Budget Commitments

  • AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT DELIVERS ON ITS WATER FOR AUSTRALIA PLAN

    The Albanese Government is delivering on its Water for Australia plan to future-proof Australia’s water resources. National investments in critical water infrastructure projects are a key feature of this Budget.

    We are delivering more than $2 billion for the Water for Australia Plan.

  • DELIVERING AUSTRALIA’S CLIMATE AND ENERGY TRANSFORMATION

    The Albanese Government is turbocharging Australia’s energy transformation, with the 2022-23 Budget delivering long-overdue investment to make energy cleaner, cheaper and more secure, create jobs in new industries and the regions, and cut emissions.

  • ENVIRONMENT BACK UNDER THE ALBANESE GOVERNMENT

    The Albanese Government is investing to protect our unique environment, backed by an ambitious reform agenda.

    We are investing $1.8 billion for the environment. The October Budget is a down payment on strong action to protect, restore and manage our natural environment.

  • HONOURING OUR COMMITMENTS TO REGIONAL AUSTRALIA

    The Albanese Government wants Australia’s regions to thrive and the Budget delivers investment in regional Australia that helps build a better future.

  • DELIVERING BETTER EARLY EDUCATION, SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES

    The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to a better future by investing in better early education, schools and universities. A world-class education system is essential to tackling inequality, driving economic growth and supporting well-paid, secure jobs.

  • ALBANESE GOVERNMENT TO BETTER CONNECT, INFORM AND EMPOWER AUSTRALIANS

    The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitments to better connect Australian families, businesses and communities than ever before.

  • TRAINING MORE AUSTRALIANS FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES IN MORE PARTS OF THE COUNTRY

    The Albanese Government is committed to secure jobs and better pay – that’s why we backed an increase to the minimum wage, and it’s why we’re taking action to ensure a fairer workplace relations system for all Australian workers.

  • HELPING MORE AUSTRALIANS INTO HOMES

    The Albanese Government is delivering the most significant housing reform agenda in a generation, so that more Australians will have a safe place to call home.

    Too many Australians struggle to secure safe and affordable housing, which is why we are committed to make meaningful, life-changing investments to help build new homes for those who need them most.

  • INCREASED SUPPORT TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN

    The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to make women’s safety a national priority and provide the focus and leadership needed to deliver change.