Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has handed down his fifth budget, revealing a raft of cost-of-living relief measures for Queenslanders to the tune of $11.2bn. A major feature is a $1000 rebate on electricity bills that will be coupled with a $300 rebate announced by the federal government and paid quarterly.Continue Reading
Queenslanders will be handed billions in cost-of-living relief, including massive electricity rebates and slashed public transport fees, despite the state’s deficit blowing out to $2.6bn. Treasurer Cameron Dick handed down his fifth budget on Tuesday, turning particular focus on the government’s efforts to bring down household bills despite conceding theContinue Reading
Queensland Premier Steven Miles, who is facing a crushing election defeat later this year, has announced another major spending measure in Tuesday’s state budget. The Labor government is increasing the stamp duty discount for Queenslanders buying their first home, saving them up to $17,350. “I want young Queenslanders to haveContinue Reading