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This CEFC release answers a question on projects funded from the Rewiring the Nation Fund, as at 17 June 2026, and is a table-based response rather than internal briefs or board papers. It covers Central West Orana REZ, HumeLink, VNI West (NSW) Early Works, Marinus Link Stage 1, North West Transmission Developments Stage 1, VNI West (VIC) Early Works and the NSW Scheme Financial Vehicle. Expected CEFC funding ranges from $140 million (VNI West NSW Early Works) to $3.8 billion (Marinus Link), with CEFC's total Rewiring the Nation disbursements at about $1.9 billion as at 31 May 2026. Construction emissions estimates from environmental impact statements are given, including 611,607 tCO2-e for Central West Orana and 312,961 tCO2-e for HumeLink. Completion dates range from 2027 to 2030, and transmission lengths from about 130 km to 365 km. Project-level funding, emissions and contract dates are withheld as confidential.