The proposal would re-establish the Communications Fund, which was abolished in the 2008-09 Budget, with an investment of $3 billion.

The fund would have a mandate to invest its assets and use the proceeds to fund essential communications programs with a focus on regional Australia, with the aim of ensuring that regional communities receive telecommunication services that are comparable in cost, quality and reliability to urban areas.

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

The proposal would re-establish the Communications Fund, which was abolished in the 2008-09 Budget, with an investment of $3 billion.

The fund would have a mandate to invest its assets and use the proceeds to fund essential communications programs with a focus on regional Australia, with the aim of ensuring that regional communities receive telecommunication services that are comparable in cost, quality and reliability to urban areas.

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

The proposal would re-establish the Communications Fund, which was abolished in the 2008-09 Budget, with an investment of $3 billion.

The fund would have a mandate to invest its assets and use the proceeds to fund essential communications programs with a focus on regional Australia, with the aim of ensuring that regional communities receive telecommunication services that are comparable in cost, quality and reliability to urban areas.

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

The proposal would reduce funding to Creative Australia by $61.8 million and redirect this funding as follows:

• Component 1: provide $18 million (evenly distributed over 4 years) towards a Jewish Arts Quarter project in Victoria.
• Component 2: return $43.8 million over 4 years to the consolidated revenue fund, with the funding profile of: $33.2 million in 2025-26, $2 million in 2026-27, $1.1 million in 2027-28 and $7.5 million in 2028-29.

The proposal would be non-ongoing and commence on 1 July 2025.

The proposal would reduce funding to Creative Australia by $61.8 million and redirect this funding as follows:

• Component 1: provide $18 million (evenly distributed over 4 years) towards a Jewish Arts Quarter project in Victoria.
• Component 2: return $43.8 million over 4 years to the consolidated revenue fund, with the funding profile of: $33.2 million in 2025-26, $2 million in 2026-27, $1.1 million in 2027-28 and $7.5 million in 2028-29.

The proposal would be non-ongoing and commence on 1 July 2025.

The proposal would reduce funding to Creative Australia by $61.8 million and redirect this funding as follows:

• Component 1: provide $18 million (evenly distributed over 4 years) towards a Jewish Arts Quarter project in Victoria.
• Component 2: return $43.8 million over 4 years to the consolidated revenue fund, with the funding profile of: $33.2 million in 2025-26, $2 million in 2026-27, $1.1 million in 2027-28 and $7.5 million in 2028-29.

The proposal would be non-ongoing and commence on 1 July 2025.

The proposal would reduce funding to Creative Australia by $61.8 million and redirect this funding as follows:

• Component 1: provide $18 million (evenly distributed over 4 years) towards a Jewish Arts Quarter project in Victoria.
• Component 2: return $43.8 million over 4 years to the consolidated revenue fund, with the funding profile of: $33.2 million in 2025-26, $2 million in 2026-27, $1.1 million in 2027-28 and $7.5 million in 2028-29.

The proposal would be non-ongoing and commence on 1 July 2025.

The proposal would require Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to install a minimum of 24-hours power backup at all mobile base stations servicing high bushfire risk zones.

The upgrades would be co-funded through the existing Mobile Network Hardening program.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2025.

The proposal would require Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to install a minimum of 24-hours power backup at all mobile base stations servicing high bushfire risk zones.

The upgrades would be co-funded through the existing Mobile Network Hardening program.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2025.

The proposal would provide $50 million per year in grant funding for a Regional Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund to enable local government and community groups to invest in local, place-based telecommunications projects. The program would encourage communities to propose the solution that fits their geography, needs and capabilities, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2025.