The 2024-25 release reports 21 projects.
6 projects are new since 2023-24 and 6 projects reported in 2023-24 no longer appear.
95% of the 21 projects with a stated growth figure cost more than their original approval.
Among the 20 projects that grew, the median growth is 7.7%.
Reported budgets total $81.5b across the 21 projects that state one.
Cite: Australian National Audit Office (2026). ANAO Defence Major Projects Report (Australia), 2024-25 release. Tollgate Data, https://data.tollgatehq.com/datasets/anao-mpr/2024-25, compiled 28 Sep 2026. Licence: CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 AU.
How many projects does the 2024-25 release report? The 2024-25 release reports 21 projects.
What changed between 2023-24 and 2024-25? 6 projects are new since 2023-24 and 6 projects reported in 2023-24 no longer appear.
How many projects cost more than planned in 2024-25? 95% of the 21 projects with a stated growth figure cost more than their original approval. Among the 20 projects that grew, the median growth is 7.7%.
What do the 2024-25 projects' budgets add up to? Reported budgets total $81.5b across the 21 projects that state one.