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Government

Cultural Funding by Government, Australia

Contains estimates of funding for arts and cultural activities by the three levels of government in Australia

Reference period
2012-13 financial year

Government Finance Statistics, Annual

In the year 2023-24:

  • General government net operating balance fell $19.3b from $38.2b in 2022-23 to $18.9b
  • General government borrowing was $44.1b
  • Total public sector borrowing was $85.1b
  • All Australia general government net debt (L2) reached 31.7% as a percentage of GDP.
Reference period
2023-24 financial year

Government Finance Statistics, Australia

In September quarter 2025:

  • general government net operating balance fell $34.8b to -$32.2b, since June quarter 2025
  • taxation revenue declined 11.6% to $200.0b, since June quarter 2025
  • general government borrowing was $42.7b
  • total public demand is expected to contribute 0.4ppt to the quarterly change in GDP
Reference period
September 2025

Government Finance Statistics, Education, Australia

In the year 2020-21 across all levels of government:

  • Total education expenses was $116.4b
  • School education expenses was $59.5b
  • Tertiary education (Universities and TAFE) expenses was $40.2b
Reference period
2020-21 financial year

Taxation Revenue, Australia

In the year 2023-24 across all levels of government, total taxation revenue was:

  • $801.7 billion
  • $46.2 billion (6.1%) higher than 2022-23
  • 30.0% as a percentage of GDP.
Reference period
2023-24 financial year