The department's primary role is to promote the long-term development of the Territory. This is achieved by providing specialist fiscal, economic and commercial policy advice to government, focusing on sustainable government finances, economic efficiency and effective risk management. Find out more
What we are doing
NT Budget 2026-27: growth, certainty and security
The 2026 Budget was handed down on 5 May. It delivers on reducing crime, rebuilding the economy and restoring our unique Territory lifestyle.
Electricity pricing reforms update
The second phase of reforms to electricity tariffs will commence 1 January 2026.
2025-26 Mid-Year Report
The 2025-26 Mid-Year Report was released on 27 November 2025.
Direct market dealings policy
The Territory Government has released the direct market dealings policy, for proposals put forward by an investor, private sector entity or other non-government organisation outside of a standard government procurement process.
Electricity pricing reforms
As part of the 2025 Budget, government announced that regulated tariffs for electricity, water supply and sewerage services will increase by 3% in 2025-26.
NT Budget 2025-26: action, certainty and security
The 2025 Budget was handed down on 13 May. This year’s budget is investing in what matters most to Territorians: reducing crime, rebuilding the economy and restoring our lifestyle.
Rebuilding the Economy: Northern Territory Economic Strategy 2025
Economic Development Strategy 2025, launched by the Northern Territory Government, outlines government’s plan to rebuild the economy over the next 3 years.
Shape your tomorrow - take the next step in our 2026 Graduate program
Applications are now open for the Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet (CMC) and Department of Treasury and Finance’s (DTF) 2026 graduate program.
2025 Economic and Fiscal Update
Last week, Under Treasurer Tim McManus travelled by road from Darwin to Alice Springs to talk with Territorians about the state of our economy.
Improving economic regulation of water and sewerage services
The Northern Territory Government has developed reform directions to improve the economic regulation of water supply and sewerage services.