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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Jasper Lindell

Cost-of-living pinch drives ACT budget plans as concessions expanded

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr, making a pre-budget announcement on Monday. Picture by Karleen Minney

Targeted cost-of-living support programs are under review in the ACT as the government prepares to expand some concessions to ease spiralling household expenses.

But the total value of government concessions is expected to fall from $150.6 million this financial year to $145.2 million in 2023-24, as a result of fewer households accessing a stamp duty waiver.

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