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Program · Outcome 1: Improved knowledge, innovative capacity and healthcare through nuclear-based facilities, research, training, products, services and advice to government, industry, the education sector and the Australian population

Program 1: Science and Technology Solutions

Program objective, as stated by the agency
Contributes to the outcome through the operation and strategic management of landmark and national research infrastructure. ANSTO provides nuclear products and services, and applies its unique expertise for nuclear research, specialised advice, and education and training.

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, 2026-27 Portfolio Budget Statements, PDF page 88 reported

$214m 2026-27 Budget estimate

+$17m (+8.5%) on 2025-26 estimated actual

A further $341m is listed for this program but not counted, because it is counted elsewhere or is not an expense. Each line below says why.

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 and Supply Bill No. 1) corporate $377m $341m −$36m −9.6% not counted: funding already counted at the paying department Table 2.1.1, row 867
Revenues from other independent sources corporate $151m $144m −$6.6m −4.4% reported Table 2.1.1, row 869
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year corporate $47m $70m +$23m +49.9% reported Table 2.1.1, row 868