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Qld posts record surplus on bumper taxes

The Queensland government has more than doubled its predicted 2021/22 budget surplus to $4.3 billion on the back of higher-than-expected tax receipts.

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‘It’s just not on’: Queensland premier criticises call for landlords to hike rents

Annastacia Palaszczuk says the state is in ‘perfect storm’ as government reveals ‘shortfall’ in rentals

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Queensland government shelves controversial land tax changes as treasurer defends policy

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk denied the move was a backdown on her government's land tax policy.

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Qld shelves changes to land tax regime

A Queensland plan to calculate land tax based on holdings across the country has been shelved after pushback from other states.

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Queensland shrugs off threats from NSW premier to withhold land tax data

Despite Dominic Perrottet’s strong criticism of Queensland’s land tax changes, the state says it has all the information it needs

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Coal royalty hike damaging mining industry and investor confidence, Queensland Resources Council says

The Queensland Resources Council wants the state to scrap its 40 per cent royalty hike on some coal exports, saying the new rates put the industry's viability at risk.

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Qld unemployment rate lowest on record

The Sunshine State has registered its lowest unemployment rate since recording began in 1978.

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Brisbane's Cross River Rail engineering technology transforms Brisbane

As Brisbane's $5.4 billion Cross River Rail project powers on, the state's LNP opposition has called for it be renamed after the late Queen Elizabeth II.

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Qld treasurer defends housing policies

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has defended the state government's housing policies amid calls for a summit on the issue.

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Queensland coal communities hope rising royalties will fund extra doctors, better roads

Regional areas are facing doctor shortages and roads that need upgrading. Mining communities hope the new royalties program could fix those problems.

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BHP pauses coal investments in Qld over royalty rises, future of Blackwater South mine in doubt

The decision means investment into the new Blackwater South coal mine in central Queensland is now paused.

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Qld govt not properly scrutinised: Clerk

Queensland Clerk of Parliament Neil Laurie says committees aren't necessarily scrutinising the government properly and still have a long way to go.

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Qld miners snub state govt over coal taxes

Qld miners will snub the launch of the state government's industry plan after a hike in coal taxes, while environmental groups attend in protest over emissions.

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‘Pandora’s box’: experts say Queensland’s windfall from coal royalties could set a precedent

Industry and analysts predict budget measure could provide billions in additional revenue

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Qld picks fossil fuel over energy storage

The Queensland government has prioritised coal and gas-fired generation over energy storage as it eyes dividends from the surging wholesale electricity market.

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Queensland budget’s record health spending meaningless without wages boost, unions say

Pressure grows on state government to increase public sector salaries to meet cost of living

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'Record' Queensland state budget spend on health really only keeping up with inflation, AMAQ says

The Queensland government has spruiked a record health spend in its state budget, but the response has been lukewarm, with the peak doctors lobby group saying the funding was needed "yesterday".

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Queensland budget invests in national parks but ‘does nothing’ for climate crisis, critics say

Conservationists celebrate $200m fund for expanding national park land but concerns remain over lack of spending on renewables and emissions reduction

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Coal royalty increase in Queensland state budget blasted by mining industry, resources council

The Queensland government's revamp of how resource royalties are collected draws heavy criticism from the mining industry, but an academic believes it capitalises on coal prices while they are spiking and will not lead to anyone going "out of business".

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Queensland state budget 2022: modest coal royalty hike delivers little towards energy transition

Analysis: The first lift in coal royalties in 10 years will only provide a fraction of the windfall caused by high fossil fuel prices

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Qld electricity prices won't fund budget

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick says public electricity generators will use profits they've earned on the wholesale market to transition to renewable energy.

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Queensland state budget increases taxes on miners, big business to fund new hospitals and mental health services

Treasurer Cameron Dick hands down 2022 Queensland state budget with plans to hire 9,450 health workers

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Queensland budget handed down by Treasurer Cameron Dick, health the big winner with coal royalties increasing

Handing down his third budget, Treasurer Cameron Dick reveals Queensland will deliver a net operating surplus at the end of this month, thanks to surging coal and oil prices and a booming housing market.

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Budget figures reveal Qld housing pressure

There is little relief for those at the bottom of Queensland's housing market, with state budget figures showing how hard it is to find a stable home.

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Qld budget 'back in black', taxes to rise

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick will hike taxes on big businesses, gambling companies and coal miners to fund more hospital beds and mental health programs.

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