Industry leaders, officials, and diplomats gathered in Canberra for the second Australian Parliamentary Friends of Hydrogen meeting hosted by the Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC). The event showcased the industry's commitment to advancing hydrogen technologies and discussed key measures in the 2024/25 Federal Budget to support the industries. Minister Chris Bowen reaffirmed the Australian Government's dedication to hydrogen initiatives like the Future Made in Australia and emphasized the importance of industry consultation in shaping policies. Strategic stakeholders from Australian government agencies and foreign embassies contributed valuable insights, highlighting the focus on critical industry consultations on initiatives like the Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive and transport decarbonisation. A technology showcase highlighted advancements in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and various technologies across the hydrogen value chain. The strong industry turnout signaled a positive sentiment towards government support for hydrogen initiatives, with a focus on achieving policy certainty and driving decarbonisation efforts for economic viability. The recent budget measures of $1.7B in funding for ARENA and $3B under the National Reconstruction Fund for clean technologies demonstrate significant support for the hydrogen industry's growth and innovation.