South Australia budget 2026: $50 milllion R&D fund boosts startups, little SME relief
South Australia’s 2026 budget includes a new $50 million R&D fund and startup support, but no major tax relief or broad small business grants.
South Australia’s 2026-27 budget includes targeted support for startups, exporters and high-growth businesses, but stops short of delivering broad tax relief or major grant programs for small businesses.
While the budget papers include some measures such as a new $50 million R&D fund, a number of temporary grant programs introduced last year are winding down.
Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis says the state is “living within its means”, with operating surpluses totalling $1.4
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