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Queensland Budget Balances with Big Investments
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- Jun 23, 2026
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- 113
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Summary
Queensland’s budget faces a hefty $6.2 billion deficit this year—but it’s the first time under this government that a surplus is actually on the horizon, projected by 2029–30. The treasurer credits smart spending, avoiding tax hikes or service cuts. Yet debt keeps climbing, hitting $162 billion by 2026–27 and soaring to $216 billion by 2029–30—with nearly $11 billion just to cover interest. On the cost-of-living front, Back to School Boost vouchers jump to $150, public transport fares stay at 50 cents, and water bills freeze for southeast Queenslanders, saving households $130. The public service grows with 4,500 new frontline roles—teachers, doctors—and $100 million for social housing, targeting 53,000 homes by 2044. Big infrastructure investments loom too: a new Gold Coast transport plan, Bruce Highway upgrades, and early funding for the 2032 Olympics, including venues and athlete villages. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/07f01f1261083e0a