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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.

On Tuesday 23 June 2026, Treasurer David Janetzki handed down his second state budget alongside Premier David Crisafulli. Deficits are forecast throughout the forward estimates, with a surplus of $619m projected for 2029-30.

On Wednesday 10 June 2026 Treasurer Chris Steel handed down his second budget, alongside Chief Minister Andrew Barr. The Treasurer noted a difficult economic environment due to global instability.

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.

Australian Capital Territory Treasurer Chris Steel delivered his first budget on Thursday 24 June alongside Chief Minister Andrew Barr.

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