Queensland budget
Crisafulli blames Labor for debt woes, but experts say otherwise
Despite an “air of inevitability” about a credit downgrade, which would add pressure to the state’s budget, a ratings agency has held off – for now.
- Matt Dennien
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Economists warn Qld has two options to cut debt – but both mean breaking election promises
The Crisafulli government is stuck between two unpopular moves if it is to deliver on a promise to control state debt, according to economists.
- James Hall
Why Queensland public servants could pocket a wage jump
Brisbane’s inflation jumped this week, which could trigger a pay bump for more than 100,000 Queenslanders.
- Matt Dennien
Queensland boosts tax breaks for foreign property investors
Treasurer David Janetzki’s move comes after the Queensland government revealed it would again allow political donations from the property sector.
- Matt Dennien
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- Australian economy
Overgoverned, overtaxed and overcomplicated: How Australia was set up to fail
Our three levels of government will collect a record $1 trillion in taxes this year, but the federation is failing.
- Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
Qld avoids credit rating downgrade. But state’s books ‘remain grim’
A leading credit rating agency warned Queensland’s debt would continue to spiral based on its “very weak” budgetary position.
- James Hall
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- Public service
Qld Health tells staff to ‘hot desk’ in $50m budget-saving move
The shift is aimed at making “smarter use” of existing space at its three Brisbane offices, amid an increase in flexible working arrangements.
- Matt Dennien
New treasury team to find private money for Queensland
Treasurer David Janetzki told business people Queensland was “open for business” while also taking a swipe at Victoria over its GST share.
- Cameron Atfield
Miles gets the blues with ‘Temu Labor budget’ in reply speech
Queensland Opposition Leader Steven Miles has blasted the Crisafulli government’s first state budget as full of broken promises, while claiming credit for many of its measures.
- Cameron Atfield
‘It’s not a voucher’: This is how Queensland’s $100 back-to-school bonus will work
When a school hat costs $90, the payment, which will not be handed directly to families as a voucher, might not stretch far.
- Felicity Caldwell