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You've been Talking Kingston, and we've been listening.
Over 674 community submissions were used to help shape the Draft Budget for 2026/27. Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback and suggestions for projects and initiatives to make Kingston the best place to live, work and play.
Talking Kingston
Through our Talking Kingston consultation, our community can provide input on our budget year-round and influence how we invest your rates. If you have a great idea you'd like considered for future budgets, let us know!
Draft Budget 2026/27
During the draft budget process, all Talking Kingston community submissionswere considered, along with a range of factors, including alignment with current policies and strategies, funding our key community services, maintaining existing vital community assets and delivering any new facilities or initiatives our community needs. We're pleased to release the Draft Budget 2026/27 ahead of its consideration at the 25 May Council Meeting.
The rising cost of living is creating financial challenges for many. Our community have told us they’re finding it harder to make ends meet. That’s why we're proposing to continue our support to residents going through financial hardship - including discounts on rates, leisure centre access, and pet registration. Find out more here
Draft Budget 2026/27
Have your say
If you have a great idea you'd like considered for future budgets, let us know via our Talking Kingston consultation. If you'd like to make a comment on the Draft Budget 2026/27, you can let us know:
Online: via the feedback form below Email:info@kingston.vic.gov.au Mail: Attn: Finance Manager, PO Box 1000, Mentone VIC 3194 Phone: 1300 653 356
Community comment on the Draft Budget closes at 5pm Monday 20 April.
You've been Talking Kingston, and we've been listening.
Over 674 community submissions were used to help shape the Draft Budget for 2026/27. Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback and suggestions for projects and initiatives to make Kingston the best place to live, work and play.
Talking Kingston
Through our Talking Kingston consultation, our community can provide input on our budget year-round and influence how we invest your rates. If you have a great idea you'd like considered for future budgets, let us know!
Draft Budget 2026/27
During the draft budget process, all Talking Kingston community submissionswere considered, along with a range of factors, including alignment with current policies and strategies, funding our key community services, maintaining existing vital community assets and delivering any new facilities or initiatives our community needs. We're pleased to release the Draft Budget 2026/27 ahead of its consideration at the 25 May Council Meeting.
The rising cost of living is creating financial challenges for many. Our community have told us they’re finding it harder to make ends meet. That’s why we're proposing to continue our support to residents going through financial hardship - including discounts on rates, leisure centre access, and pet registration. Find out more here
Draft Budget 2026/27
Have your say
If you have a great idea you'd like considered for future budgets, let us know via our Talking Kingston consultation. If you'd like to make a comment on the Draft Budget 2026/27, you can let us know:
Online: via the feedback form below Email:info@kingston.vic.gov.au Mail: Attn: Finance Manager, PO Box 1000, Mentone VIC 3194 Phone: 1300 653 356
Community comment on the Draft Budget closes at 5pm Monday 20 April.
If you have any comments on the upcoming budget for the 2026/27 financial year, please let us know.
We are collecting your information for this consultation. The information you provide will be used to help make decisions for the upcoming financial year. Summarised responses may be made publicly available and will always be de-identified.
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Page last updated: 20 Apr 2026, 05:35 PM
Stage 1 - Talking Kingston
Draft Budget 2026/27 - Stage 3 has finished this stage
In stage one, we invited community submissions for the budget through Talking Kingston.
We received over 674 community submissions - thanks to everyone who provided feedback!
Talking Kingston is an innovative, year-round consultation that invites the community to provide feedback and ideas on projects and initiatives to feed into future Council budgets.
Stage 2 - public meeting to hear submissions
Draft Budget 2026/27 - Stage 3 has finished this stage
On 24 February a public meeting to hear Talking Kingston submissions was held. You can watch a recording of the meeting here
Stage 3 - Draft 2026/27 Budget available to view for questions/comments
Draft Budget 2026/27 - Stage 3 has finished this stage
Our draft Budget 2026/27 has been prepared using community input from Talking Kingston - thanks to everyone that provided feedback!
The draft document is available to view in the Document Library. Comments are open until Monday 20 April.
Under review
Draft Budget 2026/27 - Stage 3 has finished this stage
Comments made about the draft Budget are currently under review.
Budget adoption
Draft Budget 2026/27 - Stage 3 is currently at this stage
The 2026/27 Budget was adopted at a Council Meeting on 26 May. You can read the media release here
