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Program · Outcome 1: Support economic growth, productivity and job creation for all Australians by investing in science and technology, growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions, and supporting a strong resources sector

Program 1.2: Investing in science and technology

Program objective, as stated by the agency
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Department of Industry, Science and Resources, 2026-27 Portfolio Budget Statements, PDF page 8 reported

$582m 2026-27 Budget estimate

−$93m (−13.7%) 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 and Supply Bill No. 1) administered $364m $286m −$79m −21.6% reported T_2.1.1, row 879
Departmental appropriation departmental $265m $244m −$21m −7.9% reported T_2.1.1, row 880
s74 external revenue departmental $31m $33m +$1.9m +6.1% reported T_2.1.1, row 881
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the Budget year departmental $14m $19m +$5.0m +35.0% reported T_2.1.1, row 882