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This FOI disclosure comprises incoming government briefing documents prepared for multiple ministers following the 2025 election, covering the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts. The release includes briefing materials for ministers responsible for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Local Government, Territories, Arts, Cities, Communications, and Northern Australia. The excerpt shows the opening letter from departmental Secretary Jim Betts to Minister Catherine King MP, dated 13 May 2025, outlining immediate support arrangements for ministerial office establishment. The briefing indicates two volumes were prepared: a 'Your priorities' volume and a 'Your portfolio' volume covering departmental structure, significant roles, programs, budget, financials, and legislation. Significant content from the 'Your priorities' volume has been redacted under exemptions relating to Cabinet deliberations and policy advice. The documents appear to be standard incoming government transition briefings providing ministers with departmental context and operational information