Early‑stage venture capital cap and venture capital cap – increase and index

Summary of proposal

The proposal would double the asset cap for early stage venture capital limited partnerships from $50 million to $100 million, and lift the venture capital cap to $500 million. From July 2026, both caps would be indexed with the consumer price index (CPI).

The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.

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Restoring ARENA to its original function

Summary of proposal

The proposal would reverse the uncommitted funding in the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) program accrued since 21 May 2022.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.

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Ambassador for First Nations People - reverse

Summary of proposal

The proposal would cease the standalone role or office of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Ambassador for First Nations People.

The proposal would commence on 1 July 2025.

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Ambassador for First Nations People - reverse

Summary of proposal

The proposal would cease the standalone role or office of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Ambassador for First Nations People.

The proposal would commence on 1 July 2025.

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Ambassador for First Nations People - reverse

Summary of proposal

The proposal would cease the standalone role or office of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Ambassador for First Nations People.

The proposal would commence on 1 July 2025.

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Increase selected non-student visa charges

Summary of proposal

The proposal would increase Visa Application Charges (VAC) for selected non-student visas.

The proposal would commence on 1 July 2025.

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Restore humanitarian program intake to long term average

Summary of proposal

The proposal would reduce the annual intake for the Humanitarian Program to 13,750 places on an ongoing basis.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.

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Restore humanitarian program intake to long term average

Summary of proposal

The proposal would reduce the annual intake for the Humanitarian Program to 13,750 places on an ongoing basis.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.

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Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program – redirect

Summary of proposal

The proposal would redirect funding provided under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program. The savings from the redirection for the first 4 years would be as follows:

  2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29
Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program – redirect ($m) 200.0 200.0 205.0 200.0

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

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Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program – redirect

Summary of proposal

The proposal would redirect funding provided under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program. The savings from the redirection for the first 4 years would be as follows:

  2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29
Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program – redirect ($m) 200.0 200.0 205.0 200.0

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

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