Briefings Prepared For The Minister About Issues Raised During 2025-26 Supplementary Budget Estimates

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These internal departmental responses to Senate Estimates Questions on Notice from the 2025-26 Supplementary Budget Estimates address four separate policy areas. The documents confirm that DSS staff breaches of the APS Code of Conduct ranged from APS3 to EL2 levels. On procurement governance, DSS clarified that funding provided to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) through grant arrangements is separate from contract arrangements awarded to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. Regarding the National Redress Scheme for Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse, a coordination committee was scheduled to meet on 8 December 2025. In workplace health and safety matters, DSS confirmed no WHS breaches were detected, while identifying specific psychosocial hazards within the department. The documents are internal clearance materials prepared for ministerial office comment rather than substantive policy documents.