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Queensland budget
The ‘D-word’ is not a dirty word for Treasurer Cameron Dick
Queensland’s Treasurer is not afraid to talk about the “D-word”, suggesting he would not be afraid to borrow even more.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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Stakeholders question $2 billion in savings in Qld state budget
Industry heavyweights have questioned what jobs and services will be cut following the Queensland government’s announcement of the state budget, while key figures called for greater investment in healthcare.
- by Cloe Read and Felicity Caldwell
Sunshine State paints a picture of COVID-19 recovery
As its budget is handed down, Queensland follows the federal government and Victoria in revising projections for growth, unemployment and the overall post-pandemic bottom line.
- by Zach Hope
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick’s 2021 budget speech in full
Treasurer Cameron Dick’s full 2021-22 budget speech, as he delivered it in the Queensland Parliament.
- by Cameron Dick
Queensland ‘roaring back to life’ as Treasurer promises $153m surplus
Treasurer Cameron Dick has revealed the state of the state’s finances, boasting a return to surplus in four years.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Wages bill for Queensland public servants tops $27 billion
Treasurer Cameron Dick has announced another hiring freeze for Queensland’s public sector.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Deficits ‘for some time to come’ as COVID batters budget by billions
Surpluses predicted fewer than two years ago have been wiped out, but Treasurer Cameron Dick says economic data is “exceeding our expectations”.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Qld Opposition calls for more infrastructure spending to create jobs
The state government has re-announced two existing $460 million programs to tackle rising unemployment, but the Opposition says more capital works are needed.
- by Tony Moore
$50m to be spent on Brisbane sports facilities, spurred by 2032 Olympics bid
The council funding, announced on Sunday, will see a $16 million sports park built at Nudgee, as well as upgrades to existing facilities across the city.
- by Tony Moore
Nod for trucks full of soil on Sundays leaves Brisbane council dirty
Queensland’s Coordinator-General has allowed soil from the underground Cross River Rail project to be driven through the CBD on Sundays, despite Brisbane City Council’s objections.
- by Tony Moore
$40 million to go back into Queensland racing industry
A new funding formula announced on Saturday would see 35 per cent of racing revenue returned to tracks, facilities and animal care.
- by Cloe Read