The Australian Capital Territory Treasurer, Andrew Barr, has delivered the government’s Budget for 2014-15.

Barr told the Legislative Assembly that the Budget invested in Canberra’s future. He said: “There’s no doubt the Territory faces a big economic challenge because of the Commonwealth’s budget cuts.”

Barr said the Budget “provides a record amount of funding for health”. He said $2.5 billion over four years has been allocated for infrastructure projects. The Budget cuts stamp duty, payroll tax and insurance duty.

Barr said: “The Government aims to balance the Budget over the economic cycle. While acknowledging the budget is in deficit this year, the Government has taken a specific policy decision to support the economy and our community ahead of returning to balance sooner by imposing harsh austerity policies.”

Budget Downloads

All documents are in PDF format.

• Budget Speech
• Budget In Brief
• Budget Paper No.3 – Budget Outlook
• The Budget In Your Region
• A Sustainable Territory

Budget Speech delivered by to the ACT Legislative Assembly by Treasurer Andrew Barr.

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