Our Budget

The 2026-26 Northern Territory budget is a budget that restores confidence and rebuilds the Territory, reduces crime and restores our unique Territory lifestyle.

Our Budget

The key deliverables the Territory Government has for public order and safety, creating work opportunities, schools, employment and training, easing cost of living, health care and Territory lifestyle.

Treasurer’s message Treasurer’s message Budget overview

Reducing crime

Supporting police

Restore law and order, make the territory safer and keep our communities secure.

Strengthening corrections

Funding to address pressures associated with rising prisoner numbers and make the community safer.

Restoring confidence in the justice system

Additional funding to address pressures in the justice system.

Rebuilding the economy

Backing businesses

Making the Territory the best place in Australia to do business.

Building a bigger, better workforce

More budget for training and higher education to ensure the skill requirements of the Territory economy are met.

Building a new home

Targeted incentives to grow the population and get the workforce the Territory needs to rebuild the economy.

Restoring our lifestyle

Cost of living support

Concessions, subsidies and incentives aimed at reducing the cost of living for Territorians.

More major events

Funding to support major events in the Territory.

Recreational fishing

Support for recreational fishing through the 2025 Northern Territory Recreational Fishing Grants Scheme.