Immigration – Family reunions – Abolish the newly arrive residents waiting period

Summary of proposal

The proposal would abolish the newly arrived residents waiting period (NARWP).

The proposal would start on 1 July 2026.

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National racial discrimination and hate crimes database

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $5 million over 4 years to establish a national racial discrimination and hate crimes database to document and address the prevalence of racism across Australia.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distributed evenly over 4 years and start on 1 July 2026.

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National racial discrimination and hate crimes database

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $5 million over 4 years to establish a national racial discrimination and hate crimes database to document and address the prevalence of racism across Australia.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distributed evenly over 4 years and start on 1 July 2026.

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Expand marine park networks

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $5 million in 2026-27 to expand marine park networks in economically constrained regions to support small state and territory governments.

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

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Expand marine park networks

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $5 million in 2026-27 to expand marine park networks in economically constrained regions to support small state and territory governments.

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

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Supporting equitable and ongoing employment for researchers – $50 million annually for a secure work fund

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $50 million annually from 2026-27, indexed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) each year thereafter, to establish a secure work fund for Australia's universities and research institutes. The proposal would support researchers transition into secure employment.

The proposal would be ongoing, include departmental funding from within the capped amount and start on 1 July 2026.

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Supporting equitable and ongoing employment for researchers – $50 million annually for a secure work fund

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $50 million annually from 2026-27, indexed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) each year thereafter, to establish a secure work fund for Australia's universities and research institutes. The proposal would support researchers transition into secure employment.

The proposal would be ongoing, include departmental funding from within the capped amount and start on 1 July 2026.

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Invest $10 million to implement the National Children’s Education and Care Workforce Strategy

Summary of proposal

The proposal would invest $10 million in 2025-26 to implement the National Children's Education and Care Workforce Strategy.

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

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Invest $10 million to implement the National Children’s Education and Care Workforce Strategy

Summary of proposal

The proposal would invest $10 million in 2025-26 to implement the National Children's Education and Care Workforce Strategy.

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

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Establish Election Access Fund for disabled people

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $5 million over 4 years to support disabled people to inclusively contest federal elections.

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

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