Visionwest acknowledges that Budget 2026 arrives in a constrained fiscal environment. There are small gains in some areas; however, these sit alongside policy changes that are likely to increase pressure on households already under strain.

Budget 2026: Marginal gains won’t relieve rising pressures The marginal investments in Budget 2026 for key services won’t offset the effect of combined policy change that will increase pressure on vulnerable households. Visionwest acknowledges that Budget 2026 arrives...

Introduction Prior to the delivery of the 2023 Budget, delivered on May 18, the Government announced that there would be a focus on the flood recovery for regions hit by Cyclone Gabrielle. Over $1 billion was allocated to the relief response, meaning those hit the...