Queensland budget lacks structural reform needed to ease debt
Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki presented a budget on Tuesday that lacks the structural reforms needed to address rising debt. The budget forecasts a deficit over the next three years, pushing debt from $142 billion to nearly $216.5 billion by 2030. Despite this, the government remains committed to avoiding new taxes ahead of the upcoming state election.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 10:31 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 10:40 UTC
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