End Australia’s epidemic of violence against women and children - increase the Escaping Violence Payment

Summary of proposal

The proposal would double the Escaping Violence Payment (EVP) to a grant of up to $10,000 to cover expenses such as relocation, bond, food, clothing, and medical needs and remove the requirement of receiving a large portion of the payment in the form of vouchers.

The proposal would also provide:

  • $1 million annually in departmental funding to improve the administration of the EVP
  • $2 million in 2025-26 for an independent review of the EVP.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2025.

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End Australia’s epidemic of violence against women and children - increase the Escaping Violence Payment

Summary of proposal

The proposal would double the Escaping Violence Payment (EVP) to a grant of up to $10,000 to cover expenses such as relocation, bond, food, clothing, and medical needs and remove the requirement of receiving a large portion of the payment in the form of vouchers.

The proposal would also provide:

  • $1 million annually in departmental funding to improve the administration of the EVP
  • $2 million in 2025-26 for an independent review of the EVP.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2025.

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Climate change and energy - extend the Renewable Energy Target

Summary of proposal

The proposal would extend the Renewable Energy Target (RET) to big businesses to incentivise renewable installation and help drive down Australia's emissions faster.

 

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Climate change and energy - extend the Renewable Energy Target

Summary of proposal

The proposal would extend the Renewable Energy Target (RET) to big businesses to incentivise renewable installation and help drive down Australia's emissions faster.

 

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Supporting equitable and ongoing employment for researchers – $50 million annually for diversity in STEM

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $50 million annually from 2026-27 to support diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This would include funding the Office of Diversity in STEM, expanding the STEM Equity Monitor, supporting diversity programs, and evaluating current initiatives.

The proposal would be ongoing, with funding indexed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and including departmental expenses in the capped amount.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2026.

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Supporting equitable and ongoing employment for researchers – $50 million annually for diversity in STEM

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $50 million annually from 2026-27 to support diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This would include funding the Office of Diversity in STEM, expanding the STEM Equity Monitor, supporting diversity programs, and evaluating current initiatives.

The proposal would be ongoing, with funding indexed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and including departmental expenses in the capped amount.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2026.

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Supporting equitable and ongoing employment for researchers – $50 million annually for diversity in STEM

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $50 million annually from 2026-27 to support diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This would include funding the Office of Diversity in STEM, expanding the STEM Equity Monitor, supporting diversity programs, and evaluating current initiatives.

The proposal would be ongoing, with funding indexed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and including departmental expenses in the capped amount.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2026.

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Climate change and energy – Unlock solar potential – Renters and apartment dwellers

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $2 billion over 4 years in grant funding through the Apartment Dwellers Energy Upgrade Fund (ADEUF), building upon the existing $1 billion currently administered by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).

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Climate change and energy – Unlock solar potential – Renters and apartment dwellers

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $2 billion over 4 years in grant funding through the Apartment Dwellers Energy Upgrade Fund (ADEUF), building upon the existing $1 billion currently administered by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).

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Climate change and energy – Unlock solar potential – Renters and apartment dwellers

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $2 billion over 4 years in grant funding through the Apartment Dwellers Energy Upgrade Fund (ADEUF), building upon the existing $1 billion currently administered by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).

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