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Budget 2025-26 

In the Federal Budget 2025-26, the Australian Government has committed to progress national capabilities to keep Australians safe.   

Budget 2025-26 initiatives

You can access our Budget papers on the Department of Home Affairs’ website.

Budget 2024-25

The Federal Budget 2024-25 invested in measures that addressed the increase in severe and frequent natural hazards brought on by climate change. 

This included a focus on enhanced emergency response capabilities and risk reduction and resilience at national, community and individual levels. 

In this Budget the Australian Government also committed additional funding to sustain the National Emergency Management Agency’s (NEMA’s) operation with $188.2 million over 4 years and indicative ongoing funding of $48.2 million from 2028/29. 

Budget 2024-25 initiatives

Budget 2023-24

The Federal Budget 2023-24 delivered strong investments in emergency management, building on the establishment of the National Emergency Management Agency and the up to $1 billion Disaster Ready Fund.

This investment helped ensure a cohesive approach to natural hazard preparedness and emergency response and recovery.

In the previous year, nearly 70 per cent of Australians had been impacted by storms, floods, cyclones and bushfires and the Australian public expected the Commonwealth to do more to improve the resilience of Australian communities.

The Australian Government took decisive action through greater investment in risk reduction and coordination of all-hazard preparedness, response and recovery.

Budget 2023-24 initiatives

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