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ACT Budget: Thomas Emerson MLA’s view

Independent MLA Thomas Emerson has welcomed some commitments in the 2026-27 ACT Budget, but is concerned by the ACT's fiscal challenges.

ACT Budget: ACTCOSS’s view

ACTCOSS CEO Dr Devin Bowles says the government has shown national leadership in responding to the growing number of struggling Canberrans.

ACT Budget: ACT Shelter’s view

ACT Shelter has a financial reprieve; calls the Budget a genuine step forward on housing, but does not match the scale of the housing crisis.

ACT Budget: ACT Greens’ view

ACT Greens leader Jo Clay MLA says she is concerned about Labor's short-term thinking and their reluctance to stand up for Canberra.

ACT Budget: ACT Parents’ view

ACT Parents welcomed investment in public education in today’s ACT Budget, but wants the school system reformed.

ACT Budget: Master Builders ACT’s view

Master Builders ACT welcomed the Budget’s focus on housing and market conditions, but wants more action on skills and productivity.

ACT Budget – medical diagnosis: The AMA ACT’s view

The AMA ACT welcomed the ACT Budget’s investment in public hospitals, but said the real test would be whether patients receive care sooner.

ACT Budget 2026-27: The Canberra Business Chamber’s view

The Canberra Business Chamber said there are no huge spending surprises in this year’s ACT Budget, but warned that many businesses will face substantially higher tax bills next year. CEO Greg Harford said...

ACT Budget puts housing, health and frontline services first

The ACT Government has put housing, health, and frontline services at the centre of its 2026–27 Budget, released this evening.

ACT Budget scraps stamp duty for first home buyers

ACT first home buyers will pay no stamp duty from 1 July 2026, with the ACT Budget also backing missing middle housing reforms.

ACT land release plan targets 26,000 homes over five years

The ACT Government says it has a five-year land pipeline to deliver thousands of homes, but industry groups are sceptical.

ACT Government pledges 450 new public homes

The ACT Government will build 450 new public homes and boost repairs funding, but housing advocates say more long-term investment is needed.

ACT Budget 2026-27: City services

Four local shopping centres will be upgraded as part of a $65.1 million funding package, the ACT Government announced.

ACT Budget: Energy rebates and environment grants

The ACT Budget includes $29.8 million for climate action, household energy rebates, environment grants, water-saving upgrades and biosecurity.

‘No whammy’: businesses hit back at budget tax overhaul

Tax experts are urging the states to shield businesses from higher costs as they restructure their assets after Labor's controversial federal budget.

Canberra organisations respond to Federal Budget

Federal Budget responses: ACTCOSS. ACT Shelter. AMA ACT. Canberra Business Chamber. St Vincent de Paul Society.

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