12/05/2026
The 2026–27 Federal Budget has been handed down, with a strong focus on cost-of-living relief, housing affordability, healthcare, energy transition and long-term economic resilience.
Some of the key measures and priorities announced include:
• Further cost-of-living support for Australian households
• Additional investment aimed at increasing housing supply and affordability
• Ongoing funding for Medicare, healthcare and aged care services
• Investment in renewable energy, infrastructure and productivity initiatives
• Continued reforms to the NDIS and other major government spending programs
• Support for businesses and workforce participation
• Measures designed to balance economic growth while managing inflationary pressures
The Budget also highlighted the Government’s focus on maintaining strong employment outcomes and improving long-term fiscal sustainability amid ongoing global economic uncertainty.
As financial planners, we will begin reviewing the detail and assessing what these announcements may mean for our clients across areas including tax planning, superannuation, retirement strategies, investments and broader financial planning considerations.
