NT
TERRITORY
Northern Territory Budget 2026
📍 Darwin
👥 250,000
👤 Lia Finocchiaro
CLP since 2024
📅 Last budget: 5 May 2026
📅 Next budget: 5 May 2027
The Northern Territory is a vast, sparsely populated territory with significant Indigenous communities, major defence presence, and an economy driven by mining, gas and tourism. The 2026–27 NT Budget was delivered 5 May 2026.
$5.8B
Annual Revenue
$7.2B
Annual Expenditure
$24B
Gross State Product
250,000
Population
$8.5B
Net Debt
📋 Recent Budgets
Last Budget: 5 May 2026
Next Budget: 5 May 2027
| Year | Theme | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | Turning the Territory Around | Deficit $1.4B | View ↗ |
| 2024–25 | Turning the Territory Around | Deficit $1.4B | View ↗ |
| 2023–24 | Rebuilding the Territory | Deficit $1.5B | View ↗ |
Budget figures are indicative. Visit the official budget website for full documents.
🎯 Key Budget Priorities
- Crime and justice — youth crime crackdown
- Darwin Port and trade infrastructure
- Defence — AUKUS and US Force Posture
- Remote communities and Indigenous services
- Gas industry — Beetaloo Basin development
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Northern Territory budget 2026?
The Northern Territory 2026 state budget is scheduled for 5 May 2027. Treasurer: Bill Yan.
What is Northern Territory's budget result for 2026?
Northern Territory's 2026 budget result is Deficit $1.4B, with annual revenue of $5.8B and expenditure of $7.2B.
What is Northern Territory's net debt?
Northern Territory's net debt is $8.5B, representing 35.4% of Gross State Product (GSP: $24B).
Who is the Northern Territory Treasurer?
The Northern Territory Treasurer is Bill Yan, serving under Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro (CLP, in office since 2024).
📊 Budget at a Glance
Annual Revenue
$5.8B
Annual Expenditure
$7.2B
Budget Result
Deficit $1.4B
🏛 Government
- Chief Minister
- Lia Finocchiaro
- Treasurer
- Bill Yan
- Party / Coalition
- CLP
- In Office Since
- 2024
- Capital City
- Darwin
- Jurisdiction Type
- Territory
🔗 Official Budget Resources
NT Budget Website
Official government budget portal
NT Treasury
Department of Treasury website