Ending violence against women - Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $3.3 million in 2026-27 to rollout a national Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme to help people who may be at risk of domestic violence to find out if their current or former partner has a history of violent criminal offences. 

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

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Ending violence against women - Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $3.3 million in 2026-27 to rollout a national Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme to help people who may be at risk of domestic violence to find out if their current or former partner has a history of violent criminal offences. 

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

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Independent Office of Animal Welfare

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $15 million annually to establish and run a National Independent Office of Animal Welfare (the Office). The funding would also enhance national animal welfare standards by empowering the Office to coordinate with state and territory governments, develop federal laws, and implement a renewed Animal Welfare Strategy.

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

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Royal Commission into the Murdoch media monopoly

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $53 million over 2 years to achieve greater accountability in media diversity by establishing a Royal Commission into the Murdoch media monopoly and its influence on democracy.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 2 years and start on 1 July 2026.

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Royal Commission into the Murdoch media monopoly

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $53 million over 2 years to achieve greater accountability in media diversity by establishing a Royal Commission into the Murdoch media monopoly and its influence on democracy.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 2 years and start on 1 July 2026.

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Climate change and energy - strengthen frontline response of emergency services

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $5 billion over 10 years to support fire and emergency services across the states and territories. Funding would be administered through grants to address difficulties in upgrading equipment, bushfire prevention and land management programs, as well as supporting the hiring and training of new personnel.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 10 years, include additional funding for departmental expenses and start from 1 July 2025.

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Climate change and energy - strengthen frontline response of emergency services

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $5 billion over 10 years to support fire and emergency services across the states and territories. Funding would be administered through grants to address difficulties in upgrading equipment, bushfire prevention and land management programs, as well as supporting the hiring and training of new personnel.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 10 years, include additional funding for departmental expenses and start from 1 July 2025.

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$450 million to include inclusive education in tertiary qualifications

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $450 million over 4 years to build inclusive education into tertiary qualifications by training educators in inclusive practices and remove barriers to tertiary education for disabled people.

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

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$450 million to include inclusive education in tertiary qualifications

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $450 million over 4 years to build inclusive education into tertiary qualifications by training educators in inclusive practices and remove barriers to tertiary education for disabled people.

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

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Invest in disability awareness training for healthcare professionals and the Primary Care Enhancement Program

Summary of proposal

The proposal consists of 2 components, both with a start date of 1 July 2026:

  • Component 1: Invest $10 million over 4 years to develop curricula for health professionals focused on disability awareness.
  • Component 2: Extend the Primary Care Enhancement Program (PCEP) for people with intellectual disability to cover all 31 Primary Healthcare Networks (PHNs).
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