Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups see 2025 budget as a mixed bag with significant investments but notable omissions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups show cautious optimism about the 2025 federal budget, which includes a $5 billion investment in early education and care, $50 million to lower grocery costs in remote areas, and $21.8 million for domestic violence services. The budget also allocates $27.4 million for culturally safe mental health care. However, it lacks funding for community legal services, truth-telling initiatives, and measures to protect children, drawing some criticism.