ACT Recovery Plan 2021-22

Chief Minister's Message

As Canberra emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the ACT Government is investing in projects and programs to support our recovery.

The last two years have been tough. Natural disasters and a global pandemic have tested health systems and harmed economies and communities. Through this time, the Government has worked to protect Canberrans’ health, support our most vulnerable, and improve access to essential services.

Now, our focus is building our economic, social and community recovery - which will be rapid because of our successful health response, giving people and businesses the confidence to spend and invest.

A core component of our recovery will be our largest-ever investment in city-improving, job-creating infrastructure: building new health facilities, public transport, roads, and schools. $6.4 billion will be invested over the next five years in projects that will make Canberra an even better place to live.

Increasing social and community wellbeing will be another key part of our recovery, with a particular focus on those disproportionately impacted by the pandemic – such as women. Large investments in health, education and training, as well as community support, public safety, arts and culture will support those who need it most.

This document brings together the ACT Government’s key measures to make our recovery strong, sustainable and equitable.

Andrew Barr MLA