About this episode

The episode discusses Canberra's budget aimed at enhancing the visitor economy through infrastructure improvements and support for first-time buyers.

Canberra's 2026–27 budget focuses on boosting tourism with new infrastructure and public transport, while first-time buyers gain a tax break. The city also tackles empty shopfronts with revitalization plans and celebrates Australia's first locally made car.

Topics covered

• budget
• tourism
• infrastructure
• public transport
• tax break
• revitalization
• local economy

Keywords

• Canberra
• ACT Budget
• tourism
• infrastructure
• public transport
• tax break
• revitalization
• local economy
• locally made car

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Australia

Products: locally made car

Places: Canberra, ACT

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