Daintree renewable energy microgrid project – support

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $18.8 million over 3 years to support the Daintree renewable energy microgrid project to deliver reliable power to homes and businesses, improve economic, environmental and cultural opportunities for the region, and reduce emissions by reducing reliance on burning diesel.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 3 years and start on 1 July 2025.

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Climate change and energy – Establish a National Centre for Climate Repair

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $25 million per year to establish a new research institute, the Centre for Climate Repair, to examine and propose measures to help draw down carbon from the atmosphere and other actions to repair the climate.

The Centre will have a particular focus on how to protect the Antarctic regions under Australia's responsibility, as the collapse of the Antarctic ice sheets, if not prevented, will drive multi-century sea level rise.

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Establish a National Climate Change Health Officer within the Department of Health

Summary of proposal

The proposal would establish a National Climate Change Health Officer within the Department of Health and Aged Care to oversee Australia’s efforts in addressing the health impacts of climate change and implementing the National Health and Climate Strategy.

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

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Establish a National Climate Change Health Officer within the Department of Health

Summary of proposal

The proposal would establish a National Climate Change Health Officer within the Department of Health and Aged Care to oversee Australia’s efforts in addressing the health impacts of climate change and implementing the National Health and Climate Strategy.

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

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Boosting investment in science, research and innovation – $100 million to advance low-carbon technology innovation

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $100 million over 4 years to boost research on low-carbon technologies to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy.

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

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Boosting investment in science, research and innovation – $100 million to advance low-carbon technology innovation

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $100 million over 4 years to boost research on low-carbon technologies to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy.

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

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Boosting investment in science, research and innovation – $100 million to advance low-carbon technology innovation

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $100 million over 4 years to boost research on low-carbon technologies to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy.

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

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Boosting investment in science, research and innovation – $100 million to advance low-carbon technology innovation

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $100 million over 4 years to boost research on low-carbon technologies to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy.

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

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Boosting investment in science, research and innovation – $100 million to advance low-carbon technology innovation

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $100 million over 4 years to boost research on low-carbon technologies to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy.

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

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Improve support to general and mental health during and after natural disasters

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $390 million over the medium term to ensure that everyone has the essential health and mental health support they need during and after disasters and better prepare communities and our response systems for the future.

Any departmental costs would be drawn from within the capped amount.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2026.

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