Postgraduate scholarships for research into peace and non-violent conflict resolution

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $15 million over 4 years in grants for postgraduate research scholarships which are focused on peace and non-violent conflict resolution.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 4 years, include departmental funding from within the capped amount, and start on 1 July 2026.

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Grants in Attorney General’s and Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolios – prioritise

Summary of proposal

The proposal would require the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) to carefully prioritise allocations of "Other grants and contributions" and "Grants" and eliminate (and/or reduce funding to) a small percentage of those grants least urgently needed.

This will be achieved by reducing grant funding by:

  • 2% in 2025-26
  • 4% in 2026-27 and ongoing.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.

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Grants in Attorney General’s and Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolios – prioritise

Summary of proposal

The proposal would require the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) to carefully prioritise allocations of "Other grants and contributions" and "Grants" and eliminate (and/or reduce funding to) a small percentage of those grants least urgently needed.

This will be achieved by reducing grant funding by:

  • 2% in 2025-26
  • 4% in 2026-27 and ongoing.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.

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Peace and Conflict Prevention Division within DFAT

Summary of proposal

The proposal would strengthen Australia’s capacity to prevent and respond to conflicts through nonviolent means by creating a Peace and Conflict Prevention Division within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), equipped to provide advice, mediators, and programs in vulnerable contexts.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2026 and would be ongoing.

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Peace and Conflict Prevention Division within DFAT

Summary of proposal

The proposal would strengthen Australia’s capacity to prevent and respond to conflicts through nonviolent means by creating a Peace and Conflict Prevention Division within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), equipped to provide advice, mediators, and programs in vulnerable contexts.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2026 and would be ongoing.

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Accessing new markets

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $50 million over 2 years to sectors affected by tariffs, particularly through peak bodies, to secure and grow new markets for their world class products.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 2 years and start on 1 July 2025.

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Accessing new markets

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $50 million over 2 years to sectors affected by tariffs, particularly through peak bodies, to secure and grow new markets for their world class products.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 2 years and start on 1 July 2025.

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Accessing new markets

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $50 million over 2 years to sectors affected by tariffs, particularly through peak bodies, to secure and grow new markets for their world class products.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 2 years and start on 1 July 2025.

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Accessing new markets

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $50 million over 2 years to sectors affected by tariffs, particularly through peak bodies, to secure and grow new markets for their world class products.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 2 years and start on 1 July 2025.

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Boosting Alice Springs tourism

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $8.5 million over 2 years to reinvigorate Central Australia's tourism industry to develop new tourism experiences, attract visitors and back small business.

The multi-pronged investment is designed to revitalise the region’s tourism economy which has faced challenges in recent years. It includes marketing initiatives and targeted support to help operators and delivers both short and long-term opportunities.

The package includes:

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