New South Wales Budget spends on health and schools, with slower growth ahead
Client AlertThe NSW Budget 2026 focuses on health and education spending, with slower growth forecasts, rising debt and targeted foreign investor duty relief measures.
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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.