the community,
through scientific research and capability
development, services and advice
Total: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial 1,008,739
Research Organisation 991,134
INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
NATIONAL OFFSHORE PETROLEUM SAFETY
AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Promote and enforce the effective management 8,721
of risks to the workforce, the environment and 9,112
the structural integrity of facilities, wells and well‑
related equipment of the Australian offshore
petroleum and greenhouse gas storage
industries through regulatory oversight
Total: National Offshore Petroleum Safety and 8,721
Environmental Management Authority 9,112
INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
NATIONAL RECONSTRUCTION FUND
Facilitate increased flows of finance into priority 39,016
areas of the Australian economy, through ‑
targeted investments to diversify and transform
Australian industry, create secure, well‑paying
jobs, and boost sovereign capability
Total: National Reconstruction Fund 39,016
Corporation ‑
INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA
Informed government, industry and community 328,815 19 328,834
decisions on the economic, social and 339,589 19 339,608
environmental management of the nation's
natural resources through enabling access to
geoscientific and spatial information
Total: Geoscience Australia 328,815 19 328,834
339,589 19 339,608
INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
IP AUSTRALIA
Increased innovation, investment and trade in 371 ‑ 371
Australia, and by Australians overseas, through 360 ‑ 360
the administration of the registrable intellectual
property rights system, promoting public
awareness and industry engagement, and
advising government
Total: IP Australia 371 ‑ 371
360 ‑ 360
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional 477,518 2,280,630 2,758,148
Development, Communications and the Arts 413,666 2,236,719 2,650,385
Australia Council 257,974 257,974
220,531 220,531
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 1,137,568 1,137,568
1,107,158 1,107,158
Australian Film, Television and Radio School 24,283 24,283
22,997 22,997
Australian Maritime Safety Authority 98,826 98,826
92,893 92,893
Australian National Maritime Museum 27,029 27,029
24,017 24,017
Civil Aviation Safety Authority 107,602 107,602
92,445 92,445
High Speed Rail Authority 5,424 5,424
‑ ‑
Infrastructure Australia 12,961 12,961
12,733 12,733
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia 37,270 37,270
29,702 29,702
National Gallery of Australia 66,003 66,003
48,045 48,045
National Library of Australia 75,948 75,948
60,989 60,989
National Museum of Australia 53,768 53,768
50,912 50,912
National Portrait Gallery of Australia 18,648 18,648
12,615 12,615
National Transport Commission 4,605 4,605
4,427 4,427
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility 21,295 21,295
20,939 20,939
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Old Parliament House 21,702 21,702
14,970 14,970
Screen Australia 12,890 12,890
27,834 27,834
Special Broadcasting Service Corporation 334,939 334,939
316,805 316,805
Australian Communications and Media Authority 152,714 6,020 158,734
136,683 8,214 144,897
Australian Transport Safety Bureau 26,641 ‑ 26,641
Development, Communications and the 679,782 4,436,543 5,116,325
Arts
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS
Improved infrastructure across Australia through 81,698 43,798 125,496
investment in and coordination of transport and 87,530 225,435 312,965
other infrastructure
An efficient, sustainable, competitive, safe and 136,686 387,135 523,821
secure transport system for all transport users 84,737 336,927 421,664
through regulation, financial assistance and
safety investigations
Strengthening the sustainability, capacity and 80,220 916,527 996,747
diversity of Australia's cities and regions 75,420 784,113 859,533
including northern Australia, including through
facilitating local partnerships between all levels
of government and local communities; through
investment in infrastructure and measures that
stimulate economic growth; and providing grants
and financial assistance
Good governance and service delivery in the 35,169 227,780 262,949
Australian territories including through the 32,410 283,317 315,727
maintenance and improvement of the laws and
services for non‑self‑governing territories, and
the overarching legislative framework for self‑
governing territories
Outcome 5 ‑
Promote an innovative and competitive 88,552 411,782 500,334
communications sector, through policy 80,470 310,319 390,789
development, advice and program delivery, so
all Australians can realise the full potential of
digital technologies and communications
Outcome 6 ‑
Participation in, and access to, Australia's arts 55,193 293,608 348,801
and culture through developing and supporting 53,099 296,608 349,707
cultural expression
Total: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, 477,518 2,280,630 2,758,148
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIA COUNCIL
Supporting Australian artists and arts 257,974
organisations to create and present excellent art 220,531
that is accessed by audiences across Australia
and abroad
Total: Australia Council 257,974
220,531
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING
Informed, educated and entertained audiences ‑ 1,137,568
throughout Australia and overseas ‑ through 1,107,158
innovative and comprehensive media and
related services
Total: Australian Broadcasting Corporation 1,137,568
1,107,158
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN FILM, TELEVISION AND RADIO
SCHOOL
Support the development of a professional 24,283
screen arts and broadcast culture in Australia 22,997
including through the provision of specialist
industry‑focused education, training, and
research
Total: Australian Film, Television and Radio 24,283
School 22,997
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY
Minimise the risk of shipping incidents and 98,826
pollution in Australian waters through ship safety 92,893
and environment protection regulation and
services and maximise people saved from
maritime and aviation incidents through search
and rescue coordination
Total: Australian Maritime Safety Authority 98,826
92,893
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM
Increased knowledge, appreciation and 27,029
enjoyment of Australia's maritime heritage by 24,017
managing the National Maritime Collection and
staging programs, exhibitions and events
Total: Australian National Maritime Museum 27,029
24,017
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
Maximise aviation safety through a regulatory 107,602
regime, detailed technical material on safety 92,445
standards, comprehensive aviation industry
oversight, risk analysis, industry consultation,
education and training
Total: Civil Aviation Safety Authority 107,602
92,445
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
HIGH SPEED RAIL AUTHORITY
Developing a high speed rail network between 5,424
capital cities and key regional centres through ‑
policy development and planning, national
coordination and strategic advice to enhance
Australia's long‑term rail investment
Total: High Speed Rail Authority 5,424
‑
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
INFRASTRUCTURE AUSTRALIA
Improve decision‑making on matters relating to 12,961
infrastructure; advise governments and others 12,733
on matters relating to infrastructure, including
better assessment of infrastructure needs and
prioritisation of infrastructure projects; and
promote best practice infrastructure planning,
financing, delivery and operation
Total: Infrastructure Australia 12,961
12,733
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
NATIONAL FILM AND SOUND ARCHIVE OF
AUSTRALIA
Increased engagement with Australia's 37,270
audiovisual culture past and present through 29,702
developing, preserving, maintaining and
promoting the national audiovisual collection of
historic and cultural significance
Total: National Film and Sound Archive of 37,270
Australia 29,702
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA
Increased understanding, knowledge and 66,003
enjoyment of the visual arts by providing access 48,045
to, and information about, works of art locally,
nationally and internationally
Total: National Gallery of Australia 66,003
48,045
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA
Enhanced learning, knowledge creation, 75,948
enjoyment and understanding of Australian life 60,989
and society by providing access to a national
collection of library material
Total: National Library of Australia 75,948
60,989
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA
Increased awareness and understanding of 53,768
Australia's history and culture by managing the 50,912
National Museum's collections and providing
access through public programs and exhibitions
Total: National Museum of Australia 53,768
50,912
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY OF
AUSTRALIA
Enhanced understanding and appreciation of 18,648
Australian identity, culture and diversity through 12,615
portraiture by engaging the public in education
programs and exhibitions, and by developing
and preserving the national portrait collection
Total: National Portrait Gallery of Australia 18,648
12,615
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
NATIONAL TRANSPORT COMMISSION
Improved transport productivity, efficiency, safety 4,605
and environmental performance and regulatory 4,427
efficiency in Australia through developing,
monitoring and maintaining nationally consistent
regulatory and operational arrangements relating
to road, rail and intermodal transport
Total: National Transport Commission 4,605
4,427
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
NORTHERN AUSTRALIA INFRASTRUCTURE
FACILITY
Enable economic growth in Northern Australia, 21,295
by facilitating private sector investment in 20,939
economic infrastructure, primarily through the
provision of concessional financing delivered
through the State and Territory Governments
Total: Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility 21,295
20,939
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE
An enhanced appreciation and understanding of 21,702
the political and social heritage of Australia for 14,970
members of the public, through activities
including the conservation and upkeep of, and
the provision of access to, Old Parliament House
and the development of its collections,
exhibitions and educational programs
Total: Old Parliament House 21,702
14,970
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
SCREEN AUSTRALIA
Promote engaged audiences and support a 12,890
creative, innovative and commercially 27,834
sustainable screen industry through the funding
and promotion of diverse Australian screen
product
Total: Screen Australia 12,890
27,834
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
SPECIAL BROADCASTING SERVICE
Provide multilingual and multicultural services 334,939
that inform, educate and entertain all Australians 316,805
and in so doing reflect Australia's multicultural
society
Total: Special Broadcasting Service 334,939
Corporation 316,805
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA
A communications and media environment that 152,714 6,020 158,734
balances the needs of the industry and the 136,683 8,214 144,897
Australian community through regulation,
education and advice
Total: Australian Communications and Media 152,714 6,020 158,734
Authority 136,683 8,214 144,897
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN TRANSPORT SAFETY BUREAU
Improved transport safety in Australia including 26,641 ‑ 26,641
through: Independent 'no blame' investigation of 21,629 ‑ 21,629
transport accidents and other safety
occurrences; safety data recording, analysis and
research; and influencing safety action
Total: Australian Transport Safety Bureau 26,641 ‑ 26,641
21,629 ‑ 21,629
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA
To promote the creation, management and 92,337 ‑ 92,337
preservation of authentic, reliable and usable 94,558 ‑ 94,558
Commonwealth records and to facilitate
Australians' access to the archival resources of
the Commonwealth
Total: National Archives of Australia 92,337 ‑ 92,337
94,558 ‑ 94,558
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
NATIONAL CAPITAL AUTHORITY
To shape Canberra as a capital that all 11,576 34,013 45,589
Australians can be proud of by ensuring it is well 10,995 31,598 42,593
planned, managed and promoted, consistent
with its enduring national significance
Total: National Capital Authority 11,576 34,013 45,589
10,995 31,598 42,593
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
NATIONAL FASTER RAIL AGENCY
Improved rail infrastructure between our capital ‑ ‑ ‑
cities and their surrounding regional centres by 2,251 ‑ 2,251
providing coordination, strategic advice and the
identification of investments that improve
reliability and travel speeds
Total: National Faster Rail Agency ‑ ‑ ‑
2,251 ‑ 2,251
PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 303,847 54,329 358,176
243,564 55,942 299,506
Aboriginal Hostels Limited 43,092 43,092
35,931 35,931
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres 22,575 22,575
Strait Islander Studies 21,281 21,281
Indigenous Business Australia 9,420 9,420
9,361 9,361
Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation 9,812 9,812
10,629 10,629
Torres Strait Regional Authority 37,247 37,247
36,486 36,486
Australian National Audit Office 92,450 ‑ 92,450
84,379 ‑ 84,379
Australian Public Service Commission 61,158 ‑ 61,158
61,283 ‑ 61,283
National Indigenous Australians Agency 346,848 1,768,605 2,115,453
396,519 1,721,112 2,117,631
Office of National Intelligence 138,395 10,382 148,777
121,261 8,549 129,810
Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor‑ 16,114 5,844 21,958
General 23,023 7,276 30,299
Workplace Gender Equality Agency 11,738 ‑ 11,738
10,576 ‑ 10,576
Total: Prime Minister and Cabinet 970,550 1,961,306 2,931,856
940,605 1,906,567 2,847,172
PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
CABINET
Provide high quality policy advice and support to 303,847 54,329 358,176
the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, Portfolio 243,564 55,942 299,506
Ministers and Assistant Ministers including
through the coordination of government
activities, policy development and program
delivery
Total: Department of the Prime Minister and 303,847 54,329 358,176
Cabinet 243,564 55,942 299,506
PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
ABORIGINAL HOSTELS LIMITED
Improved access to education, employment, 43,092
health and other services for Aboriginal and 35,931
Torres Strait Islander people travelling or
relocating through the operation of temporary
hostel accommodation services
Total: Aboriginal Hostels Limited 43,092
35,931
PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ABORIGINAL
AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER STUDIES
Further understanding of Australian Indigenous 22,575
cultures, past and present through undertaking 21,281
and publishing research, and providing access to
print and audiovisual collections
Total: Australian Institute of Aboriginal and 22,575
Torres Strait Islander Studies 21,281
PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
INDIGENOUS BUSINESS AUSTRALIA
Improved wealth acquisition to support the 9,420
economic independence of Aboriginal and 9,361
Torres Strait Islander peoples through
commercial enterprise, asset acquisition,
construction and access to concessional home
and business loans
Total: Indigenous Business Australia 9,420
9,361
PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
INDIGENOUS LAND AND SEA CORPORATION
Enhanced socio‑economic development, 9,812
maintenance of cultural identity and protection of 10,629
the environment by Indigenous Australians
through the acquisition and management of land,
water and water‑related rights
Total: Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation 9,812
10,629
PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
TORRES STRAIT REGIONAL AUTHORITY
Progress towards closing the gap for Torres 37,247
Strait Islander and Aboriginal people living in the 36,486
Torres Strait Region through development
planning, coordination, sustainable resource
management, and preservation and promotion of
Indigenous culture
Total: Torres Strait Regional Authority 37,247
36,486
PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
To improve public sector performance and 92,450 ‑ 92,450
accountability through independent reporting on 84,379 ‑ 84,379
Australian Government administration to
Parliament, the Executive and the public
Total: Australian National Audit Office 92,450 ‑ 92,450
84,379 ‑ 84,379
PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Increased awareness and adoption of best 61,158 ‑ 61,158
practice public administration by the public 61,283 ‑ 61,283
service through leadership, promotion, advice
and professional development, drawing on
research and evaluation
Total: Australian Public Service Commission 61,158 ‑ 61,158
61,283 ‑ 61,283
PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS
Lead the development and implementation of the 346,848 1,768,605 2,115,453
Australian Government's agenda to support the 396,519 1,721,112 2,117,631
self‑determination and aspirations of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander peoples and
communities through working in partnership and
effectively delivering programs
Total: National Indigenous Australians Agency 346,848 1,768,605 2,115,453
396,519 1,721,112 2,117,631
PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
OFFICE OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Advancement of Australia's national interests 138,395 10,382 148,777
through increased government awareness of 121,261 8,549 129,810
international developments affecting Australia,
and integration, coordination and evaluation of
Australia's national intelligence capabilities
Total: Office of National Intelligence 138,395 10,382 148,777
121,261 8,549 129,810
PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
OFFICE OF THE OFFICIAL SECRETARY TO
THE GOVERNOR‑GENERAL
The performance of the Governor‑General's role 16,114 5,844 21,958
is facilitated through organisation and 23,023 7,276 30,299
management of official duties, management and
maintenance of the official household and
property and administration of the Australian
Honours and Awards system
Total: Office of the Official Secretary to the 16,114 5,844 21,958
Governor‑General 23,023 7,276 30,299
PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
WORKPLACE GENDER EQUALITY AGENCY
Promote and improve gender equality in 11,738 ‑ 11,738
Australian workplaces including through the 10,576 ‑ 10,576
An Act to appropriate money out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the ordinary annual services of the Government, and for related purposes
Contents
Part 1—Preliminary
1 Short title
2 Commencement
3 Definitions
4 Portfolio statements
5 Notional transactions between entities that are part of the Commonwealth
Part 2—Appropriation items
6 Summary of appropriations
7 Departmental items
8 Administered items
9 Corporate entity items
Part 3—Advance to the Finance Minister
10 Advance to the Finance Minister
Part 4—Miscellaneous
11 Crediting amounts to special accounts
12 Appropriation of the Consolidated Revenue Fund
13 Repeal of this Act
Schedule 1—Services for which money is appropriated
Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2023-2024
No. 31, 2023
An Act to appropriate money out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the ordinary annual services of the Government, and for related purposes
[Assented to 28 June 2023]
The Parliament of Australia enacts:
Part 1—Preliminary
1 Short title
This Act is the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2023‑2024.
2 Commencement
(1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.
Commencement information
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Provisions Commencement Date/Details
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Main concepts
Understanding the operation of the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2023-2024 requires familiarity with several distinct statutory and financial concepts established under section 3:
Departmental Items: These are the total amounts set out in Schedule 1 in relation to a non-corporate Commonwealth entity under the heading "Departmental". Mechanically, section 7 permits these funds to be applied for the departmental expenditure of the entity. Departmental expenditure covers costs over which an agency has direct control, such as employee salaries, operational overheads, rent, and the purchase of minor assets. An important statutory note in section 3 clarifies that the specific amounts allocated to outcomes under the departmental heading are "notional". They do not legally restrict the agency's capacity to reallocate resources internally between outcomes.
Administered Items: These are amounts set out in Schedule 1 opposite a specific outcome for a non-corporate entity under the heading "Administered". Unlike departmental items, administered items are funds that an agency manages on behalf of the Commonwealth for the benefit of external recipients, such as grant programs, industry subsidies, or public services. Under section 8, these funds must be applied strictly to contribute to the achieving of the specific outcome listed in the Schedule.
Corporate Entity Items: These are the total amounts set out in Schedule 1 in relation to a corporate Commonwealth entity or a Commonwealth company (as defined by the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013) under the heading "Administered". Since corporate entities are legally distinct from the Commonwealth, these appropriations are paid directly to the entities to be applied for their corporate purposes under section 9.
Notional Transactions: Under section 5, notional transactions between non-corporate entities that are technically part of the single legal entity of the Commonwealth are treated as real transactions. This mechanism ensures that when one government department pays another for goods or services, the transaction is properly debited from the paying agency's appropriation, maintaining budgetary discipline and accurate agency-level cost accounting.
Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS): Declared by section 4 to be relevant documents for the interpretation of the Act under section 15AB of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. The PBS provide the detailed policy intent, performance indicators, and planned activities that clarify how the appropriated funds are intended to be spent.
Who it affects
The Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2023-2024 directly governs the public sector, yet its financial flows shape private markets, commercial operators, and service providers across the Australian economy.
The primary class of affected entities comprises non-corporate Commonwealth entities and corporate Commonwealth entities. These organisations rely on the legal passage of the Act to sustain their daily operations. For example, the Department of Defence is the largest single recipient of departmental funding under this Act, receiving $40,194,859,000 (with an additional administered allocation of $225,712,000). Other major entities include the Department of Social Services, which manages an administered budget of $32,822,014,000, and Services Australia, which receives a departmental operational budget of $4,559,235,000 to deliver welfare and Medicare payments.
The secondary class of affected parties consists of private commercial enterprises and non-government organisations that contract with these Commonwealth entities. Because departmental allocations fund procurement, private IT service providers, management consultants, builders, and suppliers are highly dependent on the liquidity provided by these appropriations. For instance, the Treasury portfolio's departmental allocation of $5,844,710,000 and the Home Affairs portfolio's allocation of $3,863,146,000 represent significant pools of capital that are distributed to private contractors through market-tested tenders.
Furthermore, the Act impacts regulated industries and commercial operators through the funding of regulatory agencies. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is allocated $453,504,000 in departmental funding, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) receives $4,180,223,000, and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is granted $352,252,000. The scale of these appropriations directly dictates the enforcement capability, audit frequency, and administrative speed of these regulators, thereby altering the compliance environment and operational costs for private businesses nationwide.
Key duties and rights
The Act establishes a precise matrix of statutory duties and operational rights that govern how public money is handled, distributed, and accounted for:
Ministerial Duty and Discretion (Section 10): The Finance Minister holds the duty to ensure that any additional emergency funds allocated under the AFM do not exceed the statutory cap of $400 million. Before making a determination to adjust Schedule 1, the Minister must be satisfied that there is an "urgent need" for expenditure that was either erroneously omitted or was unforeseen at the time the Bill was introduced.
The Right to Draw and Apply Funds (Sections 7, 8, and 9): Non-corporate Commonwealth entities are granted the statutory right to draw down and apply departmental items for departmental expenditure, and administered items for contributing to the achievement of specified outcomes. Section 9(1) grants the Commonwealth the right to pay corporate entities their allocated items, while section 9(2) imposes a strict statutory duty: if an independent Act dictates that a corporate entity must be paid amounts appropriated by Parliament, the Commonwealth has no administrative discretion to withhold the funds and must pay the full amount specified in the item.
Special Account Crediting Rights (Section 11): If the purposes of a designated special account (established under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013) align with any of the outcomes or purposes covered by an appropriation item in the Act, officials have the right to debit the general appropriation and credit those funds directly to the special account.
Interpretive Guidance Duties (Section 8(2)): If the Portfolio Budget Statements indicate that a specific, granular activity was intended to be treated as contributing to a particular outcome, administrators are legally bound to treat expenditure on that activity as validly contributing to that outcome, standardising the link between policy documentation and lawful execution.
Absence of Private Rights of Action: The Act does not confer any enforceable legal rights or entitlements upon private citizens, commercial enterprises, or third-party beneficiaries. A private business cannot bring a civil claim under this Act to compel a department to expend funds on a specific program or outcome listed in Schedule 1.
Penalties and enforcement
Unlike regulatory or criminal statutes, the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2023-2024 does not contain standard offence provisions, civil penalty regimes, or monetary fines targeting private citizens or corporations. Instead, enforcement operates through the rigorous administrative, constitutional, and audit mechanisms of Australian public law.
The constitutional baseline is section 83 of the Constitution, which prohibits any drawing of money from the Treasury except under an appropriation made by law. If a public official draws down funds in excess of the amounts specified in Schedule 1 (and beyond any adjustments permitted by the AFM or the PGPA Act), the expenditure is unconstitutional and unlawful.
Enforcement of these spending boundaries relies heavily on the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). Under the PGPA Act, agency heads and accountable authorities have strict statutory duties to govern their entities in a way that promotes the proper, efficient, and ethical use of public resources. Spending money without a valid statutory appropriation constitutes a serious breach of these financial management duties. It can result in the termination of an official's employment, personal administrative liability, and professional censure.
External oversight is provided by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO), which is itself funded under the Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio summary in Schedule 1 with a departmental allocation of $92,450,000. The Auditor-General audits agency drawdowns against the limits of the Appropriation Act. Any unauthorized expenditure or administrative non-compliance is formally identified in public audit reports tabled in Parliament. These findings typically trigger inquiries by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audits, exposing the non-compliant entity to severe reputational damage and subsequent reduction of administrative flexibility in future budgetary cycles.
How it interacts with other laws
The Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2023-2024 does not operate in isolation. It is designed to function alongside a complex network of constitutional conventions, interpretative statutes, and financial management laws:
The Australian Constitution (Sections 53, 54, and 83): Section 53 restricts the Senate from amending proposed laws appropriating revenue for the ordinary annual services of the Government. Section 54 enforces this separation by dictating that such bills must deal only with those services. This Act is drafted specifically to comply with these restrictions, separating regular administrative funding from capital works and payments to the States.
The Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act): This is the primary statute governing public financial administration. Section 12 of the Appropriation Act explicitly states that the CRF is appropriated as necessary for the purposes of the Act, including its operation "as affected by the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013". Specifically, sections 74 and 75 of the PGPA Act permit the dynamic adjustment of the amounts appropriated by this Act. Section 74 allows agencies to retain certain operational receipts and increase their departmental appropriation, while section 75 facilitates the transfer of appropriation allocations when administrative functions are shifted between departments.
The Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (Section 15AB): Section 4 of this Act explicitly declares that Portfolio Budget Statements are relevant documents for the purposes of section 15AB of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. This legal linkage allows courts and administrative decision-makers to refer to the PBS to resolve any statutory ambiguities regarding the intended scope or target of an outcome or appropriation item.
The Legislation Act 2003: Section 10(4) of this Act provides that a determination made by the Finance Minister under the AFM is a legislative instrument. However, it explicitly exempts these determinations from section 42 (parliamentary disallowance) and Part 4 of Chapter 3 (sunsetting) of the Legislation Act 2003. This preserves executive spending flexibility by preventing the Senate from blocking urgent, mid-year funding adjustments.
Amendment history
Because annual appropriation acts are transient, time-limited statutes designed to fund operations for a single financial year, they do not undergo the long-term, multi-decade legislative amendment history typical of permanent regulatory codes. Instead, the Act features a built-in mechanism for dynamic, short-term administrative amendments during its active cycle:
Section 10 Determinations (Advance to the Finance Minister): The primary mechanism for amending the substance of the Act post-passage is the Finance Minister's power to issue determinations under section 10(2). If the Minister is satisfied that there is an urgent and unforeseen need for expenditure, the Act has effect "as if Schedule 1 were amended" in accordance with the Minister's determination. This administrative amendment power is strictly capped at a cumulative total of $400 million.
PGPA Act Transfers (Section 75): When the executive government reorganises departments or reallocates administrative responsibilities, the allocations in Schedule 1 are modified through formal determinations issued under section 75 of the PGPA Act. These determinations legally shift the appropriated amounts from the old entity to the new entity, functionally amending the schedule of allocations.
Legislative Lifespan and Repeal (Section 13): The ultimate fate of the Act is its automatic, scheduled repeal. Section 13 mandates that the Act is repealed on 1 July 2026. This sunsetting mechanism ensures that old appropriation acts do not clutter the Commonwealth's active legislative database once their corresponding financial cycles have closed, their audits have been finalised, and all authorized funds have been either expended or lapsed.
Litigation history
As a high-level constitutional and administrative machinery statute, the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2023-2024 has not been the subject of direct, named litigation in the courts. This absence of case law is typical of annual money bills, primarily because the Act is structured to control internal governmental financial flows and does not create private, justiciable rights of action for citizens or commercial entities.
However, the legal architecture of the Act is highly responsive to broader Australian constitutional jurisprudence concerning the limits of executive power and the necessity of statutory authorization. Under established constitutional principles interpreted by the High Court of Australia, the mere existence of an appropriation in an Act like this does not, on its own, confer executive power on the government to engage in activities, enter contracts, or spend money.
Instead, the High Court has consistently affirmed that for the government to lawfully spend money on programs (particularly those that fall outside the ordinary, core administrative operations of departments), there must be a dual source of authority: first, an appropriation of funds from the CRF (which this Act provides); and second, an independent, substantive statutory authority enacted under a separate piece of legislation that authorises the specific program, regulatory scheme, or activity.
This constitutional discipline is reflected in how the Act is drafted. The outcomes and descriptions in Schedule 1 are carefully tied to existing statutory schemes and portfolios, ensuring that the departmental and administered items correspond to areas of established, lawful executive competence. The High Court itself is funded under this Act (allocated $20,192,000 in departmental funding under the Attorney-General's portfolio summary), highlighting the self-referential nature of the Commonwealth's constitutional funding mechanisms.
Gotchas
For corporate lawyers, compliance professionals, and government contractors, the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2023-2024 contains several structural legal "gotchas" that can disrupt commercial expectations and regulatory strategies:
The "Notional" Amount Trap: Under section 3, the specific dollar amounts set out opposite outcomes for departmental items in Schedule 1 are explicitly declared to be "notional". They do not form part of the legally binding statutory item and do not restrict the scope of the expenditure authorized by the overall departmental item. Consequently, a department has the legal right to shift its departmental funds away from one outcome to another. This means a private contractor who has planned their business strategy around a highly publicised "outcome allocation" in the Portfolio Budget Statements has no legal guarantee that the department will not redirect those operational funds internally.
Bypassing Parliamentary Disallowance: Under section 10(4), determinations made by the Finance Minister to allocate up to $400 million via the AFM are exempt from parliamentary disallowance under the Legislation Act 2003. This means these urgent executive funding decisions take immediate and irreversible legal effect, preventing parliamentarians or affected industry players from mounting a legislative challenge to block the allocation.
The Mandatory Payment Mandate (Section 9(2)): While most appropriations grant a department the discretion to spend up to a certain limit, section 9(2) contains a powerful, mandatory directive. If an independent Act dictates that a corporate entity must be paid amounts appropriated by Parliament, the full corporate entity item must be paid to that entity. This overrides standard executive cash-flow management discretion, forcing the Treasury to release the entire designated sum regardless of changing fiscal conditions.
The Cliff-Edge Repeal Date: Because section 13 repeals the Act on 1 July 2026, any ongoing commercial agreements or multi-year procurement arrangements that assume access to funds authorized under this specific Act will face a hard legal barrier if not transitioned to subsequent annual appropriation acts.
How to comply
For public sector financial officers, internal auditors, and commercial entities dealing with the government, compliance with the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2023-2024 requires strict adherence to the rules of public financial governance:
Delineate Departmental vs. Administered Cost Centres: Accountable authorities must establish clear internal ledgers that segregate departmental items (governed by section 7) from administered items (governed by section 8). Departmental funds must only be applied to the operational costs of running the agency. Administered funds must be tracked directly to ensure they contribute to the specific outcomes set out in Schedule 1.
Verify Substantive Legislative Authority: Before drawing down any administered or departmental funds, officials must verify that the expenditure is backed by an independent statutory power (e.g., a program authorised under the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 or a specific defense contract authorised under executive powers). Compliance officers must ensure that the agency does not rely solely on the Appropriation Act as the legal basis for launching a new scheme or commercial program.
Utilise Portfolio Budget Statements for Auditable Decisions: In accordance with section 4 and section 8(2), internal financial delegates must consult the relevant Portfolio Budget Statements when approving administered expenditure. If an audit challenge arises from the ANAO, the delegate must be able to produce a clear paper trail demonstrating how the funded activity aligns with the policy descriptions and outcomes declared in the PBS.
Manage and Reconcile Notional Transactions: Under section 5, all inter-agency payments and notional transactions must be recorded, debited, and credited with the same level of accounting rigor as external commercial transactions. Financial systems must automatically adjust the respective agency appropriations to prevent double-counting or unauthorized drawing from the CRF.
Track Drawing Rights and Section 74 Receipts: Under the PGPA Act, officials must only spend money if they hold valid "drawing rights". Compliance teams must monitor these drawing rights continuously, ensuring they are adjusted in real-time to reflect any departmental receipts retained under section 74 of the PGPA Act or any AFM adjustments made under section 10 of this Act.
Section 5Notional transactions between entities that are part of the Commonwealth
The whole of this Act The later of:(a) 1 July 2023; and(b) the day this Act receives the Royal Assent. 1 July 2023 (paragraph (a) applies)
Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this Act as originally enacted. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this Act.
(2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this Act. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this Act.
3 Definitions
In this Act:
administered item means an amount set out in Schedule 1 opposite an outcome for a non‑corporate entity under the heading “Administered”.
corporate entity means:
(a) a corporate Commonwealth entity within the meaning of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013; or
(b) a Commonwealth company within the meaning of that Act.
corporate entity item means the total amount set out in Schedule 1 in relation to a corporate entity under the heading “Administered”.
Note: The amounts set out opposite outcomes for corporate entities, under the heading “Administered”, are “notional”. They are not part of the item, and do not in any way restrict the scope of the expenditure authorised by the item.
current year means the financial year ending on 30 June 2024.
departmental item means the total amount set out in Schedule 1 in relation to a non‑corporate entity under the heading “Departmental”.
Note: The amounts set out opposite outcomes, under the heading “Departmental”, are “notional”. They are not part of the item, and do not in any way restrict the scope of the expenditure authorised by the item.
expenditure means payments for expenses, acquiring assets, making loans or paying liabilities.
Finance Minister means the Minister administering this Act.
item means any of the following:
(a) an administered item;
(b) a corporate entity item;
(c) a departmental item.
non‑corporate entity means:
(a) a non‑corporate Commonwealth entity within the meaning of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013; or
(b) the High Court.
Portfolio Budget Statements means the Portfolio Budget Statements that were tabled in the Senate or the House of Representatives in relation to the Bill for this Act.
portfolio statements means the Portfolio Budget Statements.
special account has the same meaning as in the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
4 Portfolio statements
The portfolio statements are declared to be relevant documents for the purposes of section 15AB of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
Note: See paragraph 15AB(2)(g) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 which provides that the material that may be considered in the interpretation of a provision of an Act includes any document that is declared by the Act to be a relevant document.
5 Notional transactions between entities that are part of the Commonwealth
For the purposes of this Act, notional transactions between non‑corporate entities are to be treated as if they were real transactions.
Note: This section applies, for example, to a “payment” between non‑corporate entities that are both part of the Commonwealth. One of the effects of this section is that the payment will be debited from an appropriation for the paying non‑corporate entity, even though no payment is actually made from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. This is consistent with section 76 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
Part 2—Appropriation items
6 Summary of appropriations
The total of the items specified in Schedule 1 is $146,174,564,000.
Note 1: Items in Schedule 1 can be adjusted under Part 3 of this Act.
Note 2: Sections 74 to 75 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 also provide for the adjustment of amounts appropriated by this Act.
7 Departmental items
The amount specified in a departmental item for a non‑corporate entity may be applied for the departmental expenditure of the entity.
8 Administered items
(1) The amount specified in an administered item for an outcome for a non‑corporate entity may be applied for expenditure for the purpose of contributing to achieving that outcome.
(2) If the portfolio statements indicate that activities of a particular kind were intended to be treated as activities in respect of a particular outcome, then expenditure for the purpose of carrying out those activities is taken to be expenditure for the purpose of contributing to achieving the outcome.
9 Corporate entity items
(1) The amount specified in a corporate entity item for a corporate entity may be paid to the entity to be applied for the purposes of the entity.
(2) If:
(a) an Act provides that a corporate entity must be paid amounts that are appropriated by the Parliament for the purposes of the entity; and
(b) Schedule 1 contains a corporate entity item for that entity;
then the entity must be paid the full amount specified in the item.
Part 3—Advance to the Finance Minister
10 Advance to the Finance Minister
(1) This section applies if the Finance Minister is satisfied that there is an urgent need for expenditure, in the current year, that is not provided for, or is insufficiently provided for, in Schedule 1:
(a) because of an erroneous omission or understatement; or
(b) because the expenditure was unforeseen until after the last day on which it was practicable to provide for it in the Bill for this Act before that Bill was introduced into the House of Representatives.
(2) This Act has effect as if Schedule 1 were amended, in accordance with a determination of the Finance Minister, to make provision for so much (if any) of the expenditure as the Finance Minister determines.
(3) The total of the amounts determined under subsection (2) cannot be more than $400 million.
(4) A determination made under subsection (2) is a legislative instrument, but neither section 42 (disallowance) nor Part 4 of Chapter 3 (sunsetting) of the Legislation Act 2003 applies to the determination.
Part 4—Miscellaneous
11 Crediting amounts to special accounts
If any of the purposes of a special account is a purpose that is covered by an item (whether or not the item expressly refers to the special account), then amounts may be debited against the appropriation for that item and credited to that special account.
12 Appropriation of the Consolidated Revenue Fund
The Consolidated Revenue Fund is appropriated as necessary for the purposes of this Act, including the operation of this Act as affected by the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
13 Repeal of this Act
This Act is repealed at the start of 1 July 2026.
Schedule 1—Services for which money is appropriated
Note: See sections 6 and 12.
Abstract
Portfolio
Total
$'000
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
1,003,409
Attorney‑General's
3,464,557
Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
4,064,404
Defence
40,420,571
Education
1,521,988
Employment and Workplace Relations
5,059,140
Finance
1,510,650
Foreign Affairs and Trade
7,622,439
Health and Aged Care
19,240,983
Home Affairs
6,088,422
Industry, Science and Resources
3,831,821
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
5,400,184
Prime Minister and Cabinet
2,931,856
Social Services
38,035,132
Treasury
5,979,008
Total
146,174,564
APPROPRIATIONS
SUMMARYSummary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Portfolio Departmental Administered Total
$'000 $'000 $'000
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 742,947 260,462 1,003,409
657,749 341,851 999,600
Attorney‑General's 2,930,939 533,618 3,464,557
2,740,513 525,300 3,265,813
Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and 1,737,509 2,326,895 4,064,404
Water 1,544,709 1,946,915 3,491,624
Defence 40,194,859 225,712 40,420,571
36,120,844 233,989 36,354,833
Education 405,549 1,116,439 1,521,988
349,640 1,065,940 1,415,580
Employment and Workplace Relations 1,072,593 3,986,547 5,059,140
953,553 5,223,577 6,177,130
Finance 1,056,549 454,101 1,510,650
702,404 357,088 1,059,492
Foreign Affairs and Trade 2,754,180 4,868,259 7,622,439
2,535,738 4,705,117 7,240,855
Health and Aged Care 1,647,492 17,593,491 19,240,983
1,342,847 20,226,181 21,569,028
Home Affairs 3,863,146 2,225,276 6,088,422
3,602,293 2,265,656 5,867,949
Industry, Science and Resources 959,901 2,871,920 3,831,821
Communications and the Arts 679,782 4,436,543 5,116,325
Prime Minister and Cabinet 970,550 1,961,306 2,931,856
940,605 1,906,567 2,847,172
Social Services 5,213,118 32,822,014 38,035,132
5,649,734 26,992,493 32,642,227
Treasury 5,844,710 134,298 5,979,008
5,646,998 98,851 5,745,849
Total: Bill 1 70,154,828 76,019,736 146,174,564
64,400,126 73,748,023 138,148,149
AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Entity Departmental Administered Total
$'000 $'000 $'000
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 715,540 230,528 946,068
630,987 311,384 942,371
Payments to corporate entities:
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines 1,840 1,840
Authority 1,663 1,663
Regional Investment Corporation 22,063 22,063
22,965 22,965
Australian Fisheries Management Authority 27,407 6,031 33,438
26,762 5,839 32,601
Total: Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 742,947 260,462 1,003,409
657,749 341,851 999,600
AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Departmental Administered Total
$'000 $'000 $'000
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES
AND FORESTRY
Outcome 1 ‑
More sustainable, productive, internationally 152,442 164,917 317,359
competitive and profitable Australian agricultural, 217,713 220,112 437,825
food and fibre industries through policies and
initiatives that promote better resource
management practices, innovation, self‑reliance
and improved access to international markets
Outcome 2 ‑
Safeguard Australia's animal and plant health 563,098 65,611 628,709
status to maintain overseas markets and protect 413,274 91,272 504,546
the economy and environment from the impact
of exotic pests and diseases, through risk
assessment, inspection and certification, and the
implementation of emergency response
arrangements for Australian agricultural, food
and fibre industries
Total: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and 715,540 230,528 946,068
Forestry 630,987 311,384 942,371
AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Administered
$'000
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES
AND FORESTRY FOR PAYMENT TO
AUSTRALIAN PESTICIDES AND VETERINARY
MEDICINES AUTHORITY
Outcome 1 ‑
Protection of the health and safety of people, 1,840
animals, the environment, and agricultural and 1,663
livestock industries through regulation of
pesticides and veterinary medicines
Total: Australian Pesticides and Veterinary 1,840
Medicines Authority 1,663
AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Administered
$'000
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES
AND FORESTRY FOR PAYMENT TO
REGIONAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Outcome 1 ‑
Encourage growth, investment and resilience in 22,063
Australian farm businesses and rural and 22,965
regional communities by delivering the
Commonwealth's farm business concessional
loans
Total: Regional Investment Corporation 22,063
22,965
AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Departmental Administered Total
$'000 $'000 $'000
AUSTRALIAN FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
AUTHORITY
Outcome 1 ‑
Ecologically sustainable and economically 27,407 6,031 33,438
efficient Commonwealth fisheries, through 26,762 5,839 32,601
understanding and monitoring Australia's marine
living resources and regulating and monitoring
commercial fishing, including domestic licensing
and deterrence of illegal foreign fishing
Total: Australian Fisheries Management 27,407 6,031 33,438
Authority 26,762 5,839 32,601
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2023‑2024 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2022‑2023
Entity Departmental Administered Total
$'000 $'000 $'000
Attorney‑General's Department 290,735 471,223 761,958
237,622 492,874 730,496
Payments to corporate entities:
Australian Human Rights Commission 31,315 31,315
26,549 26,549
Administrative Appeals Tribunal 196,609 ‑ 196,609
168,975 ‑ 168,975
Australian Commission for Law Enforcement ‑ ‑ ‑
Integrity 52,186 ‑ 52,186
Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission 149,620 ‑ 149,620
149,231 ‑ 149,231
Australian Federal Police 1,424,840 30,149 1,454,989
1,366,632 4,950 1,371,582
Australian Financial Security Authority 57,291 ‑ 57,291
57,202 ‑ 57,202
Australian Institute of Criminology 5,685 ‑ 5,685
5,364 ‑ 5,364
Australian Law Reform Commission 4,428 ‑ 4,428
2,629 ‑ 2,629
Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis 100,856 ‑ 100,856
Centre 95,356 ‑ 95,356
Federal Court of Australia 345,249 931 346,180
330,089 927 331,016
High Court of Australia 20,192 ‑ 20,192
19,244 ‑ 19,244
National Anti‑Corruption Commission 57,533 ‑ 57,533
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Office of the Australian Information Commissioner 46,470 ‑ 46,470
29,641 ‑ 29,641
Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman 42,671 ‑ 42,671
40,284 ‑
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