ACT
TERRITORY
Australian Capital Territory Budget 2026
📍 Canberra
👥 470,000
👤 Andrew Barr
Labor–Greens since 2001
📅 Last budget: 24 May 2025
📅 Next budget: 26 May 2026
The ACT is home to Canberra, the nation's capital. The ACT Government runs Australia's longest-serving Labor administration. Next budget expected May 2026.
$6.8B
Annual Revenue
$7.5B
Annual Expenditure
$48B
Gross State Product
470,000
Population
$14B
Net Debt
📋 Recent Budgets
Last Budget: 24 May 2025
Next Budget: 26 May 2026
| Year | Theme | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Building a Better Canberra | Deficit $688M | View ↗ |
| 2023–24 | Responsible Investment | Deficit $776M | View ↗ |
| 2022–23 | Recovery and Investment | Deficit $510M | View ↗ |
Budget figures are indicative. Visit the official budget website for full documents.
🎯 Key Budget Priorities
- Light rail — Stage 2 to Woden
- Climate action — net zero by 2045
- Public housing — Indicative Land Release Program
- ACT Health — Canberra Hospital expansion
- Education — Throsby School, new public schools
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Australian Capital Territory budget 2026?
The Australian Capital Territory 2026 state budget was delivered on 26 May 2026. Treasurer: Chris Steel.
What is Australian Capital Territory's budget result for 2026?
Australian Capital Territory's 2026 budget result is Deficit $0.7B, with annual revenue of $6.8B and expenditure of $7.5B.
What is Australian Capital Territory's net debt?
Australian Capital Territory's net debt is $14B, representing 29.2% of Gross State Product (GSP: $48B).
Who is the Australian Capital Territory Treasurer?
The Australian Capital Territory Treasurer is Chris Steel, serving under Chief Minister Andrew Barr (Labor–Greens, in office since 2001).
📊 Budget at a Glance
Annual Revenue
$6.8B
Annual Expenditure
$7.5B
Budget Result
Deficit $0.7B
🏛 Government
- Chief Minister
- Andrew Barr
- Treasurer
- Chris Steel
- Party / Coalition
- Labor–Greens
- In Office Since
- 2001
- Capital City
- Canberra
- Jurisdiction Type
- Territory
🔗 Official Budget Resources
ACT Budget Website
Official government budget portal
ACT Treasury
Department of Treasury website