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Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2025-2026

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47 of 2025

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This Act authorises $83,444,802,000 to be drawn from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for ordinary annual government services in 2025–26 (Schedule 1). It sets out departmental, administered and corporate entity appropriation items, treats internal notional transactions as real for accounting, and declares Portfolio Budget Statements a relevant interpretive document.

Payments come from the Consolidated Revenue Fund; agencies spend under their items; the Finance Minister may advance up to $400 million for urgent, unforeseen shortfalls (s10). The Act expires on 1 July 2028.

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What it does

The Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2025-2026 (No. 47, 2025) is the primary legislative mechanism of the Australian Commonwealth to fund the recurrent, ongoing operations of government. Mechanically, the Act authorises the draw-down of up to $83,444,802,000 ($83.44 billion) from the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) for the financial year ending 30 June 2026 (the current year). Under section 12, the CRF is appropriated as necessary to execute these disbursements.

The total appropriation is divided into three distinct categories of spending, defined in section 3 as "items":

Departmental items (s 7): Totaling $45,358,947,000, these funds are allocated directly to non-corporate Commonwealth entities (departments and agencies) to cover their internal operational costs, such as public service salaries, information technology, rent, and general administrative expenses.
Administered items (s 8): Totaling $38,085,855,000, these funds are allocated to non-corporate entities to be spent on third-party programs, grants, subsidies, and public services that contribute to specific, designated government outcomes.
Corporate entity items (s 9): These funds are designated for payment to corporate Commonwealth entities (such as the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) and Commonwealth companies.

The Act also contains a critical contingency mechanism under section 10, known as the Advance to the Finance Minister (AFM). This provision authorises the Finance Minister to issue up to $400 million in urgent, unforeseen, or erroneously omitted expenditure. These emergency funds are issued via legislative instruments that are explicitly shielded from parliamentary disallowance and sunsetting provisions.

Current sections

Direct links to the current provisions in Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2025-2026.

Part 1

Preliminary

Part 1—Preliminary

Short title

1 Short title

This Act is the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2025-2026.

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
1. The whole of this Act The day this Act receives the Royal Assent. 29 October 2025

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.

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 2026.

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;

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 2025-26.

portfolio statements means the Portfolio Budget Statements.

special account has the same meaning as in the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.

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.

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

Summary of appropriations

6 Summary of appropriations

The total of the items specified in Schedule 1 is $83,444,802,000.

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.

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.

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.

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

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) of this section and subsection 10(2) of the Supply Act (No. 1) 2025-2026 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.

No further advances under Supply Act

(5) The Finance Minister must not make a determination under subsection 10(2) of the Supply Act (No. 1) 2025-2026 after this section commences.

Part 4

Miscellaneous

Part 4—Miscellaneous

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.

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.

Repeal of this Act

13 Repeal of this Act

This Act is repealed at the start of 1 July 2028.

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	648,017
Attorney‑General's	1,076,351
Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	2,715,409
Defence	27,034,885
Education	1,444,249
Employment and Workplace Relations	3,019,700
Finance	2,360,875
Foreign Affairs and Trade	4,927,454
Health, Disability and Ageing	22,908,805
Home Affairs	4,965,464
Industry, Science and Resources	2,217,285
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the	3,382,101
Arts
Prime Minister and Cabinet	2,003,277
Social Services	707,342
Treasury	4,033,588

Total	83,444,802








APPROPRIATIONS

SUMMARYSummary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
Portfolio Departmental Administered Total
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 488,779 159,238 648,017
870,314 281,874 1,152,188
Attorney‑General's 806,721 269,630 1,076,351
1,392,614 466,141 1,858,755
Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and 1,095,266 1,620,143 2,715,409
Water 2,048,968 2,345,772 4,394,740
Defence 26,909,736 125,149 27,034,885
44,152,649 217,401 44,370,050
Education 264,398 1,179,851 1,444,249
460,231 5,251,780 5,712,011
Employment and Workplace Relations 700,883 2,318,817 3,019,700
1,291,660 3,853,956 5,145,616
Finance 2,087,896 272,979 2,360,875
6,918,055 487,328 7,405,383
Foreign Affairs and Trade 1,854,041 3,073,413 4,927,454
3,168,892 5,301,874 8,470,766
Health, Disability and Ageing 1,388,215 21,520,590 22,908,805
2,358,145 19,143,784 21,501,929
Home Affairs 3,865,969 1,099,495 4,965,464
6,492,513 2,519,681 9,012,194
Industry, Science and Resources 617,573 1,599,712 2,217,285
1,068,115 2,707,810 3,775,925
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, 518,619 2,863,482 3,382,101
Communications, Sport and the Arts 938,699 4,997,047 5,935,746
Prime Minister and Cabinet 587,015 1,416,262 2,003,277
925,055 2,249,569 3,174,624
Social Services 248,245 459,097 707,342
402,055 1,364,548 1,766,603
Treasury 3,925,591 107,997 4,033,588
6,505,687 202,741 6,708,428
Total: Bill 1 45,358,947 38,085,855 83,444,802
78,993,652 51,391,306 130,384,958

AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 471,645 138,035 609,680
838,614 250,763 1,089,377
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines 4,323 4,323
Authority 2,260 2,260
Regional Investment Corporation 13,154 13,154
22,586 22,586
Australian Fisheries Management Authority 17,134 3,726 20,860
31,700 6,265 37,965
Total: Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 488,779 159,238 648,017
870,314 281,874 1,152,188

AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AND FORESTRY
More sustainable, productive, internationally 115,706 115,517 231,223
competitive and profitable Australian agricultural, 203,111 173,044 376,155
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 355,939 22,518 378,457
status to maintain overseas markets and protect 635,503 77,719 713,222
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 471,645 138,035 609,680
Forestry 838,614 250,763 1,089,377

AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AND FORESTRY FOR PAYMENT TO
AUSTRALIAN PESTICIDES AND VETERINARY
MEDICINES AUTHORITY
Protection of the health and safety of people, 4,323
animals, the environment, and agricultural and 2,260
livestock industries through regulation of
pesticides and veterinary medicines
Total: Australian Pesticides and Veterinary 4,323
Medicines Authority 2,260

AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AND FORESTRY FOR PAYMENT TO
REGIONAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Encourage growth, investment and resilience in 13,154
Australian farm businesses and rural and 22,586
regional communities by delivering the
Commonwealth's farm business concessional
loans
Total: Regional Investment Corporation 13,154
22,586

AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
Ecologically sustainable and economically 17,134 3,726 20,860
efficient Commonwealth fisheries, through 31,700 6,265 37,965
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 17,134 3,726 20,860
Authority 31,700 6,265 37,965

ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
Attorney‑General's Department 171,290 251,472 422,762
327,404 433,065 760,469
Australian Human Rights Commission 15,802 15,802
32,129 32,129
Administrative Review Tribunal 160,875 ‑ 160,875
259,289 ‑ 259,289
Australian Law Reform Commission 1,775 ‑ 1,775
2,998 ‑ 2,998
Federal Court of Australia 234,428 564 234,992
414,360 947 415,307
High Court of Australia 12,357 ‑ 12,357
20,993 ‑ 20,993
National Anti‑Corruption Commission 38,587 ‑ 38,587
65,551 ‑ 65,551
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner 27,362 ‑ 27,362
36,785 ‑ 36,785
Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman 28,489 ‑ 28,489
46,358 ‑ 46,358
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions 78,157 1,792 79,949
132,807 ‑ 132,807
Office of the Inspector‑General of Intelligence and 12,208 ‑ 12,208
Security 16,483 ‑ 16,483
Office of Parliamentary Counsel 13,766 ‑ 13,766
23,711 ‑ 23,711
Office of the Special Investigator 27,427 ‑ 27,427
45,875 ‑ 45,875
Total: Attorney‑General's 806,721 269,630 1,076,351
1,392,614 466,141 1,858,755

ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT
A just and secure society through the 171,290 251,472 422,762
maintenance and improvement of Australia's 327,404 433,065 760,469
law, justice, security and integrity frameworks
Total: Attorney‑General's Department 171,290 251,472 422,762
327,404 433,065 760,469

ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT FOR
AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
An Australian society in which human rights are 15,802
respected, protected and promoted through 32,129
independent investigation and resolution of
complaints, exercise of regulatory functions,
contributions to law and policy reforms,
research, education, partnerships, and
monitoring and reporting on human rights
Total: Australian Human Rights Commission 15,802
32,129

ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW TRIBUNAL
Provide correct or preferable decisions through a 160,875 ‑ 160,875
mechanism of independent review of 259,289 ‑ 259,289
administrative decisions that is fair and just,
quick, informal, accessible and responsive,
contributes to improving the quality of
government decision‑making, and promotes
public trust and confidence in the Tribunal
Total: Administrative Review Tribunal 160,875 ‑ 160,875
259,289 ‑ 259,289

ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN LAW REFORM COMMISSION
Informed government decisions about the 1,775 ‑ 1,775
development, reform and harmonisation of 2,998 ‑ 2,998
Australian laws and related processes through
research, analysis, reports and community
consultation and education
Total: Australian Law Reform Commission 1,775 ‑ 1,775
2,998 ‑ 2,998

ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA
Apply and uphold the rule of law for litigants in 47,873 ‑ 47,873
the Federal Court of Australia and parties in the 81,679 ‑ 81,679
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 29,106 ‑ 29,106
the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia 50,354 ‑ 50,354
(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 72,335 564 72,899
the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia 119,439 947 120,386
(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 85,114 ‑ 85,114
resolution of matters according to law for litigants 162,888 ‑ 162,888
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 234,428 564 234,992
414,360 947 415,307

ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA
To interpret and uphold the Australian 12,357 ‑ 12,357
Constitution and perform the functions of the 20,993 ‑ 20,993
ultimate appellate Court in Australia
Total: High Court of Australia 12,357 ‑ 12,357
20,993 ‑ 20,993

ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NATIONAL ANTI‑CORRUPTION COMMISSION
Independent assurance to the Australian 38,587 ‑ 38,587
community that corrupt conduct involving 65,551 ‑ 65,551
Commonwealth public officials is prevented,
detected, investigated and responded to
appropriately
Total: National Anti‑Corruption Commission 38,587 ‑ 38,587
65,551 ‑ 65,551

ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
OFFICE OF THE AUSTRALIAN INFORMATION
COMMISSIONER
Provision of public access to Commonwealth 27,362 ‑ 27,362
Government information, protection of 36,785 ‑ 36,785
individuals' personal information, and
performance of information commissioner,
freedom of information and privacy functions
Total: Office of the Australian Information 27,362 ‑ 27,362
Commissioner 36,785 ‑ 36,785

ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
OFFICE OF THE COMMONWEALTH
OMBUDSMAN
Fair and accountable administrative action by 28,489 ‑ 28,489
Australian Government entities and prescribed 46,358 ‑ 46,358
private sector organisations, by investigating
complaints, reviewing administrative action and
statutory compliance inspections and reporting
Total: Office of the Commonwealth 28,489 ‑ 28,489
Ombudsman 46,358 ‑ 46,358

ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
PROSECUTIONS
Contribute to a fair, safe and just society by 78,157 1,792 79,949
delivering an effective, independent prosecution 132,807 ‑ 132,807
service in accordance with the Prosecution
Policy of the Commonwealth
Total: Office of the Director of Public 78,157 1,792 79,949
Prosecutions 132,807 ‑ 132,807

ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR‑GENERAL OF
INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY
Independent assurance for the Prime Minister, 12,208 ‑ 12,208
senior ministers and Parliament as to whether 16,483 ‑ 16,483
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 12,208 ‑ 12,208
Intelligence and Security 16,483 ‑ 16,483

ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
OFFICE OF PARLIAMENTARY COUNSEL
A body of Commonwealth laws and instruments 13,766 ‑ 13,766
that give effect to intended policy, and that are 23,711 ‑ 23,711
coherent, readable and readily accessible,
through the drafting and publication of those
laws and instruments
Total: Office of Parliamentary Counsel 13,766 ‑ 13,766
23,711 ‑ 23,711

ATTORNEY‑GENERAL'S PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR
Ensure Australian law and principles of justice 27,427 ‑ 27,427
are upheld through investigating activities of 45,875 ‑ 45,875
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 27,427 ‑ 27,427
45,875 ‑ 45,875

CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the 704,652 1,361,364 2,066,016
Environment and Water 1,399,401 1,507,895 2,907,296
Australian Institute of Marine Science 51,803 51,803
81,869 81,869
Australian Renewable Energy Agency 36,231 36,231
466,862 466,862
Clean Energy Finance Corporation 11,604 11,604
20,800 20,800
Director of National Parks 83,380 83,380
114,663 114,663
Murray‑Darling Basin Authority 36,534 36,534
85,825 85,825
Sydney Harbour Federation Trust ‑ ‑
650 650
Bureau of Meteorology 254,574 ‑ 254,574
439,153 ‑ 439,153
Clean Energy Regulator 80,261 39,227 119,488
115,567 67,208 182,775
Climate Change Authority 8,003 ‑ 8,003
13,886 ‑ 13,886
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 47,776 ‑ 47,776
80,961 ‑ 80,961
Total: Climate Change, Energy, the 1,095,266 1,620,143 2,715,409
Environment and Water 2,048,968 2,345,772 4,394,740

CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
Support the transition of Australia's economy to 205,255 968,708 1,173,963
net‑zero emissions by 2050; transition energy to 444,112 837,397 1,281,509
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 242,352 324,970 567,322
natural resources including through a nature 507,851 525,727 1,033,578
positive approach; protect and conserve our
natural and cultural heritage; reduce and
regulate the use of pollutants and hazardous
substances; and take a leadership role on these
issues internationally
Advance Australia's environmental, scientific, 191,179 2,916 194,095
strategic and economic interests in the Antarctic 318,135 5,000 323,135
region by protecting, researching and
administering the region, including through
international engagement
Improve the health of rivers and wetlands and 65,866 64,770 130,636
enhance the sustainable, efficient and productive 129,303 139,771 269,074
use of Australia's water resources
Total: Department of Climate Change, Energy, 704,652 1,361,364 2,066,016
the Environment and Water 1,399,401 1,507,895 2,907,296

CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCE
Growth of knowledge to support protection and 51,803
sustainable development of Australia's marine 81,869
resources through innovative marine science
and technology
Total: Australian Institute of Marine Science 51,803
81,869

CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY AGENCY
Support improvements in the competitiveness 36,231
and an increase in the supply of renewable 466,862
energy and related technologies by providing
financial assistance and sharing information and
knowledge, to facilitate the achievement of
Australia's greenhouse gas emission targets and
to contribute to the reduction of global
greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with
the Paris Agreement
Total: Australian Renewable Energy Agency 36,231
466,862

CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
CLEAN ENERGY FINANCE CORPORATION
Facilitate increased flows of finance into 11,604
Australia's clean energy sector and facilitate the 20,800
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 11,604
20,800

CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL PARKS
Management of Commonwealth reserves as 83,380
outstanding natural places that enhance 114,663
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 83,380
114,663

CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
MURRAY‑DARLING BASIN AUTHORITY
Equitable and sustainable use of the Murray‑ 36,534
Darling Basin by governments and the 85,825
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 36,534
85,825

CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
SYDNEY HARBOUR FEDERATION TRUST
Enhanced appreciation and understanding of the ‑
natural and cultural values of Sydney Harbour 650
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 ‑
650

CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
Enabling a safe, prosperous, secure and healthy 254,574 ‑ 254,574
Australia through the provision of weather, 439,153 ‑ 439,153
water, climate, ocean and space weather
Total: Bureau of Meteorology 254,574 ‑ 254,574
439,153 ‑ 439,153

CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
CLEAN ENERGY REGULATOR
Contribute to a reduction in Australia's net 75,910 39,227 115,137
greenhouse gas emissions, including through 109,067 67,208 176,275
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 4,351 ‑ 4,351
Australia's biodiversity through the 6,500 ‑ 6,500
administration of market based mechanisms that
incentivise the preservation and improvement of
diverse ecosystems
Total: Clean Energy Regulator 80,261 39,227 119,488
115,567 67,208 182,775

CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
CLIMATE CHANGE AUTHORITY
Provide expert advice to the Australian 8,003 ‑ 8,003
Government and engage with the community on 13,886 ‑ 13,886
Australia's climate change targets, policies and
progress, including through conducting,
consulting on and communicating regular and
specifically commissioned reviews and reports
and sharing insights from research
Total: Climate Change Authority 8,003 ‑ 8,003
13,886 ‑ 13,886

CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK
The long‑term protection, ecologically 47,776 ‑ 47,776
sustainable use, understanding and enjoyment 80,961 ‑ 80,961
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 47,776 ‑ 47,776
80,961 ‑ 80,961

DEFENCE PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
Department of Defence 25,270,305 ‑ 25,270,305
41,532,036 ‑ 41,532,036
Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator 25,594 ‑ 25,594
‑ ‑ ‑
Australian Signals Directorate 1,037,456 ‑ 1,037,456
1,713,109 ‑ 1,713,109
Australian Submarine Agency 209,461 ‑ 209,461
300,111 ‑ 300,111
Defence and Veterans' Services Commission 7,560 ‑ 7,560
‑ ‑ ‑
Department of Veterans' Affairs 359,360 95,800 455,160
607,393 167,100 774,493
Australian War Memorial 29,349 29,349
50,301 50,301
Total: Defence 26,909,736 125,149 27,034,885
44,152,649 217,401 44,370,050

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
Defend Australia and its national interests 185,430 ‑ 185,430
through the conduct of operations and provision 324,416 ‑ 324,416
of support for the Australian community and
civilian authorities in accordance with
Government direction
Protect and advance Australia's strategic 25,084,875 ‑ 25,084,875
interests through the provision of strategic policy, 41,207,620 ‑ 41,207,620
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 25,270,305 ‑ 25,270,305
41,532,036 ‑ 41,532,036

AUSTRALIAN NAVAL NUCLEAR POWER
SAFETY REGULATOR
Assure the protection of people and the 25,594 ‑ 25,594
environment and the regulation of naval nuclear ‑ ‑ ‑
power activities across the lifecycle of Australia's
conventionally‑armed, nuclear‑powered
submarine capability
Total: Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety 25,594 ‑ 25,594
Regulator ‑ ‑ ‑

AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS DIRECTORATE
Defend Australia from global threats and 1,037,456 ‑ 1,037,456
advance our national interests through the 1,713,109 ‑ 1,713,109
provision of foreign signals intelligence, cyber
security and offensive cyber operations, as
directed by Government
Total: Australian Signals Directorate 1,037,456 ‑ 1,037,456
1,713,109 ‑ 1,713,109

AUSTRALIAN SUBMARINE AGENCY
To safely and securely acquire, construct, 209,461 ‑ 209,461
deliver, technically govern, sustain and dispose 300,111 ‑ 300,111
of Australia's conventionally‑armed nuclear‑
powered submarine capability for Australia, via
the AUKUS partnership
Total: Australian Submarine Agency 209,461 ‑ 209,461
300,111 ‑ 300,111

DEFENCE AND VETERANS' SERVICES
Improve suicide prevention and wellbeing 7,560 ‑ 7,560
outcomes for serving Australian Defence Force ‑ ‑ ‑
members and Veterans by providing
independent oversight and evidence‑based
advice to the Australian Government and
Parliament, including by monitoring, inquiring
and reporting on reforms to systems affecting
ADF members and Veterans
Total: Defence and Veterans' Services 7,560 ‑ 7,560
Commission ‑ ‑ ‑

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
Maintain and enhance the financial wellbeing 221,512 44,050 265,562
and self‑sufficiency of eligible persons and their 383,014 86,481 469,495
dependants through access to income support,
compensation, and other support services,
including advice and information about
entitlements
Maintain and enhance the physical and mental 128,582 22,552 151,134
wellbeing and quality of life of eligible persons 208,383 33,726 242,109
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 9,266 29,198 38,464
who served Australia and its allies in wars, 15,996 46,893 62,889
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 359,360 95,800 455,160
607,393 167,100 774,493

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS FOR
AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL
Australians remembering, interpreting and 29,349
understanding the Australian experience of war 50,301
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 29,349
50,301

EDUCATION PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
Department of Education 237,184 573,176 810,360
410,333 4,220,452 4,630,785
Australian Research Council 14,088 606,675 620,763
24,293 1,031,328 1,055,621
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency 13,126 ‑ 13,126
25,605 ‑ 25,605
Total: Education 264,398 1,179,851 1,444,249
460,231 5,251,780 5,712,011

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Improved early learning, schooling, student 140,771 465,556 606,327
educational outcomes and transitions to and 251,922 3,658,825 3,910,747
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 96,413 107,620 204,033
social wellbeing through access to quality higher 158,411 561,627 720,038
education, international education, and
international quality research
Total: Department of Education 237,184 573,176 810,360
410,333 4,220,452 4,630,785

AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH COUNCIL
Growth of knowledge and innovation through 14,088 606,675 620,763
managing research funding schemes, measuring 24,293 1,031,328 1,055,621
research excellence and providing advice
Total: Australian Research Council 14,088 606,675 620,763
24,293 1,031,328 1,055,621

TERTIARY EDUCATION QUALITY AND
STANDARDS AGENCY
Contribute to a high quality higher education 13,126 ‑ 13,126
sector through streamlined and nationally 25,605 ‑ 25,605
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 13,126 ‑ 13,126
Standards Agency 25,605 ‑ 25,605

EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
Department of Employment and Workplace 480,770 2,315,387 2,796,157
Relations 915,564 3,847,277 4,762,841
Comcare 3,430 3,430
6,679 6,679
Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication 3,437 ‑ 3,437
Agency 5,876 ‑ 5,876
Australian Skills Quality Authority 36,137 ‑ 36,137
54,417 ‑ 54,417
Fair Work Commission 64,992 ‑ 64,992
119,487 ‑ 119,487
Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman 107,990 ‑ 107,990
183,744 ‑ 183,744
Safe Work Australia 7,557 ‑ 7,557
12,572 ‑ 12,572
Total: Employment and Workplace Relations 700,883 2,318,817 3,019,700
1,291,660 3,853,956 5,145,616

EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND
WORKPLACE RELATIONS
Foster a productive and competitive labour 273,898 1,162,726 1,436,624
market through policies and programs that assist 475,734 1,848,889 2,324,623
job seekers into work, including secure work,
and meet employer and industry needs
Promote growth in economic productivity and 159,284 1,104,441 1,263,725
social wellbeing through access to quality skills 353,124 1,903,082 2,256,206
and training
Facilitate jobs growth, including secure work, 47,588 48,220 95,808
through policies and programs that promote fair, 86,706 95,306 182,012
productive and safe workplaces
Total: Department of Employment and 480,770 2,315,387 2,796,157
Workplace Relations 915,564 3,847,277 4,762,841

EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND
WORKPLACE RELATIONS FOR PAYMENT TO
COMCARE
Promote and enable safe and healthy work 3,430
6,679
Total: Comcare 3,430
6,679

EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
ASBESTOS AND SILICA SAFETY AND
ERADICATION AGENCY
Assist in the prevention of exposure to asbestos 3,437 ‑ 3,437
fibres and respirable crystalline silica, to 5,876 ‑ 5,876
eliminate asbestos and silica related disease in
Australia through coordinating the
implementation of the Asbestos National
Strategic Plan and the Silica National Strategic
Plan
Total: Asbestos and Silica Safety and 3,437 ‑ 3,437
Eradication Agency 5,876 ‑ 5,876

EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN SKILLS QUALITY AUTHORITY
Through our regulation and partnership with 36,137 ‑ 36,137
stakeholders, ensure quality vocational 54,417 ‑ 54,417
education and training so that students,
employers, the community and governments
have confidence in the integrity of national
qualifications issued by training providers
Total: Australian Skills Quality Authority 36,137 ‑ 36,137
54,417 ‑ 54,417

EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
FAIR WORK COMMISSION
Simple, fair and flexible workplace relations for 64,992 ‑ 64,992
employees, employers and others through the 119,487 ‑ 119,487
exercise of powers to set and vary minimum
wages, standards and modern awards, facilitate
collective bargaining, approve agreements, deal
with disputes and promote the financial
transparency and effective governance of
registered organisations
Total: Fair Work Commission 64,992 ‑ 64,992
119,487 ‑ 119,487

EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
OFFICE OF THE FAIR WORK OMBUDSMAN
Compliance with workplace relations legislation 107,990 ‑ 107,990
through advice, education and where necessary 183,744 ‑ 183,744
enforcement
Total: Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman 107,990 ‑ 107,990
183,744 ‑ 183,744

EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA
Healthier, safer and more productive workplaces 7,557 ‑ 7,557
through improvements to Australian work health 12,572 ‑ 12,572
and safety and workers' compensation
arrangements
Total: Safe Work Australia 7,557 ‑ 7,557
12,572 ‑ 12,572

FINANCE PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
Department of Finance 327,803 239,739 567,542
519,014 439,406 958,420
Australian Electoral Commission 316,080 ‑ 316,080
815,720 ‑ 815,720
Digital Transformation Agency 30,320 ‑ 30,320
52,590 ‑ 52,590
Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority 5,328 27,564 32,892
10,759 46,562 57,321
Parliamentary Workplace Support Service 9,879 5,349 15,228
18,501 82 18,583
Services Australia 1,398,486 327 1,398,813
5,501,471 1,278 5,502,749
Total: Finance 2,087,896 272,979 2,360,875
6,918,055 487,328 7,405,383

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Support sustainable Australian Government 57,581 ‑ 57,581
finances through providing high quality policy 99,247 ‑ 99,247
advice and operational support to the
government and Commonwealth entities to
maintain effective and efficient use of public
resources
Support an efficient and high‑performing public 256,645 6,242 262,887
sector through providing leadership to 393,176 10,832 404,008
Commonwealth entities in ongoing
improvements to public sector governance,
including through systems, frameworks, policy
advice, service delivery, and managing,
acquiring and divesting government investments
Support for Parliamentarians and others as 13,577 233,497 247,074
required by the Australian Government through 26,591 428,574 455,165
the delivery of, and advice on, work expenses
and allowances, entitlements and targeted
programs
Total: Department of Finance 327,803 239,739 567,542
519,014 439,406 958,420

AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Maintain an impartial and independent electoral 316,080 ‑ 316,080
system for eligible voters through active electoral 815,720 ‑ 815,720
roll management, efficient delivery of polling
services, and targeted education and public
awareness programs
Total: Australian Electoral Commission 316,080 ‑ 316,080
815,720 ‑ 815,720

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY
Support the government's digital transformation, 30,320 ‑ 30,320
and simplify processes, reduce costs and 52,590 ‑ 52,590
generate reuse opportunities, through strategic
and policy leadership, advice, strategic
coordination and oversight of digital and ICT
investment, and management of whole‑of‑
government digital and ICT procurement
Total: Digital Transformation Agency 30,320 ‑ 30,320
52,590 ‑ 52,590

INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTARY EXPENSES
Support for current and former Parliamentarians 5,328 27,564 32,892
and others as required by the Australian 10,759 46,562 57,321
Government through the delivery of,
independent oversight and advice on, work
resources and travel resources
Total: Independent Parliamentary Expenses 5,328 27,564 32,892
Authority 10,759 46,562 57,321

PARLIAMENTARY WORKPLACE SUPPORT
SERVICE
Support Commonwealth parliamentary 9,879 5,349 15,228
workplace participants to build and maintain safe 18,501 82 18,583
and respectful workplaces, including by
supporting positive cultural change and providing
human resource functions to parliamentarians
and their staff
Total: Parliamentary Workplace Support 9,879 5,349 15,228
Service 18,501 82 18,583

SERVICES AUSTRALIA
Deliver high‑quality, accessible services and 1,398,486 327 1,398,813
payments to individuals, families, businesses 5,501,471 1,278 5,502,749
and partner agencies on behalf of Government;
with a focus on contemporary service delivery
and customer experience
Total: Services Australia 1,398,486 327 1,398,813
5,501,471 1,278 5,502,749

FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 1,373,005 2,859,026 4,232,031
2,414,718 4,877,202 7,291,920
Tourism Australia 84,575 84,575
153,564 153,564
Australian Centre for International Agricultural 6,649 63,400 70,049
Research 10,269 107,058 117,327
Australian Secret Intelligence Service 322,098 ‑ 322,098
467,675 ‑ 467,675
Australian Trade and Investment Commission 152,289 66,412 218,701
276,230 164,050 440,280
Total: Foreign Affairs and Trade 1,854,041 3,073,413 4,927,454
3,168,892 5,301,874 8,470,766

FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND
TRADE
The advancement of Australia's international 963,243 2,858,589 3,821,832
strategic, security and economic interests 1,677,264 4,876,452 6,553,716
including through bilateral, regional and
multilateral engagement on Australian
Government foreign, trade and international
development policy priorities
The protection and welfare of Australians abroad 301,636 437 302,073
and access to secure international travel 558,008 750 558,758
documentation through timely and responsive
travel advice and consular and passport services
in Australia and overseas
A secure Australian Government presence 108,126 ‑ 108,126
overseas through the provision of security 179,446 ‑ 179,446
services and information and communications
technology infrastructure, and the management
of the Commonwealth's overseas property
estate
Total: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 1,373,005 2,859,026 4,232,031
2,414,718 4,877,202 7,291,920

FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND
TRADE FOR PAYMENT TO
TOURISM AUSTRALIA
Grow demand and foster a competitive and 84,575
sustainable Australian tourism industry through 153,564
partnership marketing to targeted global
consumers in key markets
Total: Tourism Australia 84,575
153,564

FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
To achieve more productive and sustainable 6,649 63,400 70,049
agricultural systems for the benefit of developing 10,269 107,058 117,327
countries and Australia through international
agricultural research and training partnerships
Total: Australian Centre for International 6,649 63,400 70,049
Agricultural Research 10,269 107,058 117,327

FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN SECRET INTELLIGENCE
SERVICE
Enhanced understanding for the Government of 322,098 ‑ 322,098
the overseas environment affecting Australia's 467,675 ‑ 467,675
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 322,098 ‑ 322,098
467,675 ‑ 467,675

FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN TRADE AND INVESTMENT
To contribute to Australia's economic prosperity 145,618 66,412 212,030
by supporting Australian exporters to expand 264,803 164,050 428,853
internationally, attracting productive international
investment, and growing the visitor economy
The protection and welfare of Australians abroad 6,671 ‑ 6,671
through timely and responsive consular and 11,427 ‑ 11,427
passport services in specific locations overseas
Total: Australian Trade and Investment 152,289 66,412 218,701
Commission 276,230 164,050 440,280

HEALTH, DISABILITY AND AGEING PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing 1,022,443 19,311,900 20,334,343
1,751,893 15,496,338 17,248,231
Australian Digital Health Agency 205,643 205,643
286,896 286,896
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 20,959 20,959
36,489 36,489
Food Standards Australia New Zealand 10,317 10,317
17,855 17,855
National Disability Insurance Agency 1,362,617 1,362,617
2,252,660 2,252,660
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission 243,124 ‑ 243,124
305,036 ‑ 305,036
Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and 4,142 13,208 17,350
Transplantation Authority 7,187 51,906 59,093
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety 16,823 ‑ 16,823
Agency 26,151 ‑ 26,151
Cancer Australia 7,700 19,366 27,066
14,194 34,362 48,556
National Blood Authority 5,341 5,933 11,274
9,102 8,429 17,531
National Health and Medical Research Council 28,937 567,683 596,620
38,438 953,872 992,310
National Health Funding Body 3,933 ‑ 3,933
6,879 ‑ 6,879
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission 43,276 2,964 46,240
174,196 4,977 179,173
Office of the Inspector‑General of Aged Care 3,490 ‑ 3,490
8,887 ‑ 8,887
Professional Services Review 9,006 ‑ 9,006
16,182 ‑ 16,182
Total: Health, Disability and Ageing 1,388,215 21,520,590 22,908,805
2,358,145 19,143,784 21,501,929

HEALTH, DISABILITY AND AGEING PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AGEING
Better equip Australia to meet current and future 343,781 5,070,830 5,414,611
health needs of all Australians through the 598,517 7,636,647 8,235,164
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 132,457 1,194,479 1,326,936
cost‑effective and affordable medicines, medical, 226,655 1,963,770 2,190,425
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 people in Australia 469,831 3,838,953 4,308,784
through targeted support, access to appropriate, 926,721 5,895,921 6,822,642
high‑quality care, and related information
Supporting the independence of people with 76,374 9,207,638 9,284,012
disability and carers by providing targeted ‑ ‑ ‑
supports
Total: Department of Health, Disability and 1,022,443 19,311,900 20,334,343
Ageing 1,751,893 15,496,338 17,248,231

HEALTH, DISABILITY AND AGEING PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN DIGITAL HEALTH AGENCY
To deliver national digital healthcare systems to 205,643
enable and support improvement in health 286,896
outcomes for Australians
Total: Australian Digital Health Agency 205,643
286,896

HEALTH, DISABILITY AND AGEING PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND
WELFARE
A robust evidence‑base for the health, housing 20,959
and community sectors, including through 36,489
developing and disseminating comparable health
and welfare information and statistics
Total: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 20,959
36,489

HEALTH, DISABILITY AND AGEING PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
FOOD STANDARDS AUSTRALIA NEW
ZEALAND
A safe food supply and well‑informed consumers 10,317
in Australia and New Zealand, including through 17,855
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 10,317
17,855

HEALTH, DISABILITY AND AGEING PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE AGENCY
Improve the independence, and the social and 1,362,617
economic participation of eligible people with 2,252,660
disability through the management of a
financially sustainable National Disability
Insurance Scheme with proper, efficient and
effective use of resources
Total: National Disability Insurance Agency 1,362,617
2,252,660

HEALTH, DISABILITY AND AGEING PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AGED CARE QUALITY AND SAFETY
Uphold rights, and protect and enhance the 243,124 ‑ 243,124
safety, health, wellbeing and quality of life of 305,036 ‑ 305,036
older people in Australia receiving
Commonwealth‑funded aged care services,
including through effective engagement with
older people, regulation and education of aged
care providers and workers, and independent
and accessible resolution of complaints about
aged care services
Total: Aged Care Quality and Safety 243,124 ‑ 243,124
Commission 305,036 ‑ 305,036

HEALTH, DISABILITY AND AGEING PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION
AND TRANSPLANTATION AUTHORITY
Improved access to organ and tissue 4,142 13,208 17,350
transplants, including through a nationally 7,187 51,906 59,093
coordinated and consistent approach and
system
Total: Australian Organ and Tissue Donation 4,142 13,208 17,350
and Transplantation Authority 7,187 51,906 59,093

HEALTH, DISABILITY AND AGEING PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN RADIATION PROTECTION AND
NUCLEAR SAFETY AGENCY
Protection of people and the environment 16,823 ‑ 16,823
through radiation protection and nuclear safety 26,151 ‑ 26,151
research, policy, advice, codes, standards,
services and regulation
Total: Australian Radiation Protection and 16,823 ‑ 16,823
Nuclear Safety Agency 26,151 ‑ 26,151

HEALTH, DISABILITY AND AGEING PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
CANCER AUSTRALIA
Minimised impacts of cancer, including through 7,700 19,366 27,066
national leadership in cancer control with 14,194 34,362 48,556
targeted research and clinical trials; evidence
informed clinical practice; strengthened national
data capacity; community and consumer
information and support
Total: Cancer Australia 7,700 19,366 27,066
14,194 34,362 48,556

HEALTH, DISABILITY AND AGEING PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NATIONAL BLOOD AUTHORITY
Access to a secure supply of safe and affordable 5,341 5,933 11,274
blood products, including through national supply 9,102 8,429 17,531
arrangements and coordination of best practice
standards within agreed funding policies under
the national blood arrangements
Total: National Blood Authority 5,341 5,933 11,274
9,102 8,429 17,531

HEALTH, DISABILITY AND AGEING PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NATIONAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL
RESEARCH COUNCIL
Improved health and medical knowledge, 28,937 567,683 596,620
including through funding research, translating 38,438 953,872 992,310
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 28,937 567,683 596,620
Council 38,438 953,872 992,310

HEALTH, DISABILITY AND AGEING PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NATIONAL HEALTH FUNDING BODY
Improve transparency of public hospital funding 3,933 ‑ 3,933
in Australia by supporting the obligations and 6,879 ‑ 6,879
responsibilities of the Administrator of the
National Health Funding Pool through best
practice administration of public hospital funding
Total: National Health Funding Body 3,933 ‑ 3,933
6,879 ‑ 6,879

HEALTH, DISABILITY AND AGEING PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NDIS QUALITY AND SAFEGUARDS
Promote the delivery of quality supports and 43,276 2,964 46,240
services to people with disability under the NDIS 174,196 4,977 179,173
and other prescribed supports and services,
including through nationally consistent and
responsive regulation, policy development,
advice and education
Total: NDIS Quality and Safeguards 43,276 2,964 46,240
Commission 174,196 4,977 179,173

HEALTH, DISABILITY AND AGEING PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR‑GENERAL OF
AGED CARE
Provide independent oversight of the aged care 3,490 ‑ 3,490
system to drive accountability and positive 8,887 ‑ 8,887
change through reviews, recommendations, and
reporting to Parliament
Total: Office of the Inspector‑General of Aged 3,490 ‑ 3,490
Care 8,887 ‑ 8,887

HEALTH, DISABILITY AND AGEING PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REVIEW
A reduction of the risks to patients and costs to 9,006 ‑ 9,006
the Australian Government of inappropriate 16,182 ‑ 16,182
practice, including through investigating health
services claimed under the Medicare and
Pharmaceutical benefits schemes
Total: Professional Services Review 9,006 ‑ 9,006
16,182 ‑ 16,182

HOME AFFAIRS PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
Department of Home Affairs 2,214,955 1,007,784 3,222,739
3,732,998 2,318,588 6,051,586
Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission 112,723 ‑ 112,723
148,318 ‑ 148,318
Australian Federal Police 950,789 60,284 1,011,073
1,638,604 58,568 1,697,172
Australian Institute of Criminology 3,343 ‑ 3,343
5,507 ‑ 5,507
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation 394,732 ‑ 394,732
662,043 ‑ 662,043
Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis 110,157 ‑ 110,157
Centre 153,342 ‑ 153,342
National Emergency Management Agency 79,270 31,427 110,697
151,701 142,525 294,226
Total: Home Affairs 3,865,969 1,099,495 4,965,464
6,492,513 2,519,681 9,012,194

HOME AFFAIRS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS
Deliver national coordination, regulation and 162,221 84,520 246,741
policy that safeguard Australia's domestic 261,458 103,416 364,874
interests from national security threats, including
cyber threats
Support a united and prosperous Australia 631,516 355,428 986,944
through effective coordination and delivery of 1,184,287 1,320,342 2,504,629
immigration and citizenship policy and programs
underpinned by robust integrity and assurance
Advance a prosperous and secure Australia 1,421,218 567,836 1,989,054
through trade and travel facilitation and 2,287,253 894,830 3,182,083
modernisation, and effective customs,
immigration, maritime and enforcement activities
across the border continuum
Total: Department of Home Affairs 2,214,955 1,007,784 3,222,739
3,732,998 2,318,588 6,051,586

HOME AFFAIRS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE
To protect Australia from criminal threats through 112,723 ‑ 112,723
coordinating a strategic response and the 148,318 ‑ 148,318
collection, assessment and dissemination of
intelligence and policing information
Total: Australian Criminal Intelligence 112,723 ‑ 112,723
Commission 148,318 ‑ 148,318

HOME AFFAIRS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE
Reduce criminal and national security threats to 531,664 1,407 533,071
Australia's collective economic and societal 921,036 3,357 924,393
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 419,125 58,877 478,002
interests through the delivery of policing services 717,568 55,211 772,779
primarily focused on protective services, aviation
policing and international partnerships
Total: Australian Federal Police 950,789 60,284 1,011,073
1,638,604 58,568 1,697,172

HOME AFFAIRS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF CRIMINOLOGY
Informed crime and justice policy and practice in 3,343 ‑ 3,343
Australia by undertaking, funding and 5,507 ‑ 5,507
disseminating policy‑relevant research of
national significance
Total: Australian Institute of Criminology 3,343 ‑ 3,343
5,507 ‑ 5,507

HOME AFFAIRS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN SECURITY INTELLIGENCE
ORGANISATION
To protect Australia, its people and its interests 394,732 ‑ 394,732
from threats to security through intelligence 662,043 ‑ 662,043
collection, assessment and advice to
Government
Total: Australian Security Intelligence 394,732 ‑ 394,732
Organisation 662,043 ‑ 662,043

HOME AFFAIRS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN TRANSACTION REPORTS AND
ANALYSIS CENTRE
The protection of the community and financial 110,157 ‑ 110,157
system from criminal abuse through a data 153,342 ‑ 153,342
driven and risk‑based approach to financial
intelligence and regulation and collaboration with
domestic and international partners
Total: Australian Transaction Reports and 110,157 ‑ 110,157
Analysis Centre 153,342 ‑ 153,342

HOME AFFAIRS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY
To develop, lead and coordinate the 79,270 31,427 110,697
Commonwealth's approach to emergency 151,701 142,525 294,226
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 79,270 31,427 110,697
Agency 151,701 142,525 294,226

INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
Department of Industry, Science and Resources 383,480 765,057 1,148,537
680,737 1,422,447 2,103,184
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology 225,589 225,589
Organisation 324,464 324,464
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial 587,072 587,072
Research Organisation 916,459 916,459
National Offshore Petroleum Safety and 893 893
Environmental Management Authority 21,306 21,306
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation 8,283 8,283
18,000 18,000
Geoscience Australia 202,888 11 202,899
341,872 19 341,891
IP Australia ‑ ‑ ‑
380 ‑ 380
Net Zero Economy Authority 31,205 12,807 44,012
45,126 5,115 50,241
Total: Industry, Science and Resources 617,573 1,599,712 2,217,285
1,068,115 2,707,810 3,775,925

INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
RESOURCES
Support economic growth, productivity and job 383,480 765,057 1,148,537
creation for all Australians by investing in 680,737 1,422,447 2,103,184
science and technology, growing innovative and
competitive businesses, industries and regions,
and supporting a strong resources sector
Total: Department of Industry, Science and 383,480 765,057 1,148,537
Resources 680,737 1,422,447 2,103,184

INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY ORGANISATION
Improved knowledge, innovative capacity and 225,589
healthcare through nuclear‑based facilities, 324,464
research, training, products, services and advice
to Government, industry, the education sector
and the Australian population
Total: Australian Nuclear Science and 225,589
Technology Organisation 324,464

INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND
INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION
Innovative scientific and technology solutions to 587,072
national challenges and opportunities to benefit 916,459
industry, the environment and the community,
through scientific research and capability
development, services and advice
Total: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial 587,072
Research Organisation 916,459

INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NATIONAL OFFSHORE PETROLEUM SAFETY
AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
A protected offshore workforce and environment 893
through regulatory oversight of Australia's 21,306
offshore energy industries, as well as through
engaging, advising, and educating the regulated
community
Total: National Offshore Petroleum Safety and 893
Environmental Management Authority 21,306

INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NATIONAL RECONSTRUCTION FUND
Facilitate increased flows of finance into priority 8,283
areas of the Australian economy, through 18,000
targeted investments to diversify and transform
Australian industry, create secure, well‑paying
jobs, and boost sovereign capability
Total: National Reconstruction Fund 8,283
Corporation 18,000

INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA
Informed government, industry and community 202,888 11 202,899
decisions on the economic, social and 341,872 19 341,891
environmental management of the nation's
natural resources through enabling access to
geoscientific and spatial information
Total: Geoscience Australia 202,888 11 202,899
341,872 19 341,891

INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
IP AUSTRALIA
Increased innovation, investment and trade in ‑ ‑ ‑
Australia, and by Australians overseas, through 380 ‑ 380
the administration of the registrable intellectual
property rights system, promoting public
awareness and industry engagement, and
advising government
Total: IP Australia ‑ ‑ ‑
380 ‑ 380

INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESOURCES PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NET ZERO ECONOMY AUTHORITY
Facilitate the achievement of Australia's 31,205 12,807 44,012
greenhouse gas emissions targets by 45,126 5,115 50,241
empowering communities, regions and workers
most affected by Australia's transition to a net
zero emissions economy to anticipate and
respond to the risks and opportunities of the
transition, including through: facilitating
investment, supporting workers, building
community engagement and coordinating net
zero related policies and programs
Total: Net Zero Economy Authority 31,205 12,807 44,012
45,126 5,115 50,241

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional 309,199 1,219,161 1,528,360
Development, Communications, Sport and the 590,115 2,084,160 2,674,275
Arts
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 717,041 717,041
1,196,101 1,196,101
Australian Film, Television and Radio School 16,509 16,509
27,944 27,944
Australian Maritime Safety Authority 64,837 64,837
86,218 86,218
Australian National Maritime Museum 14,559 14,559
24,882 24,882
Australian Sports Commission 262,965 262,965
449,257 449,257
Civil Aviation Safety Authority 35,603 35,603
41,494 41,494
Creative Australia 181,805 181,805
289,649 289,649
High Speed Rail Authority 4,335 4,335
55,102 55,102
Infrastructure Australia 7,639 7,639
13,247 13,247
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia 24,367 24,367
40,839 40,839
National Gallery of Australia 42,388 42,388
69,917 69,917
National Library of Australia 44,805 44,805
86,219 86,219
National Museum of Australia 32,269 32,269
55,192 55,192
National Portrait Gallery of Australia 11,345 11,345
19,181 19,181
National Transport Commission 3,746 3,746
6,746 6,746
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility 12,732 12,732
21,782 21,782
Old Parliament House 13,326 13,326
22,290 22,290
Screen Australia 7,723 7,723
13,226 13,226
Special Broadcasting Service Corporation 119,722 119,722
350,311 350,311
Australian Communications and Media Authority 104,632 1,458 106,090
174,507 2,000 176,507
Australian Transport Safety Bureau 16,954 ‑ 16,954
26,691 ‑ 26,691
National Archives of Australia 57,001 ‑ 57,001
93,558 ‑ 93,558
National Capital Authority 6,201 22,379 28,580
11,045 36,606 47,651
Sport Integrity Australia 24,632 2,768 27,400
42,783 4,684 47,467
Total: Infrastructure, Transport, Regional 518,619 2,863,482 3,382,101
Development, Communications, Sport 938,699 4,997,047 5,935,746
and the Arts

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
Improved infrastructure across Australia through 47,064 10,490 57,554
investment in and coordination of transport and 86,423 11,430 97,853
other infrastructure
An efficient, sustainable, competitive, safe and 109,317 321,098 430,415
secure transport system for all transport users 227,599 429,004 656,603
through regulation, financial assistance and
safety investigations
Strengthening the sustainability, capacity and 36,982 333,990 370,972
diversity of Australia's urban and regional areas 89,406 613,209 702,615
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 17,683 120,543 138,226
Australian territories including through the 30,991 284,459 315,450
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 57,836 159,087 216,923
communications sector, through policy 102,667 369,608 472,275
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 30,386 184,195 214,581
and culture through developing and supporting 53,029 324,447 377,476
cultural expression

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
Outcome 7 ‑
Contribute to healthy, active communities and a 9,931 89,758 99,689
sustainable sport system through policy ‑ 52,003 52,003
development, coordination and targeted support
Total: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, 309,199 1,219,161 1,528,360
Regional Development, 590,115 2,084,160 2,674,275
Communications, Sport and the Arts

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING
Informed, educated and entertained audiences ‑ 717,041
throughout Australia and overseas ‑ through 1,196,101
innovative and comprehensive media and
related services
Total: Australian Broadcasting Corporation 717,041
1,196,101

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN FILM, TELEVISION AND RADIO
SCHOOL
Support the development of a professional 16,509
screen arts and broadcast culture in Australia 27,944
including through the provision of specialist
industry‑focused education, training, and
research
Total: Australian Film, Television and Radio 16,509
School 27,944

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY
Minimise the risk of shipping incidents and 64,837
pollution in Australian waters through ship safety 86,218
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 64,837
86,218

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM
Increased knowledge, appreciation and 14,559
enjoyment of Australia's maritime heritage by 24,882
managing the National Maritime Collection and
staging programs, exhibitions and events
Total: Australian National Maritime Museum 14,559
24,882

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION
Increased participation in organised sport and 262,965
continued international sporting success 449,257
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 262,965
449,257

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
Maximise aviation safety through a regulatory 35,603
regime, detailed technical material on safety 41,494
standards, comprehensive aviation industry
oversight, risk analysis, industry consultation,
education and training
Total: Civil Aviation Safety Authority 35,603
41,494

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
CREATIVE AUSTRALIA
Local and global audiences enjoy the benefits of 181,805
thriving, dynamic and sustainable cultural and 289,649
creative industries supported through
investment, development, partnerships, advice
and recognition for Australian artists and arts
organisations
Total: Creative Australia 181,805
289,649

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
HIGH SPEED RAIL AUTHORITY
Developing a high speed rail network between 4,335
capital cities and key regional centres through 55,102
policy development and planning, national
coordination and strategic advice to enhance
Australia's long‑term rail investment
Total: High Speed Rail Authority 4,335
55,102

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
INFRASTRUCTURE AUSTRALIA
Improve decision‑making on matters relating to 7,639
infrastructure; advise governments and others 13,247
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 7,639
13,247

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NATIONAL FILM AND SOUND ARCHIVE OF
AUSTRALIA
Increased engagement with Australia's 24,367
audiovisual culture past and present through 40,839
developing, preserving, maintaining and
promoting the national audiovisual collection of
historic and cultural significance
Total: National Film and Sound Archive of 24,367
Australia 40,839

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA
Increased understanding, knowledge and 42,388
enjoyment of the visual arts by providing access 69,917
to, and information about, works of art locally,
nationally and internationally
Total: National Gallery of Australia 42,388
69,917

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA
Enhanced learning, knowledge creation, 44,805
enjoyment and understanding of Australian life 86,219
and society by providing access to a national
collection of library material
Total: National Library of Australia 44,805
86,219

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA
Increased awareness and understanding of 32,269
Australia's history and culture by managing the 55,192
National Museum's collections and providing
access through public programs and exhibitions
Total: National Museum of Australia 32,269
55,192

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY OF
AUSTRALIA
Enhanced understanding and appreciation of 11,345
Australian identity, culture and diversity through 19,181
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 11,345
19,181

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NATIONAL TRANSPORT COMMISSION
Improved transport productivity, efficiency, safety 3,746
and environmental performance and regulatory 6,746
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 3,746
6,746

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NORTHERN AUSTRALIA INFRASTRUCTURE
FACILITY
Enable economic growth in Northern Australia, 12,732
by facilitating private sector investment in 21,782
economic infrastructure, primarily through the
provision of concessional financing delivered
through the State and Territory Governments
Total: Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility 12,732
21,782

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE
An enhanced appreciation and understanding of 13,326
the political and social heritage of Australia for 22,290
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 13,326
22,290

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
SCREEN AUSTRALIA
Promote engaged audiences and support a 7,723
creative, innovative and commercially 13,226
sustainable screen industry through the funding
and promotion of diverse Australian screen
product
Total: Screen Australia 7,723
13,226

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
SPECIAL BROADCASTING SERVICE
Provide multilingual and multicultural services 119,722
that inform, educate and entertain all Australians 350,311
and in so doing reflect Australia's multicultural
society
Total: Special Broadcasting Service 119,722
Corporation 350,311

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA
A communications and media environment that 104,632 1,458 106,090
balances the needs of the industry and the 174,507 2,000 176,507
Australian community through regulation,
education and advice
Total: Australian Communications and Media 104,632 1,458 106,090
Authority 174,507 2,000 176,507

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN TRANSPORT SAFETY BUREAU
Improved transport safety in Australia including 16,954 ‑ 16,954
through: Independent 'no blame' investigation of 26,691 ‑ 26,691
transport accidents and other safety
occurrences; safety data recording, analysis and
research; and influencing safety action
Total: Australian Transport Safety Bureau 16,954 ‑ 16,954
26,691 ‑ 26,691

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA
To promote the creation, management and 57,001 ‑ 57,001
preservation of authentic, reliable and usable 93,558 ‑ 93,558
Commonwealth records and to facilitate
Australians' access to the archival resources of
the Commonwealth
Total: National Archives of Australia 57,001 ‑ 57,001
93,558 ‑ 93,558

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NATIONAL CAPITAL AUTHORITY
To shape Canberra as a capital that all 6,201 22,379 28,580
Australians can be proud of by ensuring it is well 11,045 36,606 47,651
planned, managed and promoted, consistent
with its enduring national significance
Total: National Capital Authority 6,201 22,379 28,580
11,045 36,606 47,651

INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
SPORT INTEGRITY AUSTRALIA
Protection of the integrity of Australian sport and 24,632 2,768 27,400
the health and welfare of those who participate 42,783 4,684 47,467
in sport through the coordination of a national
approach to all sports integrity matters
Total: Sport Integrity Australia 24,632 2,768 27,400
42,783 4,684 47,467

PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 196,853 31,721 228,574
249,916 48,392 298,308
Aboriginal Hostels Limited 26,843 26,843
44,416 44,416
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres 15,134 15,134
Strait Islander Studies 29,343 29,343
Indigenous Business Australia 6,508 6,508
11,885 11,885
Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation 5,797 5,797
10,087 10,087
Torres Strait Regional Authority 33,526 33,526
38,223 38,223
Australian National Audit Office 57,432 ‑ 57,432
97,148 ‑ 97,148
Australian Public Service Commission 37,562 ‑ 37,562
68,198 ‑ 68,198
National Indigenous Australians Agency 186,772 1,287,776 1,474,548
349,468 2,051,083 2,400,551
Office of National Intelligence 92,013 5,952 97,965
131,881 11,204 143,085
Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor‑ 9,266 3,005 12,271
General 16,483 4,936 21,419
Workplace Gender Equality Agency 7,117 ‑ 7,117
11,961 ‑ 11,961
Total: Prime Minister and Cabinet 587,015 1,416,262 2,003,277
925,055 2,249,569 3,174,624

PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
CABINET
Provide high quality policy advice and support to 196,853 31,721 228,574
the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, Portfolio 249,916 48,392 298,308
Ministers and Assistant Ministers including
through the coordination of government
activities, policy development and program
delivery
Total: Department of the Prime Minister and 196,853 31,721 228,574
Cabinet 249,916 48,392 298,308

PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
ABORIGINAL HOSTELS LIMITED
Improved access to education, employment, 26,843
health and other services for Aboriginal and 44,416
Torres Strait Islander people travelling or
relocating through the operation of temporary
hostel accommodation services
Total: Aboriginal Hostels Limited 26,843
44,416

PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ABORIGINAL
AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER STUDIES
Further understanding of Australian Indigenous 15,134
cultures, past and present through undertaking 29,343
and publishing research, and providing access to
print and audiovisual collections
Total: Australian Institute of Aboriginal and 15,134
Torres Strait Islander Studies 29,343

PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
INDIGENOUS BUSINESS AUSTRALIA
Improved economic inclusion and participation to 6,508
enhance the financial wellbeing and 11,885
independence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people through distribution of home and
business finance, access to wealth generating
opportunities and capability development
activities
Total: Indigenous Business Australia 6,508
11,885

PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
INDIGENOUS LAND AND SEA CORPORATION
Enhanced socio‑economic development, 5,797
maintenance of cultural identity and protection of 10,087
the environment by Indigenous Australians
through the acquisition and management of land,
water and water‑related rights
Total: Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation 5,797
10,087

PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
TORRES STRAIT REGIONAL AUTHORITY
Progress towards closing the gap for Torres 33,526
Strait Islander and Aboriginal people living in the 38,223
Torres Strait Region through development
planning, coordination, sustainable resource
management, and preservation and promotion of
Indigenous culture
Total: Torres Strait Regional Authority 33,526
38,223

PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
To improve public sector performance and 57,432 ‑ 57,432
accountability through independent reporting on 97,148 ‑ 97,148
Australian Government administration to
Parliament, the Executive and the public
Total: Australian National Audit Office 57,432 ‑ 57,432
97,148 ‑ 97,148

PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Increased awareness and adoption of best 37,562 ‑ 37,562
practice public administration by the public 68,198 ‑ 68,198
service through leadership, promotion, advice
and professional development, drawing on
research and evaluation
Total: Australian Public Service Commission 37,562 ‑ 37,562
68,198 ‑ 68,198

PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS
AGENCY
Lead the development and implementation of the 186,772 1,287,776 1,474,548
Australian Government's agenda to support the 349,468 2,051,083 2,400,551
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 186,772 1,287,776 1,474,548
349,468 2,051,083 2,400,551

PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
OFFICE OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Advancement of Australia's national interests 92,013 5,952 97,965
through increased government awareness of 131,881 11,204 143,085
international developments affecting Australia,
and integration, coordination and evaluation of
Australia's national intelligence capabilities
Total: Office of National Intelligence 92,013 5,952 97,965
131,881 11,204 143,085

PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
OFFICE OF THE OFFICIAL SECRETARY TO
THE GOVERNOR‑GENERAL
The performance of the Governor‑General's role 9,266 3,005 12,271
is facilitated through organisation and 16,483 4,936 21,419
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 9,266 3,005 12,271
Governor‑General 16,483 4,936 21,419

PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
WORKPLACE GENDER EQUALITY AGENCY
Promote and improve gender equality in 7,117 ‑ 7,117
Australian workplaces including through the 11,961 ‑ 11,961
provision of advice and assistance to employers
and the assessment and measurement of
workplace gender data
Total: Workplace Gender Equality Agency 7,117 ‑ 7,117
11,961 ‑ 11,961

SOCIAL SERVICES PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
Department of Social Services 240,235 459,097 699,332
390,654 1,364,548 1,755,202
Australian Institute of Family Studies 2,824 ‑ 2,824
4,913 ‑ 4,913
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence 3,347 ‑ 3,347
Commission 5,723 ‑ 5,723
National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres 1,839 ‑ 1,839
Strait Islander Children and Young People 765 ‑ 765
Total: Social Services 248,245 459,097 707,342
402,055 1,364,548 1,766,603

SOCIAL SERVICES PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Encourage self‑reliance and support people who 54,035 458,362 512,397
cannot fully support themselves through targeted 84,192 7,515 91,707
payments and quality services
Promote stronger and more resilient families, 186,200 735 186,935
children, individuals and communities by 306,462 1,357,033 1,663,495
providing targeted supports
Total: Department of Social Services 240,235 459,097 699,332
390,654 1,364,548 1,755,202

SOCIAL SERVICES PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF FAMILY STUDIES
The creation and communication of knowledge 2,824 ‑ 2,824
for policy‑makers, service providers and the 4,913 ‑ 4,913
broader community to improve the wellbeing of
children, families and communities
Total: Australian Institute of Family Studies 2,824 ‑ 2,824
4,913 ‑ 4,913

SOCIAL SERVICES PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
DOMESTIC, FAMILY AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Amplifying the voices of people with lived 3,347 ‑ 3,347
experience of domestic, family and sexual 5,723 ‑ 5,723
violence, providing evidence‑informed policy
advice, and promoting coordination and
accountability towards ending gender‑based
violence
Total: Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence 3,347 ‑ 3,347
Commission 5,723 ‑ 5,723

SOCIAL SERVICES PORTFOLIOAppropriation (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR ABORIGINAL
AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CHILDREN
AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Amplifying the voices of Aboriginal and Torres 1,839 ‑ 1,839
Strait Islander children and young people, by 765 ‑ 765
providing strategic, independent and impartial
advice about policy, reforms and services, and
promoting and enhancing coordination on
matters related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander children and young people
Total: National Commission for Aboriginal and 1,839 ‑ 1,839
Torres Strait Islander Children and 765 ‑ 765
Young People

TREASURY PORTFOLIOSUMMARY Summary of Appropriations (plain figures)—2025‑2026 Actual Available Appropriation (italic figures)—2024‑2025
Department of the Treasury 210,109 96,886 306,995
402,055 174,000 576,055
Housing Australia 3,654 3,654
5,428 5,428
Australian Bureau of Statistics 364,119 ‑ 364,119
533,976 ‑ 533,976
Australian Competition and Consumer 233,773 ‑ 233,773
Commission 443,496 ‑ 443,496
Australian Financial Security Authority 23,298 ‑ 23,298
52,269 ‑ 52,269
Australian Office of Financial Management 9,541 ‑ 9,541
16,762 ‑ 16,762
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority 8,602 ‑ 8,602
16,361 ‑ 16,361
Australian Securities and Investments Commission 392,691 7,457 400,148
618,529 12,749 631,278
Australian Taxation Office 2,645,285 ‑ 2,645,285
4,353,737 10,564 4,364,301
Commonwealth Grants Commission 4,794 ‑ 4,794
8,339 ‑ 8,339
Inspector‑General of Taxation 3,938 ‑ 3,938
7,356 ‑ 7,356
National Competition Council 946 ‑ 946
1,753 ‑ 1,753
Office of the Auditing and Assurance Standards 2,071 ‑ 2,071
Board 4,001 ‑ 4,001
Office of the Australian Accounting Standards 3,923 ‑ 3,923
Board 8,389 ‑ 8,389
Productivity Commission 22,501 ‑ 22,501
38,664 ‑ 38,664
Total: Treasury 3,925,591 107,997 4,033,588
6,505,687 202,741 6,708,428

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Supporting and implementing informed decisions 210,109 96,886 306,995
on policies for the good of the Australian people, 402,055 174,000 576,055
including for achieving strong, sustainable
economic growth, through the provision of
advice to Treasury Ministers and the efficient
administration of Treasury's functions
Total: Department of the Treasury 210,109 96,886 306,995
402,055 174,000 576,055

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY FOR
HOUSING AUSTRALIA
Improved housing outcomes for Australians, 3,654
including through financial and other assistance 5,428
to improve the efficiency and scale of the
community housing sector and increase the
supply of social and affordable housing, as well
as support for eligible home buyers to access
the housing market sooner
Total: Housing Australia 3,654
5,428

AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS
Decisions on important matters made by 364,119 ‑ 364,119
governments, business and the broader 533,976 ‑ 533,976
community are informed by objective, relevant
and trusted official statistics produced through
the collection and integration of data, its
analysis, and the provision of statistical
information
Total: Australian Bureau of Statistics 364,119 ‑ 364,119
533,976 ‑ 533,976

AUSTRALIAN COMPETITION AND CONSUMER
Enhanced welfare of Australians through 233,773 ‑ 233,773
enforcing laws that promote competition and 443,496 ‑ 443,496
protect consumers, as well as taking other
regulatory and related actions including
monitoring and market analysis, public
education, determining the terms of access to
infrastructure services, and discharging
regulatory responsibilities governing energy
markets and networks
Total: Australian Competition and Consumer 233,773 ‑ 233,773
Commission 443,496 ‑ 443,496

AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL SECURITY
Maintain confidence in Australia's personal 23,298 ‑ 23,298
insolvency and personal property securities 52,269 ‑ 52,269
systems by delivering fair, efficient and effective
regulatory, trustee, registry and information
Total: Australian Financial Security Authority 23,298 ‑ 23,298
52,269 ‑ 52,269

AUSTRALIAN OFFICE OF FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT
The advancement of macroeconomic growth and 9,541 ‑ 9,541
stability, and the effective operation of financial 16,762 ‑ 16,762
markets, through issuing debt, investing in
financial assets and managing debt, investments
and cash for the Australian Government
Total: Australian Office of Financial 9,541 ‑ 9,541
Management 16,762 ‑ 16,762

AUSTRALIAN PRUDENTIAL REGULATION
Enhanced public confidence in Australia's 8,602 ‑ 8,602
financial institutions through a framework of 16,361 ‑ 16,361
prudential regulation which balances financial
safety and efficiency, competition, contestability
and competitive neutrality and, in balancing
these objectives, promotes financial system
stability in Australia
Total: Australian Prudential Regulation 8,602 ‑ 8,602
Authority 16,361 ‑ 16,361

AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES AND
INVESTMENTS COMMISSION
Improved confidence in Australia's financial 392,691 7,457 400,148
markets through promoting informed investors 618,529 12,749 631,278
and financial consumers, facilitating fair and
efficient markets and delivering efficient registry
systems
Total: Australian Securities and Investments 392,691 7,457 400,148
Commission 618,529 12,749 631,278

AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE
Confidence in the administration of aspects of 2,645,285 ‑ 2,645,285
Australia's taxation and superannuation 4,353,737 10,564 4,364,301
systems, including through helping people
understand their rights and obligations,
improving ease of compliance and access to
benefits, and managing non‑compliance with the
law; and in delivering effective and efficient
business registry services
Total: Australian Taxation Office 2,645,285 ‑ 2,645,285
4,353,737 10,564 4,364,301

COMMONWEALTH GRANTS COMMISSION
Informed Government decisions on fiscal 4,794 ‑ 4,794
equalisation between the States and Territories 8,339 ‑ 8,339
through advice and recommendations on the
distribution of GST revenue
Total: Commonwealth Grants Commission 4,794 ‑ 4,794
8,339 ‑ 8,339

INSPECTOR‑GENERAL OF TAXATION
Fair, accountable and improved administration 3,938 ‑ 3,938
and integrity of the taxation and superannuation 7,356 ‑ 7,356
systems for the benefit of the Australian
community, through independent investigation
and reporting
Total: Inspector‑General of Taxation 3,938 ‑ 3,938
7,356 ‑ 7,356

NATIONAL COMPETITION COUNCIL
Competition in markets that are dependent on 946 ‑ 946
access to nationally significant monopoly 1,753 ‑ 1,753
infrastructure, through recommendations and
decisions promoting the efficient operation of,
use of and investment in infrastructure
Total: National Competition Council 946 ‑ 946
1,753 ‑ 1,753

OFFICE OF THE AUDITING AND ASSURANCE
STANDARDS BOARD
Formulating and making auditing, review and 2,071 ‑ 2,071
assurance standards for Australian entity 4,001 ‑ 4,001
financial reports and sustainability reports as
well as for other auditing and assurance
engagements
Total: Office of the Auditing and Assurance 2,071 ‑ 2,071
Standards Board 4,001 ‑ 4,001

OFFICE OF THE AUSTRALIAN ACCOUNTING
STANDARDS BOARD
Formulating and making accounting standards, 3,923 ‑ 3,923
sustainability standards, and related reporting 8,389 ‑ 8,389
requirements that apply to Australian entities
subject to a statutory or other obligation to
prepare financial reports and other external
reports that are integral to understanding the
entities' financial or sustainability‑related
information
Total: Office of the Australian Accounting 3,923 ‑ 3,923
Standards Board 8,389 ‑ 8,389

PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION
Well‑informed policy decision‑making and public 22,501 ‑ 22,501
understanding on matters relating to Australia's 38,664 ‑ 38,664
productivity and living standards, based on
independent and transparent analysis from a
community‑wide perspective
Total: Productivity Commission 22,501 ‑ 22,501
38,664 ‑ 38,664

[Minister’s second reading speech made in—

House of Representatives on 30 July 2025

Senate on 27 October 2025]

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Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2025-2026

No. 47, 2025

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) 2025-2026

No. 47, 2025

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 29 October 2025]

The Parliament of Australia enacts:

Part 1—Preliminary

1 Short title

This Act is the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2025-2026.

2 Commencement

Commencement information
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Provisions Commencement Date/Details

Deep Dive

What it does

Current sections

Preliminary

Short title

Commencement

Definitions

Portfolio statements

Notional transactions between entities that are part of the Commonwealth

Appropriation items

Summary of appropriations

Departmental items

Administered items

Corporate entity items

Advance to the Finance Minister

Advance to the Finance Minister

Miscellaneous

Crediting amounts to special accounts

Appropriation of the Consolidated Revenue Fund

Repeal of this Act

Services for which money is appropriated

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Main concepts

Ordinary Annual Services of the Government

Departmental vs. Administered Distinction

Corporate Entity Items

Legislative Incorporation of Portfolio Statements

Who it affects

Non-Corporate and Corporate Commonwealth Entities

Private Sector Contractors and Consultants

Welfare Recipients, Researchers, and Special Interest Groups

Key duties and rights

Rights of Drawdown and Receipt

Duties of Compliance and Limitation

Penalties and enforcement

Constitutional Invalidity under Section 83

Enforcement via the PGPA Act

Auditing and Public Exposure

How it interacts with other laws

The Australian Constitution

The PGPA Act 2013

The Legislation Act 2003

Amendment history

The Compact of 1965

Evolution of the AFM Cap

Machinery of Government Adjustments

Litigation history

Pape v Commissioner of Taxation [2009] HCA 23

Williams v Commonwealth [2012] HCA 23 ("Williams No. 1")

Williams v Commonwealth (No 2) [2014] HCA 23 ("Williams No. 2")

Gotchas

The "Notional" Allocation Illusion

The Supply Act Baseline Distortion

The Unreviewable AFM Power

The Constitutional Gap

How to comply

For Public Sector CFOs and Accountable Authorities

Strict Outcome Segregation

Real-Time Commitment Tracking

Managing Notional Transactions

Sunset Auditing

For Private Contractors and Grant Recipients

Verify Substantive Statutory Authority

Monitor the Supply Act Baseline

Secure Corporate Entity Protections