At first,Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk only ruled out selling off electrical public assets.Credit:Peter Braig
When asked on Wednesday whether the previous day's response meant other public assets,apart from electrical,would be sold to fund election promises,the answer was clearer.
"No we're not[selling public assets]. We've made it very clear that we have a strong economic plan,the Treasurer has made it very clear that we are doing $4 billion in borrowings,"Ms Palaszczuk said.
Treasurer Cameron Dick said the Queensland voters had made it clear they do not want public assets sold or leased.
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"So our government will not be selling public assets,"he said.
"Our premier has been incredibly strong on this,just like she has been strong on borders,strong on the economy and strong on jobs.
"We will not be selling assets and the question has to be put to the LNP,if they’re not going to sell assets,how are you going to get to surplus in four years?