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Budget

The annual ACT Budget outlines the ACT Government’s priorities for spending public funds. ACTCOSS advocates for and facilitates proper and full consultation with the community sector on ACT Government budget priorities through submissions, forums and meetings with Ministers and sector capacity building.

For more information on the ACT Budget, please see: ACT Budget – Treasury

2025-26 Comprehensive Budget Statement

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2025-26 Preliminary Budget Submission

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18 June 2025 Learn more
Media release

Joint Submission calls for the continuation of the Rent Relief Fund

ACT community service organisations are urging the ACT Government to continue funding the Rent Relief Fund in a joint submission ahead of the 2025-26 ACT Budget. ​ This vital program, set to end on 30 June 2025, provides financial relief to vulnerable private renters experiencing rental stress or severe financial hardship. ​ Since its re-establishment […]

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7 May 2025 Learn more
Media release

Crisis point for Canberra’s community services: Will the ACT Budget deliver crucial investment?

Canberra’s community sector is at breaking point and today ACT for Community supporters will gather at the ACT Legislative Assembly, where MLAs are expected to acknowledge the funding challenges that have long strained the sector.  “It is heartening to see MLAs using their platform to shine a light on the funding challenges that have burdened […]

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