Brisbane City Council announces 'responsible' austerity measures in its 2025/2026 budget. Posted: 18 June 2025 | Last updated: 18 June 2025.

Brisbane’s increase is above the 2.5 per cent inflation rate but in line with the council’s cost index, which has soared due to pressure on construction and labour prices.

Brisbane City Council residents will soon see a $50 increase in their annual waste disposal fees as the city rolls out a new green waste bin program aimed at reducing landfill.

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Brisbane households slugged with $50 green waste bin fee – even if they don’t want one A major city council is slapping 170,000 households with a flat fee for green waste bins – even if you ...

Brisbane residents will have to find an extra 3.87 per cent for their rates, on average, as council cried poor after years of underfunding by the state and federal governments.

A major city council is slapping 170,000 households with a flat fee for green waste bins – even if you don’t want one – in an effort to reduce landfills. From August, Brisbane City Council ...

What to expect in Brisbane City Council’s 2025 budget. Brisbane’s Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has confirmed rates will go up when council hands down its latest budget this morning.