The 2019-20 Budget is presented in three papers and a series of agency Budget Statements.
Budget Paper 1: Budget Speech
The Treasurer’s speech to the Legislative Assembly highlights the Government’s Budget strategy and key features of the Budget.
Budget Paper 2: Budget in Brief
Budget Paper 2 presents a summary of the overall budgetary position together with information on the Government’s priorities in key service delivery areas.
- Building for the future
- ACT economy on track – consolidating steady and sustainable growth
- Future-proofing our health system
- New and expanded schools – delivering for our growing communities
- Building better transport – keeping Canberra liveable
- Investing in our suburbs – protecting what makes Canberra unique
- Leading the transition to a zero emissions future
- Delivering more affordable, liveable homes
- Continuing to make Canberra even more inclusive
- Strengthening police and emergency services
- Where our money comes from
- Where our money goes
Budget Paper 3: Budget Outlook
Budget Paper 3 summarises the 2019-20 Budget and forward estimates for the general government sector, the public trading enterprise sector and the total Territory Government.
Details of the projected 2019-20 Budget results are provided, as well as background information on the development of the 2019-20 Budget, including economic conditions and federal financial relations. It also provides an overview of the Territory’s infrastructure investment program and details of the 2019-20 expense, infrastructure and capital, and revenue initiatives. Full accrual financial statements and notes are provided for all sectors.
Budget Paper 3: Budget Outlook (html)
Budget Paper 3: Budget Outlook6.7 MB
Budget Review Capital Works Program Data
Online documents
Supplementary Materials
Socio Economic Analysis on Taxation and Concessions Policy533 KB
Socio Economic Analysis on Taxation and Concessions Policy83 KB
Readers Guide to the 2019-20 Budget497 KB
Readers Guide to the 2019-20 Budget148 KB
Other Materials
Classification of ACT Entities118 KB
Classification of ACT Entities149 KB
Summary and Terms of Debt Capital Injection171 KB
Budget Statements
The Budget Statements contain information on each directorate and agency, including descriptions of functions and roles and responsibilities, together with major strategic priorities.
Budget Statements A
- ACT Executive
- ACT Integrity Commission
- Auditor-General
- Electoral Commissioner
- Office of the Legislative Assembly
Budget Statements B
- Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD)
together with associated agencies
Budget Statements C
- ACT Health Directorate
- Canberra Health Services
- ACT Local Hospital Network
Budget Statements D
- Justice and Community Safety Directorate
- Legal Aid Commission (ACT)
- Public Trustee and Guardian for the ACT
Budget Statements E
- Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
- City Renewal Authority
- Suburban Land Agency
Budget Statements G
- Community Services Directorate
- Housing ACT
Budget Statements H
- Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate
- Transport Canberra Operations
- ACT Public Cemeteries Authority
Related statements
Social Inclusion Statement
The ACT Government is committed to building an inclusive and welcoming city for all Canberrans. The 2019-20 Budget delivers a range of initiatives to advance this goal, including more and better mental health services, support for multicultural communities and stronger homelessness services.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Budget Statement 2019-20
The ACT Government is committed to delivering equitable outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Canberrans. In February 2019, the Government signed up to a new partnership with the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Elected Body through the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement 2019-2028.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Budget Statement 2019-20 (html)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Budget Statement 2019-201.89 MB
ACT Government Progress update
The ACT Government is working to make the Canberra we all love even better. We are renewing Canberra’s schools and delivering better local healthcare facilities. We’ve got light rail running and expanded our bus network. We are boosting services for our suburbs and strengthening investment in the social and cultural fabric of our city.
ACT Tax reform program on track
The ACT Government is committed to raising revenue in a way that is fair, efficient and sustainable, delivering the resources we need to fund great public services for Canberrans.
Indicative Land Release Program
The ACT Government’s Indicative Land Release Program aims to make sure enough land is released to the market to cater for Canberra’s growth and change.
Media releases
The 2019-20 ACT Budget is building for Canberra’s future
The 2019-20 ACT Budget shows our economy is strong, growing and increasingly diverse
Future-proofing Canberra’s health and hospital services
Building for Canberra’s future by investing in education
Keeping Canberra moving with better public transport and safer roads
Investing in our community infrastructure and delivering better suburbs
Conserving our environment and planning for Canberra’s future
Better, more affordable homes for Canberrans as we grow
Boosting sports and the arts for a lively, liveable Canberra
Strengthening Canberra’s police and emergency services
Videos
Through the 2019 Budget, the ACT Government is investing to grow services and infrastructure now that can meet our community’s needs in the years ahead, to keep Canberra liveable and protect our city’s unique character.