Media releases
The following media releases were issued to coincide with the launch of the 2011-12 Queensland Budget.
Please note the links will take you to the Ministerial Media Statements website.
Queensland economy to be #1
Queensland’s economy will grow at a faster rate than any other state in the nation over the next two years as the reconstruction effort and the resources sector power the state’s next big boom.
Bligh’s $140 million Building Boost to stimulate housing sector
Premier Anna Bligh and Treasurer Andrew Fraser have announced major reforms to the state’s housing sector to boost construction jobs and make new housing more affordable.
$113 cut from 1.4 million Queenslanders’ electricity bills
Premier Anna Bligh has announced the abolition of the Community Ambulance Cover (CAC) levy in the 2011-12 State Budget, giving cost of living relief of $113 per year from 1 July.
Operation Queenslander - $6.8 billion to build it back better
Recovery from the greatest set of natural disasters in Queensland’s history will be funded through the State’s largest ever Budget for reconstruction, Premier Anna Bligh said today.
Queensland’s next wave of prosperity ushers in jobs boom
Tuesday’s State Budget will unveil Queensland’s next jobs boom - 140,000 new jobs over the next two years as Queensland cements its reputation as Australia’s ‘capital of opportunity’.
$100 million investment drives growth and prosperity
The Bligh Government is investing $100 million to leverage growth from our people, ideas, knowledge and ability to innovate to secure wealth for generations to come.
Record events investment to deliver major tourism boost
Queensland’s critical tourism industry will receive a massive boost from today’s State Budget which pours $83 million into events funding over the next four years.
Budget boost for Queensland's bill-busting ClimateSmart Home Service
Queenslanders will receive even more money-saving devices to help knock-down their household bills, under a new and improved ClimateSmart Home Service announced by Treasurer Andrew Fraser and Environment Minister Kate Jones today.
Budget boost for emergency management staff
A $10.3 million package in Tuesday’s State Budget will enhance Queensland’s disaster response capabilities, Treasurer Andrew Fraser said.
Other media releases
To read other Queensland Government media releases, visit the Ministerial Media Statements website.