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The NSW Budget 2026 focuses on health and education spending, with slower growth forecasts, rising debt and targeted foreign investor duty relief measures.

From 1 July, the updated AML/CTF regime takes effect for Tranche 2 organisations including the real estate industry. There is already commentary, interpretation and subsequently confusion in the aged care market.

On Thursday 4 June 2026, South Australian Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis handed down the 2026-27 state budget, with a continued focus on health and housing.

Tasmanian Treasurer Eric Abetz MP delivered the State Budget on Thursday 21 May 2026, alongside the Liberal State Government leader Premier Jeremy Rockliff.

This report is Grant Thornton's independent assessment of whether those conditions exist. It examines the key financial, structural and regulatory factors constraining investment in residential aged care and what needs to be in place for investment to follow at the scale the sector requires.

The Northern Territory’s 2026–27 Budget delivers record investment in health, infrastructure and housing, alongside increased funding for law and order.

On Tuesday 5 May 2026 Victoria’s Treasurer, Jaclyn Symes, delivered the State Budget alongside Premier Jacinta Allan. Delivering a $727m operating surplus in 2025-26, which would be the first budget surplus in more than 5 years. A $1.05b surplus is projected in 2026-27.

Australia’s primary care sector is undergoing a period of rapid structural change

The Aged Care Act 2024 has been in place for a month. Touted as a ‘once in a generation change’ to improve protections for consumers, it also seeks to stimulate investment in residential care services and improve care in the home with the new Support at Home Program.

The Federal Court’s $5.8M ACL decision signals a new era for privacy, cybersecurity, and governance in Australia. It reinforces that privacy and cyber obligations start Day 1 of any acquisition, governance failures will be scrutinised, and accountability cannot be outsourced. Boards must ensure robust oversight, deep cyber due diligence, and forensic incident response. With OAIC escalating regulatory enforcement, organisations face heightened legal, financial, and reputational risks.

The health and aged care industry in Australia is complex and there are a range of challenges and opportunities for the banking sector which can be explored in relation to its various sub-sectors.

Explore recommendations to improve Aged Care Financial Standards and support provider stability.