Highlights from the 2026 National Budget Presentation, Relevant to MPAAI

Here are some key takeaways from the 2026 National Budget Presentation. These concise “bytes” of information, courtesy of the Office of the Prime Minister, highlight the focus areas relevant to the Ministry of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence.

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Notice of Ministry Name Change

As of 23rd May, 2025, the Ministry of Public Administration and the Ministry of Digital Transformation have merged to form the Ministry of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence (MPAAI). This change is officially documented in Gazette #81.

The Minister of MPAAI is Senator The Honourable Dominic Smith.

For more information, please refer to the official Gazette here.