Treasurer's introduction
Andrew Fraser MP
Treasurer
Queensland is experiencing the most sustained period of economic and population growth in its history. The State's prosperity is generating unprecedented demand for housing, healthcare, schools, transport, other essential services and vital infrastructure throughout Queensland's regions.
The Budget delivers massive injections of funding to our public hospitals and healthcare system. It funds the biggest capital works program in the State's history.
In shaping the 2008-09 Budget, the Government has chosen to build tomorrow's Queensland today.
It increases services to the regions and delivers vital long-term social and economic infrastructure for the benefit of all Queenslanders.
A centrepiece of this Budget is tax cuts to help Queenslanders purchase their first home.
Queensland's success is built on the success of our regions, from the fast-paced expansion of the South-East corner, to the agricultural heartlands, the booming hubs of mining activity and the vibrant growth of coastal areas.
Andrew Fraser MP
Treasurer
Last reviewed 3 June 2008
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