ACT Budget 2018-19


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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Canberrans
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Canberrans

Progressing reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the broader Canberra community is a key priority for the ACT Government...

Arts
Arts

Community arts centres bring together creative minds of all ages and abilities, and give everyone the opportunity to explore their creative potential...

Business
Business

A key part of the ACT Government’s tax reform plan is to cut stamp duty for commercial transactions. From 1 July 2018 there will be no stamp duty for...

Communities & families
Communities & families

Last year the ACT Government provided support to families and children through our targeted programs and partnerships with community providers...

Disability
Disability

The ACT Government believes in the full inclusion and participation of people with disability, and is working hard to make this a reality. We’ve led the nation...

Economic development
Economic development

The ACT economy is one the strongest in the country, and among the fastest growing of all states and territories. The 2018 Budget continues to invest in...

Education
Education

The ACT Government delivers quality, accessible education and early learning through local schools so that young Canberrans have the best start to life...

Environment
Environment

The ACT has long led the nation in environmental innovation and the transition to a low carbon economy. We are on track to deliver our commitment to power Canberra...

Events
Events

Canberra’s events calendar delivers entertainment and unique experiences to hundreds of thousands of people every year. Our world-class venues are home to...

Gaming and racing
Gaming and racing

The ACT Government is reducing the harmful impacts of gambling across our community, while ensuring a sustainable and diverse club sector. We are working with...

Health and hospitals
Health and hospitals

We will invest almost $2 billion a year on our public hospitals, which provide frontline and critical care 24 hours a day, seven days a week...

Housing
Housing

We maintain 11,935 public housing properties, providing homes to thousands of Canberra families. We will deliver $23.4 million in funding to Specialist Homelessness Services...

Justice
Justice

The ACT’s justice system provides accessible justice services to support victims of crime, rehabilitate offenders, and maintain the safety and security of our community...

Kids
Kids

The ACT Government believes all children deserve the best start in life. We are investing in quality education and healthcare, and ensuring that all Canberra kids feel safe...

LGBTIQ
LGBTIQ

The first ACT LGBTIQ Strategic Plan, to be released in 2018-19, will set out key directions and priorities for achieving our vision for an LGBTIQ inclusive community...

Mental health
Mental health

We are growing frontline mental health services so that more Canberrans can access the specialised care they need, close to home...

Multicultural affairs
Multicultural affairs

Canberra is a diverse and inclusive city, shaped by people moving here from more than 180 different countries around the world. This year’s Budget makes new...

New land release
New land release

This year the ACT Government will also release sites for 288 affordable homes, along with sites for 113 public housing and 20 community housing properties...

Planning
Planning

The ACT Government, in collaboration with the National Capital Authority, has released the Draft City and Gateway Urban Design Framework for community consultation...

Police & emergency services
Police & emergency services

The ACT’s police and emergency services are our first responders in times of crisis, and operate with some of the best response times in the country...

Roads
Roads

We will maintain around 7,000 lane kilometres of roads, repair thousands of potholes and other road damage, and upgrade three major intersections over the next two years...

Seniors
Seniors

The ACT Government values the ongoing contribution older Canberrans make to our community. We want to make sure that all Canberrans continue to enjoy...

Sport
Sport

Canberra has a great reputation as a healthy, active and inclusive city. We want all Canberrans to have the opportunity to participate in sport, which is why...

Suburbs
Suburbs

The ACT Government has committed to provide every suburb in Canberra with optional green bins for garden waste...

Tourism
Tourism

Together with our national institutions and local businesses, the ACT Government is spreading the word about what Canberra has to offer, and it’s working...

Training & skills
Training & skills

The Government is supporting almost 7,000 apprentices and trainees this year across 100 training providers in the ACT. This includes places for 714 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students...

Transport
Transport

The ACT Government is working to deliver a city-wide integrated public transport network that can move people around our city quickly and efficiently, and one that provides...

Urban renewal
Urban renewal

London Circuit is being transformed with a new precinct containing office space, a hotel, retail outlets & additional car parking. Connection with the Canberra Theatre Centre...

Venues and property
Venues and property

Canberra’s celebrated events are made all the more special by our world class venues. The ACT Government works to deliver venues that can play host to a wide range of...

Veterans
Veterans

The ACT Government honours and respects those who have served our country through the Australian Defence Force. Strengthening the participation of our veterans...

Women
Women

The ACT Women’s Plan 2016-26 sets out the key directions and priorities for improving outcomes for Canberra’s women and girls including in health, housing and...

Young people
Young people

An inclusive city gives all Canberrans a chance to participate, be heard and be active in our community – including young people. That’s why we invest in supporting...