Tag: budget
ACT economy is above standard and far from poor, according to S&P
International credit rating agency Standard and Poor’s (S&P) awarded the ACT Government its highest credit rating
ACT Budget: local groups respond
Here’s how local groups and peak bodies in the ACT have responded to the 2020-21 ACT Budget, handed down yesterday by the Chief Minister.
How the 2020-21 ACT Budget will affect where you live
Keen to know how your region will benefit from the 2020-21 ACT Budget handed down today? Whether you’re a Gowrie girl, a Forde fellow, a Chifley chap, or a Scullin sister, find out what’s been announced here.
Canberra Liberals: Budget will lead to higher rates, failing services
ACT Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee believes the Labor-Greens Government has delivered more broken promises, more rates and tax increases, and more health and education failures in today's Budget.
ACT Greens: Budget will build ‘more resilient economy’
The ACT Greens have today welcomed the 2020-21 ACT Budget which includes major investments designed to ensure Canberra is the most sustainable, ecologically-friendly jurisdiction in the country.
The Budget includes major investments in...
ACT Budget: ‘Driving Canberra’s Recovery’
This year’s budget aims to drive Canberra’s Recovery after COVID-19 – the greatest economic and health challenge the ACT has faced.
Youth mental health support services a priority
The ACT Government’s 2020-21 Budget is focusing on the expansion and improvement of mental health support services and programs in Canberra, providing over $15 million to the initiative.
The Barr Labor Government is...
ACT Budget measures for healthy waterways, environment
The ACT Government will spend $4.5 million under this week’s 2020-21 Budget to improve the health of the ACT’s waterways; to tackle weeds and invasive plant species; and to appoint permanent Ngunnawal rangers.
Social housing second lowest budget priority
Social housing and homelessness services were a key election platform for the ACT Greens, but after a parliamentary agreement promise and roadmap to increase supply and services, the over-whelmed sector has received...
Unexpected job growth sees ACT maintain Australia’s lowest unemployment rate
A healthy recovery in the ACT’s job market from peak COVID restrictions has seen the Territory hold Australia’s lowest unemployment rate.
Canberra Liberals suggest solutions for ACT housing crisis
The Canberra Liberals have a proposal to solve Canberra's rental shortfall - including releasing land, extending leases, and tax exemptions.
Hitting it out of the park: ACT Government provides $1.25 million towards sports facilities
Dragon boaters will soon have a new home on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin; Gungahlin will get its first community tennis facility; and women rugby players will at last have their own changerooms – all thanks to $1.25 million from the ACT Government over the next couple of years for planning and design.
