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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.

Proposed changes to discretionary trust taxation in the 2026–27 Federal Budget could drive restructures – but stamp duty risks may be significant. Explore key considerations before transferring assets.

Western Australian Treasurer Rita Saffioti MLA handed down the State Budget on Thursday 7 May 2026, alongside Premier Roger Cook MLA. The economic outlook continues to be influenced by global uncertainty and ongoing inflationary pressures.

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.

From 2026, Victoria’s VRLT will apply to long-term undeveloped land in metro Melbourne, targeting land banking and encouraging residential development. The expansion follows 2025 reforms aimed at improving housing affordability and supply.

The New South Wales (NSW) State Government led by Labor Premier Chris Minns handed down the state’s budget on Tuesday 24 June 2025.

On Tuesday 24 June 2025, Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki handed down the Queensland State Budget – the first LNP budget in the state since 2014, following the Crisafulli Government’s win in the 2024 election.

The Western Australia Treasurer Rita Saffioti handed down the state’s budget on Thursday 19 June 2025, the Cook Government’s first budget after being elected for a third term.

On Thursday 5 June South Australian Treasurer Stephen Mullighan delivered the state budget, focusing on housing, crime and cost of living. This budget forecasted a surplus of $18m for 2024-25, with the government estimating surpluses for the next four years. The net operating surplus is estimated to be $315m by 2028-29.

Tasmanian Treasurer Guy Barnett delivered his first state budget on Thursday 29 May alongside Premier Jeremy Rockliff.