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Program · Outcome 2: Support a united and prosperous Australia through effective coordination and delivery of immigration and citizenship policy and programs underpinned by robust integrity and assurance

Program 2.3: Refugee, Humanitarian Settlement and Migrant Services

Program objective, as stated by the agency
The effective management and delivery of Australia's Humanitarian Program reflects government priorities and Australia's international protection obligations and settlement support services assist eligible migrants to participate in the Australian community.

Department of Home Affairs, 2026-27 Portfolio Budget Statements, PDF page 55 reported

$911m 2026-27 Budget estimate

−$208m (−18.6%) on 2025-26 estimated actual

Traced to named suppliers and grant recipients

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Published lines

Each row is one line of the program’s expense table in the 2026-27 Portfolio Budget Statements – Program Expense Line Items, as published.

Line Kind 2025-26
estimated actual
2026-27
Budget estimate
Change Treatment Source
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1) administered $833m $685m −$148m −17.8% reported Table 2.2.1, row 822
Departmental appropriation departmental $268m $209m −$59m −22.1% reported Table 2.2.1, row 824
s74 external revenue departmental $12m $12m −$17k −0.1% reported Table 2.2.1, row 825
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year departmental $5.8m $5.3m −$532k −9.2% reported Table 2.2.1, row 826
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year administered $0 $0 no change – reported Table 2.2.1, row 823