Opened the debate
Mulino moved that the bill be read a second time, stating it sought approval for $2.7 billion in appropriations from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. Mulino explained that these funds covered estimate variations for existing programs and the financial impact of decisions made since the 2025-26 mid-year economic and fiscal outlook. Mulino highlighted that the Department of Defence would receive over $1.8 billion to address requirements under the 2024 National Defence Strategy. Mulino also noted that the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing would receive approximately $643 million, including funding for the National Disability Insurance Agency. Mulino commended the bill to the chamber.