Budget Papers

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

Download the Budget Statement (PDF 4,286KB)

Budget Paper No.2 Agency Financial Statements outlines the financial statements for general government sector agencies.

Download the Agency Financial Statements (PDF 7,006KB)

Budget Paper No.3 Infrastructure Statement provides information on the Government’s infrastructure investment program.

Download the Infrastructure Statement (PDF 3,188KB)

Budget Paper No.4 Appropriation Bills are the legislative instruments that authorise the expenditure of government funds.

Download the Appropriation Bills (PDF 289 KB)

Economic equality and opportunity for girls, women and gender-diverse people is critical – not only as an economic society, but as a fundamental pillar of a modern democratic society. The paper outlines the Government’s approach to driving that equality and opportunity.

Read the Gender Equality Budget Statement (HTML)

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Take a top-level view of the 2023-24 Budget. This Budget includes $72.3 billion for new and improved transport infrastructure; a $9.8 billion package to build and upgrade schools and TAFE campuses; $2.5 billion to recruit and retain healthcare workers; a $2.2 billion Housing and Infrastructure Plan; and $1.8 billion for Renewable Energy Zones and the Energy Security Corporation.

Read the overview (HTML)

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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. The paper outlines the Government’s approach to supporting and building our regional and rural communities.

Read our plan for Regional NSW (HTML)

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Western Sydney is the fastest-growing and most diverse area of New South Wales. It’s also the third-largest economy in Australia, after the Sydney and Melbourne CBDs. The paper outlines the Government’s approach to supporting the increasing number of people and businesses who call Western Sydney home.

Read our plan for Western Sydney (HTML)

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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.

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