Chapter 1 · 1.5 Strengthening competition
Advancing the Whole-of-Government Competition Plan
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What the budget says
“As part of this work: Budget 2026 announces the government's intention to assess and integrate competition considerations into federal business support programs, starting with the Strategic Response Fund.”
Budget 2026, p. 142 (PDF p. 152)
“Budget 2026 announces the government's intention to: Make it easier for consumers to switch providers: Expand data portability rights to additional sectors, including telecommunications and air transportation.”
Budget 2026, p. 143 (PDF p. 153)
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- Unlocking infrastructure investment and economic growthno cost lineNo cost lineInvestmentInfrastructure & transport