# ACT Budget Cuts & Housing Wins

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Podcast: [Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669)
Published: 2026-06-10T09:55:55+00:00
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## Resource

The ACT budget’s big win? Killing the hated health levy, a major relief for homeowners. But don’t expect lower bills—most still face a 5% rate hike, with some areas seeing jumps as high as 19%. Housing gets the spotlight: first-time buyers get stamp duty wiped out starting July, plus fee cuts and duty-free deals for “missing middle” homes. But financially, it’s a tougher ride—with a $300M deficit, a surplus now pushed back to 2028–2029. To save cash, some projects are delayed or phased. And while digital driver’s licenses are still years away, car registration fee hikes are being postponed until 2027–2028. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6d5ab9943790eb4c

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