Net capital expenditure by manufacturing businesses rose by 21%, or $3.0b, to $17.4b between 2004-05 and 2005-06. Total acquisitions grew by 19% ($3.1b), including increases of 14% ($1.5b) in outlays on plant, machinery and equipment and 40% ($1.3b) in expenditure on dwellings, other buildings and structures. Asset disposals in 2005-06 were 5% ($109m) higher than in the previous year.