The Queensland Audit Office has laid bare the impact of the Labor government’s last restructure,saying it had “so many repercussions”.
Treasurer Cameron Dick will allow traffic fines to surge but has put a cap on additional motor vehicle registration costs.
Treasurer Cameron Dick has handed down his update to Queensland’s state budget.
Treasurer Cameron Dick has revealed some rosy forecasts ahead of Queensland’s budget update on Thursday.
Treasurer Cameron Dick has the state’s budget deficit under $1 billion for the first time since the surplus recorded in 2018-19.
LNP leader David Crisafulli has delivered his budget reply speech in Parliament.
Queensland budget papers reveal revenue from fines and forfeitures – including speeding and toll offences – is forecast to grow to $595 million in 2021-22.
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick was keen to point out some of the ways the state was performing well in the 2021 budget.
Queensland’s Treasurer is not afraid to talk about the “D-word”,suggesting he would not be afraid to borrow even more.
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.
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.