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Portfolio note · Tuesday 12 May 2026

Portfolio — 12 May 2026

Tribune’s note

Minister Pat Conroy's Budget media release sets out the government's international engagement priorities for 2026-27, headlined by $87 million for DFAT and other entities to implement the nuclear-powered submarine programme alongside strict non-proliferation commitments. Bilateral focus is sharp: $33.2 million targets Indonesia under the Jakarta Treaty and $25.3 million supports Australian business engagement with India through Maitri grants, while Ukraine's duty-free access is extended to July 2028.

In the House, Conroy's activity was confined to a condolence contribution honouring the late Peter Morris, a former Labor transport minister — a parliamentary obligation distinct from his ministerial portfolio activity that day.

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