2025–26 Budget Papers

Budget Paper No. 1 Budget Statement provides information on the State finances in aggregate.

Budget Paper No.02 Performance and Wellbeing Statement presents NSW Government performance information and key budget measures organised by NSW wellbeing themes.

The Gender Equality Budget Statement has now been directly incorporated into Budget Paper No.02 as chapter 10.

Budget Paper No.03 Infrastructure Statement provides information on the Government’s infrastructure investment program.

Budget Paper No.04 Agency Financial Statements outlines the financial statements for general government sector agencies.

Budget Paper No.05 Appropriation Bills are the legislative instruments that authorise the expenditure of government funds.

Take a high-level view of the 2025-26 Budget in Overview: Our plan for New South Wales. This Budget includes $12.4 billion to build and upgrade health infrastructure, $10.4 billion for NSW schools, and $1 billion to fast-track more than 5,000 homes.

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Regional and rural New South Wales are home to more than one-third of the State’s population – as well as much of the State’s critical industries and infrastructure. Our plan for Regional New South Wales outlines the Government’s approach to supporting and building our regional and rural communities.

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The fastest-growing and most diverse area is also the third-largest economy in Australia, after the Sydney and Melbourne CBDs. Our plan for Western Sydney outlines the Government’s approach the people and businesses who call Western Sydney home.

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The Budget Papers are an important resource for NSW citizens. They provide insight into how the NSW Government is allocating taxpayer dollars, what new services are being delivered, and what key performance indicators are being tracked. How to Read the Budget Papers has been prepared to help readers get the most from the Budget, from where to locate key information to an overview of key concepts and terminology.