In 2022–23 the City of Melbourne is delivering an $837.8 million draft Budget to build city-shaping infrastructure, boost our events calendar and make the city safer and cleaner.

We’re building momentum to grow our economy beyond pre-pandemic levels to create a fairer, better-connected and even more extraordinary city.

After two years of rates relief for residents and businesses, Council will return to the normal rates cycle and pass on the Victorian Government’s 1.75 per cent rates cap.

This will ensure Council can deliver on all major infrastructure investments, as well as continuing to provide the vital services our community relies on.

We are improving visibility on waste costs in 2022–23, meaning a Waste Charge will be listed as a separate item on rates notices. This is the first step in working with our community to develop cost incentives designed to reduce landfill waste and create a more sustainable city.

The draft Budget 2022–23 is aligned with Annual Plan 2022–23 which were both open for consultation from 17 May to 14 June. They were adopted by Council on 28 June.