Budget 2020-21


Budget papers

The 2020-21 Budget is presented in three papers and a series of agency Budget Statements.

Australian Capital Territory Budget 2020-21: Driving Canberra's Recovery - Budget Speech

Budget Speech

The Treasurer’s speech to the Legislative Assembly highlights the Government’s Budget strategy and key features of the Budget.

Budget Speech (html)

Budget Speech 427 KB

Australian Capital Territory Budget 2020-21: Driving Canberra's Recovery - Budget Outlook

Budget Outlook

The Budget Outlook summarises the 2020-21 Budget and forward estimates for the general government sector, the public trading enterprise sector and the total Territory Government.

Details of the projected 2020-21 Budget results are provided, as well as background information on the development of the 2020-21 Budget, including economic conditions and federal financial relations. It also provides an overview of the Territory’s infrastructure investment program and details of the 2020-21 expense, infrastructure and capital, and revenue initiatives. Full accrual financial statements and notes are provided for all sectors.

Budget Outlook 4.5 MB

Budget Outlook 4.7 MB

Capital Works Program data

Where our money goes

Corrigenda - 22 November 2022 - Appendix F - General Government Sector Key Aggregates History 135 KB

Corrigenda - 22 November 2022 - Appendix F - General Government Sector Key Aggregates History 191 KB

Online documents

Supplementary Materials

Socio Economic Analysis on Taxation and Concessions Policy 506 KB

Socio Economic Analysis on Taxation and Concessions Policy 85 KB

Readers Guide to the 2020-21 Budget 854 KB

Readers Guide to the 2020-21 Budget 189 KB

Other Materials

Classification of ACT Entities 263 KB

Classification of ACT Entities 31 KB

Glossary 389 KB

Glossary 69 KB

Summary and Terms of Debt Capital Injection 269 KB

Summary and Terms of Debt Capital Injection 29 KB

Summary of Outputs 268 KB

Summary of Outputs 31 KB

Summary of Transfers 150 KB

Summary of Transfers 24 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.

Australian Capital Territory Budget 2020-21: Driving Canberra's Recovery - Budget Statements A

Budget Statements A

  • ACT Executive
  • ACT Integrity Commission
  • Auditor-General
  • Electoral Commissioner
  • Office of the Legislative Assembly

Budget Statements A 1.7 MB

Budget Statements A 254 KB

Australian Capital Territory Budget 2020-21: Driving Canberra's Recovery - Budget Statements B

Budget Statements B

  • Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD)
    together with associated agencies

Budget Statements B 5.7 MB

Budget Statements B 1.8 MB

Australian Capital Territory Budget 2020-21: Driving Canberra's Recovery - Budget Statements C

Budget Statements C

  • ACT Health Directorate
  • Canberra Health Services
  • ACT Local Hospital Network

Budget Statements C 1.6 MB

Budget Statements C 295 MB

Australian Capital Territory Budget 2020-21: Driving Canberra's Recovery - Budget Statements D

Budget Statements D

  • Justice and Community Safety Directorate
  • Legal Aid Commission (ACT)
  • Public Trustee and Guardian for the ACT

Budget Statements D 2.0 MB

Budget Statements D 527 KB

Australian Capital Territory Budget 2020-21: Driving Canberra's Recovery - Budget Statements E

Budget Statements E

  • Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
  • City Renewal Authority
  • Suburban Land Agency

Budget Statements E 2.2 MB

Budget Statements E 1.2 MB

Australian Capital Territory Budget 2020-21: Driving Canberra's Recovery - Budget Statements F

Budget Statements F

  • Education Directorate

Budget Statements F 1.3 MB

Budget Statements F 191 KB

Australian Capital Territory Budget 2020-21: Driving Canberra's Recovery - Budget Statements G

Budget Statements G

  • Community Services Directorate
  • Housing ACT

Budget Statements G 1.4 MB

Budget Statements G 262 KB

Australian Capital Territory Budget 2020-21: Driving Canberra's Recovery - Budget Statements H

Budget Statements H

  • Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate
  • Transport Canberra Operations
  • Cemeteries and Crematoria Authority

Budget Statements H 1.9 MB

Budget Statements H 565 KB

Australian Capital Territory Budget 2020-21: Driving Canberra's Recovery - Budget Statements I

Budget Statements I

  • Major Projects Canberra

Budget Statements I 823 KB

Budget Statements I 94 KB

Australian Capital Territory Budget 2020-21: Driving Canberra's Recovery - ACT Long Service Leave Authority
Australian Capital Territory Budget 2020-21: Driving Canberra's Recovery - Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Authority

Related statements

Australian Capital Territory Budget 2020-21: Driving Canberra's Recovery - Social Inclusion Statement

Social Inclusion Statement

The ACT Government is committed to ensuring that Canberra remains the most welcoming and inclusive place to live. The 2020-21 ACT Budget will focus on ensuring all Canberrans are included in, and benefit from, the economic recovery from COVID-19, action on climate change, and ongoing investment in health, education, housing and other services to meet the community’s needs.

Social Inclusion Statement (html)

Social Inclusion Statement 283 KB

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Budget Statement 2020-21 - Version 1

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Budget Statement 2020-21

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 2020-21 (html)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Budget Statement 2020-21 179 KB

Australian Capital Territory Budget 2020-21: Driving Canberra's Recovery - Women's Statement

Women's Statement 2020-21

The ACT Government seeks to support those most impacted by the pandemic, including by advancing women’s economic security, safety, health and wellbeing. The ACT Government continues to demonstrate its commitment to gender equality, as articulated in the ACT Women’s Plan 2016 – 2026.

Women's Budget Statement 2020-21 (html)

Women's Budget Statement 2020-21 230 KB

Media release and budget news

2020-21 Budget media release and Our Canberra budget news