Treasurer and Minister for Trade Tim Nicholls MP tabled the 2013-14 Queensland Budget in State Parliament on Tuesday, 4 June 2013. Watch the Treasurer's video message and read his Budget speech to learn about the highlights for all Queenslanders.
Hospitals across the State will share in a record $12 billion health budget, as the Government invests more than $1.3 billion in health facility projects, $80.8 million for regional and remote communities and $5.8 million for cochlear implants.
Queensland students will benefit from $537 million over five years for Great Teachers = Great Results, 724 more teachers and teacher aides, and $100 million to clear maintenance backlogs in schools.
Read more about commitments to education, training and employment.
Half of the Government's $4.2 billion allocation for flood recovery will be used for road reconstruction, with $2 billion to councils and $84 million for State assets and assistance. The joint State and Federal Government $80 million Betterment Fund will allow councils to replace damaged infrastructure with more resilient structures.
The State Government's $2 billion commitment to police includes 267 more police officers this year, $26.6 million to operate speed and red light cameras, and more than $110 million in capital works, ICT and equipment.
Funding for Queenslanders in need will increase by $16.27 million to $2.86 billion, including $25 million of the $868 million commitment for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and additional investments for young people with a disability and foster and kinship carers.
Read more about funding commitments for frontline community services.
Transport and road safety in Queensland will be improved through $690 million for the Bruce Highway and $2.1 billion for public transport.
The State's food production capacity will be boosted by a $400 million State Government commitment to primary industries, including $16 million for the Queensland Agriculture Strategy.
This Budget paper outlines the impact of natural disasters in Queensland over the past decade.
© The State of Queensland (Queensland Treasury and Trade) 2013
