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May 13, 20268 min read

What the 2026-27 Federal Budget Means for D&C Builders

Handed down 12 May 2026, the 2026-27 Budget is a mixed bag for design & construct: a permanent $20,000 instant asset write-off and a new $2bn Local Infrastructure Fund, set against negative gearing and CGT changes Treasury's own papers say will cut new housing supply by ~35,000 homes.