Budget

ACTCOSS’ 2026 Cost of Living Report shows how half a decade of inflation and economic strain have left low-income households close to the brink. “Too many Canberrans are faced with near-impossible trade-offs between basic necessities after five years of steadily increasing financial pressure,” said ACTCOSS CEO, Dr Devin Bowles. “The first half of the decade […]

After several years of financial headwinds, it comes as little surprise that the ACT Government had to increase revenue to continue to guarantee the services Canberrans expect. “Most of the new revenue appears to be broadly progressive, which is absolutely appropriate given that the cost-of-living crisis continues to hit people on low incomes the hardest,” […]