Department of Finance 2025-26 annual report
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The report's own summary: Executive overview, pages 7 to 8
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The Department of Finance reported on 2025–26 as a central agency advising on the allocation and management of Commonwealth resources.
Finance reported supporting the 2026–27 Budget and expanding the use of artificial intelligence across the public service.
It also began preparing to sell 58 surplus Defence properties, including due diligence and community engagement.
Finance reported achieving 26 of 34 targets, partially achieving 4 and missing 2, with one result unavailable and another target not measured that year.
Other figures 10
legislative amendments
60
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we delivered 60 legislative amendments through the Regulatory Reform Omnibus Act 2025
Chief AI Officers appointed
more than 100
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more than 100 Chief AI Officers appointed
APS officials participated in the GovAI Chat trial
more than 1,700
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more than 1,700 APS officials participated in the GovAI Chat trial
agencies used GovAI Hosting and Model Brokerage services
12
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12 agencies used GovAI Hosting and Model Brokerage services
newly appointed accountable authorities
41
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We provided guidance to all 41 newly appointed accountable authorities
tailored briefings
19
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delivered 19 tailored briefings, including for governing boards
properties identified as surplus through the Defence Estate Audit
58
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Finance would manage the divestment of 58 properties identified as surplus through the Defence Estate Audit
town halls, drop-in sessions and stakeholder roundtables
29
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we supported 29 town halls, drop-in sessions and stakeholder roundtables across Australia
vehicles
138
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By 30 June 2026, 138 vehicles made up about 88% of the operational fleet.
new Commonwealth Parliament Offices
2
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We opened 2 new Commonwealth Parliament Offices in Perth and Adelaide.
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