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Budget 2026: Detailed Data & ICT Investment Breakdown

By glitchdata Team 1 min read

Australia is entering a major digital shift in 2026. National IT spending is expected to exceed $172 billion. This is a big step for the country’s digital future.

Sustainment, Resilience & Digital Transformation

The 2026 budget focuses on Sustainment and Resilience. Here is a breakdown of the key funded projects:

  • Digital ID: $650m / 4 yrs (ATO receiving 50%)
  • My Health Record: $600m / 2 yrs (Continued operations)
  • Aged Care ICT: $260m (Sustainment)
  • Services Australia: $160m / 4 yrs (Cyber security uplift)
  • Business Registers: $135m / 2 yrs (Modernising & stabilising)
  • Environmental Data: $105m (DCCEEW & NEPA)
  • Home Affairs: $90m (Cyber Enhancement)
  • ATO Fraud Detection: $85m / 4 yrs
  • Consumer Data Right: $62m / 2 yrs
  • National Veterans’ Data Asset: $30m / 3 yrs
  • myGov Improvement: $25m / 3 yrs

This level of investment shows a strong commitment to making Australia a leading digital economy.

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