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Appropriation (Fuel Security Response) Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026
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Support economic growth, productivity and job
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creation for all Australians by investing in
647,388
1,017,402
1,664,790
science and technology, growing innovative and
672,637
1,271,587
1,944,224
competitive businesses, industries and regions,
and supporting a strong resources sector
Total: Department of Industry, Science and
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Resources
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIO
SUMMARY
Summary of Appropriations (bold figures),2025‑2026
Budget Appropriation (italic figures),2025‑2026
Entity
Departmental
Administered
Total
$'000
$'000
$'000
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional
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Development, Communications, Sport and the
531,726
1,973,112
2,504,838
Arts
Total: Infrastructure, Transport, Regional
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Development, Communications, Sport
531,726
1,973,112
2,504,838
and the Arts
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIO
Additional Appropriation (bold figures),2025‑2026
Budget Appropriation (italic figures),2025‑2026
Actual Available Appropriation (light figures),2024‑2025
Departmental
Administered
Total
$'000
$'000
$'000
DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE,
TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT,
COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS
Outcome 1 ‑
Improved infrastructure across Australia through
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investment in and coordination of transport and
81,828
17,984
99,812
other infrastructure
85,948
11,430
An efficient, sustainable, competitive, safe and
secure transport system for all transport users
through regulation, financial assistance and
Strengthening the sustainability, capacity and
diversity of Australia's urban and regional areas
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
Good governance and service delivery in the
Australian territories including through the
maintenance and improvement of the laws and
services for non‑self‑governing territories, and
the overarching legislative framework for self‑
Promote an innovative and competitive
communications sector, through policy
development, advice and program delivery, so
all Australians can realise the full potential of
digital technologies and communications
Participation in, and access to, Australia's arts
and culture through developing and supporting
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS PORTFOLIO
Additional Appropriation (bold figures),2025‑2026
Budget Appropriation (italic figures),2025‑2026
Actual Available Appropriation (light figures),2024‑2025
DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE,
TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT,
COMMUNICATIONS, SPORT AND THE ARTS
Contribute to healthy, active communities and a
sustainable sport system through policy
development, coordination and targeted support
Total: Department of Infrastructure, Transport,
Communications, Sport and the Arts
Summary of Appropriations (bold figures),2025‑2026
Budget Appropriation (italic figures),2025‑2026
Department of the Treasury
Additional Appropriation (bold figures),2025‑2026
Budget Appropriation (italic figures),2025‑2026
Actual Available Appropriation (light figures),2024‑2025
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Supporting and implementing informed decisions
on policies for the good of the Australian people,
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
[Minister’s second reading speech made in,
House of Representatives on 30 March 2026