Decolonising international aid

Summary of proposal

The proposal would increase Official Development Assistance (ODA) funding for developing nations from 1 July 2026. ODA would be set at 1% of the federal budget expenditure (fiscal balance) in 2026-27, then would increase over the medium term to reach to reach an annual spending of 0.7% of Gross National Income (GNI) by 2036.

The proposal would also establish an independent development oversight agency to ensure aid effectiveness.

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National Disaster Response Unit

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $500 million over the medium term, to create a National Disaster Response Unit with rapid-deployment aircraft and crews to respond quickly to floods, fires and remote rescues, and assist with humanitarian disaster relief across the Asia-Pacific region.

Funding for this proposal would include an initial $375 million (in 2026-27) for capital costs and $50 million per year for the unit’s ongoing costs. The ongoing costs would be indexed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

The proposal would start from 1 July 2026.

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National Disaster Response Unit

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $500 million over the medium term, to create a National Disaster Response Unit with rapid-deployment aircraft and crews to respond quickly to floods, fires and remote rescues, and assist with humanitarian disaster relief across the Asia-Pacific region.

Funding for this proposal would include an initial $375 million (in 2026-27) for capital costs and $50 million per year for the unit’s ongoing costs. The ongoing costs would be indexed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

The proposal would start from 1 July 2026.

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National Disaster Response Unit

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $500 million over the medium term, to create a National Disaster Response Unit with rapid-deployment aircraft and crews to respond quickly to floods, fires and remote rescues, and assist with humanitarian disaster relief across the Asia-Pacific region.

Funding for this proposal would include an initial $375 million (in 2026-27) for capital costs and $50 million per year for the unit’s ongoing costs. The ongoing costs would be indexed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

The proposal would start from 1 July 2026.

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International Climate Finance

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide capped funding for international climate finance of:

  • $1 billion in 2026-27 to support countries and communities affected by climate crises
  • $4 billion annually from 2027-28 to 2030-31 to strengthen global climate action by increasing climate finance.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, not indexed and start from 1 July 2026.

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International Climate Finance

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide capped funding for international climate finance of:

  • $1 billion in 2026-27 to support countries and communities affected by climate crises
  • $4 billion annually from 2027-28 to 2030-31 to strengthen global climate action by increasing climate finance.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, not indexed and start from 1 July 2026.

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International Climate Finance

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide capped funding for international climate finance of:

  • $1 billion in 2026-27 to support countries and communities affected by climate crises
  • $4 billion annually from 2027-28 to 2030-31 to strengthen global climate action by increasing climate finance.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, not indexed and start from 1 July 2026.

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International Climate Finance

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide capped funding for international climate finance of:

  • $1 billion in 2026-27 to support countries and communities affected by climate crises
  • $4 billion annually from 2027-28 to 2030-31 to strengthen global climate action by increasing climate finance.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, not indexed and start from 1 July 2026.

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International Climate Finance

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide capped funding for international climate finance of:

  • $1 billion in 2026-27 to support countries and communities affected by climate crises
  • $4 billion annually from 2027-28 to 2030-31 to strengthen global climate action by increasing climate finance.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, not indexed and start from 1 July 2026.

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Official Development Assistance

Summary of proposal

The request sought details on the change in the Official Development Assistance (ODA) annual profile in levels ($m) (including the medium term) over the following Budgets:

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