Australian State and Territory Budget insights 2026-2027
How will the State and Territory Budgets impact your business and what challenges will the address?
Australian State and Territory Budget insights 2026-2027
As each State and Territory prepares to unveil its fiscal plans, we are dedicated to providing you with insightful tax updates so that you are equipped to navigate the tax landscape. As they are released, we will prepare summaries of the key revenue related aspects of each budget, including the forecasts, policy announcements and the main changes to State or Territory tax measures.
- New South Wales
- Victoria
- Queensland
- Western Australia
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Territories
New South Wales
Once the 2026–27 New South Wales State Budget is released, you can access our Tax Alert here.
Victoria
This year’s Victorian Budget contains $2.5bn cost-of-living support, tax changes, and a $1bn surplus amid fiscal consolidation. Read our Budget summary.
Queensland
This year’s Budget emphasised the QLD Government’s commitment to no new or increased taxes, relying on other means to forecast an expected return to surplus by 2029-30. Read our Budget summary.
Western Australia
Measures to support housing, health, families and economic growth take centre stage, amid rising uncertainty from escalating conflict in the Middle East. Read our Budget Summary
South Australia
South Australia’s 2026-27 Budget introduces no new taxes, with housing, infrastructure and property-driven revenue growth in focus. Read full Budget summary here.South Australia’s 2026-27 Budget introduces no new taxes, with housing, infrastructure and property-driven revenue growth in focus. Read our Budget summary.
Tasmania
The Tasmanian Budget focuses on cost of living, healthcare and housing support, with the Short Stay Levy proposed to commence on 1 July 2026. Read our Budget summary.
Territories
The 2026-27 ACT Budget focuses on housing affordability, with stamp duty relief for first home buyers and other conveyance duty measures. Read our Budget summary.
The NT Budget continues the Finocchiaro Government’s plan, prioritising community safety, with payroll tax increased for large employers. Read our Budget summary.
Tax Briefing Webcast: 2026-27 State & Territory Budget Special Edition
Monday, 29 June 2026 | 12–1pm AEST
Gain clarity on the 2026–27 State and Territory Budgets as PwC specialists analyse the key tax measures and what they mean for your business. PwC Senior Economist James Loughridge will also provide the economic context, helping you navigate risks, opportunities and next steps with practical, actionable insights.
Watch on demand
