Boost Funding for Universities and TAFE – $1 billion annual research translation fund

Summary of proposal

The proposal would create a $1 billion annual research translation fund, enabling universities to turn research into real-world solutions.

The proposal would be ongoing, not indexed, include departmental funding from within the capped amount, and would start on 1 July 2026.

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50 cent public transport fares

Summary of proposal

The proposal would deliver 50 cent public transport fares for all services and maintain existing free services, by providing funding to state and territory governments for the lost ticket revenue.

A one-off fund of $250 million would also be made available to states and territories to assist them to transition to ‘smart ticketing’. This would allow people to pay for public transport using their credit card or debit card, or their phone.

The policy would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.

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Establish a National Aged Care Redress Scheme

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $35 million over 4 years to establish a National Aged Care Redress Scheme. The scheme would:

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Establish a National Aged Care Redress Scheme

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $35 million over 4 years to establish a National Aged Care Redress Scheme. The scheme would:

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Establish a National Aged Care Redress Scheme

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $35 million over 4 years to establish a National Aged Care Redress Scheme. The scheme would:

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Establish a National Aged Care Redress Scheme

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $35 million over 4 years to establish a National Aged Care Redress Scheme. The scheme would:

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Establish a National Aged Care Redress Scheme

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $35 million over 4 years to establish a National Aged Care Redress Scheme. The scheme would:

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Taskforce to end factory farming

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $5 million over 3 years to convene a taskforce to develop a just transition plan for workers affected by the ban on factory farming.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 3 years and start on 1 July 2026.

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Taskforce to end factory farming

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $5 million over 3 years to convene a taskforce to develop a just transition plan for workers affected by the ban on factory farming.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 3 years and start on 1 July 2026.

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Taskforce to end factory farming

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $5 million over 3 years to convene a taskforce to develop a just transition plan for workers affected by the ban on factory farming.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 3 years and start on 1 July 2026.

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