The 2024-25 Budget is supporting infrastructure, transport, regional development, communications and the arts.
The Australian Government has outlined a series of measures to help keep Australians connected, safe and informed, including:
- $16.5 billion for road and rail projects that connect communities and support future growth
- An additional $1 billion for supporting enabling infrastructure for housing
- $249.7 million to revitalise the Australian Institute of Sport
- $158 million to develop business cases for nationally significant infrastructure projects
- A $90 million boost to improve safety at regional and remote airports
- $20.9 million to support the development of a low-carbon liquid fuels industry to reduce transport emissions
- An additional $48 million to improve First Nations digital inclusion, building on $20 million announced in February
- $12.4 million to better crack down on scams
- $8.6 million to support live music venues and music festivals
- $14.5 million for the production of Australian children's screen content
- $115.2 million for Australia's national arts training organisations
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