Briefs Prepared By Corporate Division For 2025-26 Supplementary Budget Estimates

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The Department of Finance 2025-26 Supplementary Budget Estimates brief outlines appropriation funding totalling $979.1 million under Appropriation Bill No.1 and $3.2 billion under Appropriation Bill No.2. Key departmental operating allocations include $564.9 million for departmental operations plus $3.3 million in new measures: $2.4 million for nuclear-powered submarine whole-of-government support, $0.7 million for Australian-made metals initiatives, and $0.3 million for gateway assurance reviews (one not for publication due to commercial sensitivity). Capital funding of $3.2 million and $5.7 million in administered capital for ministerial communications infrastructure were also allocated. Administered funding reached $405.6 million, primarily supporting superannuation administration and parliamentary staffing. Post-election adjustments imposed a $4.9 million reduction