Appropriation (Parliament) Bill 2024

As Premier, spoke in support of the 2024 state budget, highlighting cost-of-living relief including $1,000 off power bills, 50-cent public transport fares, and 20 per cent off car rego as the largest such package in the nation's history.

“I rise to speak in support of the 2024 state budget, my first as Queensland's Premier. In it I am doing what matters for Queensland now with immediate cost-of-living relief.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

As Leader of the Opposition, delivered the budget reply speech criticising the budget as an election cash splash by a decade-old government, focusing on four crises: cost of living, youth crime, health and housing. Outlined the LNP's alternative plans including housing reforms and re-establishing the Productivity Commission.

“After 10 years of this government, are things better or worse when it comes to health, housing, youth crime and cost of living and who has got the right plan for Queensland's future?”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Supported the budget, highlighting cost-of-living relief and building for the future. Commended the bills to the House.

“I commend these bills to the House.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

As Minister for State Development and Infrastructure, defended the budget as delivering record cost-of-living relief worth $11 billion, dismissing opposition criticisms as empty slogans.

“If you want to ask the question of who has the right plan for Queensland's future, a Miles Labor government will always be the answer.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Criticised the budget for failing on critical infrastructure, energy costs, and transparency. Called for Queenslanders to show Labor the door in 2024.

“Queenslanders must show Labor the door in 2024.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

As shadow Treasurer, criticised the budget as a vote-grabbing election budget rather than a plan for Queensland's future, highlighting record taxing, borrowing and spending with declining service delivery.

“Never has a Queensland government taxed more, borrowed more or spent more, but everywhere we look—every service delivery arm and every household—there is less, sometimes nothing, to show for it.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Supported the budget, highlighting investment in publicly owned assets and cost-of-living measures for regional communities.

“I commend the bills to the House.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Acknowledged some positives including school funding, tourism investment and cost-of-living measures, but criticised the budget for negatives including inadequate regional health funding and called for more support for regional Queensland.

“There are some positives and there are also some negatives.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Criticised the budget for failing to implement recommendations of the Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan and for neglecting regional Queensland.

“There is nothing to implement the recommendations of the Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Criticised the budget's housing and social services spending as inadequate after a decade of government failure, particularly on social housing and homelessness.

“I rise to give my speech on the budget reply for the housing and homelessness portfolio.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Supported the budget, highlighting investment in agriculture and fisheries industries. Commended the bill to the House.

“I commend the Bill to the House.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Criticised the budget as failing regional Queensland, highlighting inadequate infrastructure and service delivery in the Burnett electorate despite record government revenue.

“During all of the years I have been in this place, this is one of the most disappointing budgets.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Criticised the budget, asking whether crises in housing, cost of living, health and youth crime had got better or worse under Labor and arguing the LNP had the right plan for Queensland.

“Have the crises in housing, cost of living, health and youth crime got better or worse and who has the right plan for Queensland?”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Condemned the budget as a desperate pork-barrelling cash splash by a desperate Treasurer trying to avoid election defeat, representing everything distasteful about Labor's spending habits.

“This is a desperate budget by a desperate Treasurer hoping a deliberate pork-barrelling cash splash will drag a flailing, on-the-nose government from the abyss of an election defeat.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Supported the budget, highlighting infrastructure investment in Far North Queensland and cost-of-living relief measures.

“I do not support 70 pumped hydros being built across the state.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Defended the budget and highlighted investments benefiting the Redlands electorate, contrasting the government's plans with the opposition's lack of substance.

“Wow! I think the member for Mermaid Beach was being a bit harsh on himself!”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Supported the budget, highlighting cost-of-living measures and Labor's commitment to supporting Queenslanders.

“Cost of living is biting hard, and Labor will always do what matters to support Queenslanders.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Criticised the budget as failing the Scenic Rim electorate on infrastructure, roads and service delivery, arguing the government prioritises election spending over long-term planning.

“The member for Mermaid Beach was spot on about this budget.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Criticised the budget as a desperate cash splash to distract from decade-long inaction by Labor, particularly highlighting neglect of Ipswich.

“Make no mistake: this budget is nothing more than a desperate cash splash to distract from the pain the Palaszczuk government and the Miles Labor government have inflicted on Queenslanders for nearly a decade.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Expressed pride in the budget's investments in education, health and cost-of-living relief for the Stafford electorate.

“I am very proud to rise and speak about what this Miles Labor government has delivered for the people of Stafford.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Strongly supported the budget and commended the work of the new Premier.

“I strongly support this budget and our ideas and plan for the future.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Delivered his final speech in parliament criticising the budget and government's decade of failures on health, crime and cost of living in the Gold Coast region.

“I rise to give my last speech in this parliament on a budget.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Criticised the budget, arguing the minister refuses to listen to recommendations of three independent reports and highlighting mismanagement.

“The minister refuses to listen to the recommendations of three independent reports which have been scathing about the lack of progress.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Supported the budget's cost-of-living relief measures and investments in the Mount Ommaney electorate.

“There is just so much to celebrate in this budget for Mount Ommaney.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Supported the budget, highlighting savings for the local community. Commended the bills to the House.

“I commend the bills to the House.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Thanked the government for specific electorate funding including school refurbishments and teacher allocations, but criticised the budget for failing to address housing shortages for teachers and lack of support for key local priorities.

“I start by thanking the government for the many funding allocations made in the budget that I know will directly benefit the people of Mirani.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Criticised the budget for failing to address key concerns in the Oodgeroo electorate including infrastructure, health and cost of living.

“There were some who still had concerns and opposed it.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Criticised the budget as failing the Gold Coast, particularly on crime, health infrastructure and cost of living, arguing Labor has the wrong priorities.

“It could not be clearer that this budget is a last-ditch attempt to buy votes before the October election.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Supported the budget, calling it a fantastic Labor budget and highlighting capital investment in his electorate.

“I rise to make a brief contribution to this fantastic Labor budget.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Commended the budget as showing the Miles government is doing what matters for Queensland, contrasting Labor's delivery with the LNP's lack of policy substance.

“I rise to commend this budget to the House. It shows that the Miles government is doing the things that matter for Queensland.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Criticised the budget as prioritising pre-election spending over the next four months rather than four years, and argued the government had failed on housing, health, crime and safety.

“The choice then is to vote for the LNP. We will make Queensland safer. We will help you get a house. We will fix the health crisis. It is time to show the Labor door in 2024.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Strongly criticised the budget as driven entirely by the government's political survival rather than genuine concern for Queenslanders, particularly on health and cost of living.

“It is now blatantly obvious that this Labor government will do and say anything to be re-elected.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Supported the budget, defending government housing policies and highlighting investment in social and affordable housing.

“What they are saying is that they do not support us purchasing those NRAS homes, they do not support us purchasing hotels.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

As a former Treasurer, criticised Labor's fiscal management and accused them of wanting to rule rather than govern Queensland, highlighting the partnership between Labor and the Greens.

“That is the Labor way. They want to rule Queensland. They want to tell you what to do and how to think and how to spend your money.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Criticised the budget for failing on health, housing, youth crime and cost of living, arguing a change of government was needed.

“This will continue unless we have a change of government.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Supported the budget as reflecting the needs of the Mackay community, highlighting investments in local clubs, tourist attractions, and critical infrastructure.

“The Miles Labor government budget, delivered by Treasurer Cameron Dick, is a budget that reflects the needs of the Mackay community.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Supported the budget, speaking about the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill and overall budget priorities.

“I rise to make a contribution to this cognate debate which includes the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill 2025.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Expressed pride in the budget's delivery of cost-of-living relief and investments in the Mansfield electorate.

“I am proud to rise to speak on our Miles government's first budget.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

As the last LNP opposition member to speak, criticised the budget for failing to address key concerns in the Theodore electorate.

“I rise today to make a contribution to the appropriation bills debate.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Criticised the budget for failing the Whitsunday region, highlighting inadequate health and infrastructure spending in regional Queensland.

“I will begin my contribution by focusing on my portfolio responsibilities.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Supported the budget, commending it to the House and highlighting investment in Thuringowa.

“I commend the budget to the House.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Supported the budget's investments in the Maryborough electorate and defended the government's record.

“I rise after that particular contribution from the other side.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Supported the budget, highlighting benefits for the community of Inala and commending it to the House.

“I commend this budget to the House.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Criticised the budget as failing the Glass House electorate on roads, infrastructure and planning, arguing it is focused on the next four months rather than four years.

“I rise to make my contribution to the appropriation bills.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Supported the budget, criticising the LNP for opposing government initiatives and having no climate change policy.

“They have no policy at all when it comes to acting on climate change, whereas this government is leading.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Criticised the budget as a last-ditch attempt to buy votes, highlighting failures on crime, health and service delivery after nearly a decade of Labor government.

“I have watched this government rush to meet political cycles, lurching from one position to the next and blaming different groups for different problems that have been of their own making.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Supported the budget, commending the bill to the House and highlighting delivery for Queenslanders.

“I commend the bill to the House.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Briefly spoke in support of the budget and its benefits for the Sandgate electorate.

“I want for us to return to the legislation.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Supported the budget, highlighting benefits for the Macalister electorate and commending it to the House.

“I commend this budget and all that it will do for Macalister.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Criticised the budget as focusing on the next four months rather than four years, highlighting crises in health, housing, crime and cost of living including the water crisis in her portfolio area.

“This Labor budget does not have the right priorities for Queensland's future. It is simply a budget for the next four months, not the next four years.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Supported the budget, highlighting teacher workforce initiatives and investment in education.

“I commend the budget to the House.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Criticised the budget as designed to get the government re-elected rather than tackle chronic issues, particularly highlighting failures on the Sunshine Coast including lack of heavy passenger rail funding.

“This is a budget for the next four months rather than a budget for the next four years.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Supported the budget, highlighting cost-of-living relief including $1,000 off power bills and the delivery of a cost-of-living budget for Capalaba.

“The No. 1 issue I hear about is the cost of living. We are unashamedly delivering a cost-of-living budget.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Supported the budget's investments in the Keppel electorate and Central Queensland region.

“I rise this evening to contribute to the appropriation debate.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

As Deputy Premier and Treasurer, delivered the reply speech reaffirming the Miles Labor government's budget priorities of cost-of-living relief, infrastructure investment and future jobs.

“I am pleased to commence this address in reply by reaffirming that the Miles Labor government is doing what matters for Queensland.”— 2024-06-14View Hansard

Criticised the budget for neglecting the Southern Downs electorate and regional Queensland, highlighting failures on roads, health and infrastructure.

“I rise to make my contribution to the appropriation debate.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Spoke in support of the budget's education and health investments on the Sunshine Coast and cost-of-living relief measures.

“I rise to speak in support of the Miles Labor government's budget which is delivering what matters to Queenslanders.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Criticised the budget and government's performance on transport, infrastructure and cost of living in the Chatsworth electorate.

“I would like to begin my contribution to the appropriation debate.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Defended the budget's investments in Townsville and the Mundingburra electorate, criticising the opposition for having no alternative plans.

“Those on the opposition have no plan for Mundingburra.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Questioned how far the budget goes in addressing the real issues facing the Callide electorate and regional Queensland.

“How far does this budget go?”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Spoke in support of the budget's investments in the Hervey Bay electorate, particularly health, education and cost-of-living relief.

“It is a privilege to rise and speak on the appropriation bills.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Delivered his last budget speech criticising the government's failure to invest in regional Queensland and the Gregory electorate's infrastructure needs.

“I rise to give my last speech on a budget in this parliament.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Spoke in support of the budget's focus on cost-of-living relief, health, education, transport and community safety investments for Ipswich.

“I rise to speak in support the Queensland budget 2024-25.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Criticised the budget for failing the Lockyer electorate, highlighting concerns about education, health and infrastructure.

“I came into this week hoping to hear some good news for the Lockyer electorate.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Supported the budget's investments in the Cook electorate and Far North Queensland, particularly cost-of-living measures.

“It is no secret that Queenslanders are doing it tough.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Acknowledged some budget positives including CopperString funding and hospital upgrades, but strongly criticised the budget as short-sighted and blinkered to North Queensland's potential, arguing the region remains shackled by Brisbane and the South East.

“This budget is not just short sided, it is blinkered to the prosperous potential that North Queensland has.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Supported the budget's cost-of-living relief measures, noting overwhelmingly positive reactions from constituents to 50-cent public transport fares and electricity rebates.

“Premier Miles's first budget prioritises what matters for Queenslanders.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Criticised the budget for failing the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise electorate, highlighting failures on crime, health and infrastructure.

“It is a pleasure to speak on the appropriation bills.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Supported the budget's investments in the Lytton electorate and cost-of-living measures.

“I want to begin by quoting what matters.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Criticised the budget for failing western Queensland and the Warrego electorate, highlighting neglected roads, infrastructure and regional service delivery.

“Before I begin my contribution to the appropriation debate, I would like to acknowledge.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Defended the budget against LNP criticism, highlighting investments in the Logan electorate.

“I have been listening to Logan LNP members and I have noticed that they have been very negative about Logan.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Criticised the budget for having no new money for the northern Gold Coast, only project blowouts, describing it as a budget for the next four months rather than four years.

“There is no new money in this budget for the northern Gold Coast—just blowouts and no new projects.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

Acknowledged some budget allocations including youth detention facility funding, but strongly criticised the budget for insufficient action on youth crime in North Queensland and called for KAP policies including relocation sentencing and mandatory minimum sentences.

“I must continue with the KAP's stance when it comes to the top priority in Queensland. While giving my speech on the budget tonight I must say that the No. 1 topic in North Queensland right now is youth crime.”— 2024-06-13View Hansard

As Premier, defended the budget in the estimates committee report debate, highlighting $11.2 billion in relief and concessions including $1,000 off electricity bills and 50-cent fares.

“My first budget as Premier is doing what matters for all Queenslanders. It includes a record $11.2 billion in relief and concessions to Queenslanders.”— 2024-08-21View Hansard

As Opposition Leader, argued estimates hearings were categorised by the government's failure to deal with four crises: project delivery, housing, cost of living and transparency.

“I rise to make a contribution and I want to start by saying the estimates were categorised by failure of the government to deal with the big four crises that are impacting this state.”— 2024-08-21View Hansard

As Treasurer, defended the budget and criticised the Opposition Leader's credibility on transparency, highlighting the estimates process and budget achievements.

“I am very pleased to contribute to this debate on the estimates report for my portfolio and for other portfolios of government.”— 2024-08-21View Hansard

As Shadow Treasurer, argued the government had abandoned Queenslanders' priorities on youth crime, health, cost of living and housing, and questioned the unfunded $24 billion Pioneer-Burdekin pumped hydro project.

“The question is: do Queenslanders feel better or worse off on the four big challenges facing Queensland—youth crime, health, cost of living and housing?”— 2024-08-21View Hansard

Spoke in support of the Cost of Living and Economics Committee report, recommending the proposed expenditure be agreed to.

“I am pleased to report to the House that the committee recommends that the proposed expenditure as detailed in the Appropriation Bill for the committee's area of responsibility be agreed to.”— 2024-08-21View Hansard

Criticised the government's failures on infrastructure, energy costs and transparency, calling on Queenslanders to hold the government to account.

“I am pleased to rise to continue to put the focus on this government's failures because it matters to Queenslanders, who are paying more as a result.”— 2024-08-21View Hansard

Defended the budget and the estimates process, supporting the Cost of Living and Economics Committee report.

“It is wonderful to follow the member for Maroochydore in this debate.”— 2024-08-21View Hansard

Criticised the government across multiple portfolio areas including water, regional development and manufacturing, arguing the government had failed over 10 years.

“After having sat here for the last 10 years, all we hear about from the other side is 10 years ago.”— 2024-08-21View Hansard

Acknowledged improved time allocation in estimates hearings but criticised the budget outcomes, noting the estimates process had been greatly improved for non-government questioning.

“From my long-serving presence on this particular committee, I can say that this year the estimates hearings to examine the appropriation bills were greatly improved in terms of the time allocated for questioning.”— 2024-08-21View Hansard

Spoke as a member of the Clean Economy Jobs, Resources and Transport Committee, criticising the budget's failures on resources and transport.

“I rise to speak as a member of the Clean Economy Jobs, Resources and Transport Committee on the recent estimates hearing.”— 2024-08-21View Hansard

Criticised the estimates process for lack of detail in government answers and failure to address key transport and resource issues.

“Estimates is meant to be an opportunity to answer questions. Unfortunately, there are many questions that get posed but very few answers and very little detail comes back.”— 2024-08-21View Hansard

Supported the Housing, Big Build and Manufacturing Committee estimates report, highlighting what the estimates process revealed about LNP priorities.

“I rise to speak to our committee report on the estimates hearing that we held this year.”— 2024-08-21View Hansard

Criticised the government's housing record and budget priorities, focusing on the Housing committee estimates.

“I trust you have kept your teacher registration up, because in a couple of months time you will be practising that profession again.”— 2024-08-21View Hansard

Expressed disappointment with the budget for failing to address the cost-of-living crisis, health crisis, housing crisis and youth crime crisis.

“I am really disappointed with this budget. It does not address the crises that we see in this state.”— 2024-08-21View Hansard

As Housing Minister, defended the government's housing investment and budget allocations during the estimates process.

“What they are saying is that they do not support us purchasing those NRAS homes, they do not support us purchasing hotels.”— 2024-08-21View Hansard

Spoke on the Housing, Big Build and Manufacturing Committee estimates, thanking shadow ministers for their contributions and criticising the government's record.

“It is a privilege for me to rise and speak on this year's estimates process for the Housing, Big Build and Manufacturing Committee.”— 2024-08-21View Hansard

Criticised the estimates process as a farce and waste of time across his 12 estimates experiences since 2015.

“The estimates process has been a complete and utter farce and almost a waste of time.”— 2024-08-21View Hansard

Argued the 10-year-old Labor government had failed Queenslanders and his community of Clayfield, criticising the systematic weakening of laws.

“This 10-year-old, tired Palaszczuk-Miles Labor government has failed Queenslanders and it has failed my community of Clayfield.”— 2024-08-21View Hansard

Criticised the budget for failing vulnerable people in his electorate of Southern Downs and the government's track record on education spending.

“I often hear members of the Labor government, ministers in particular, talking about vulnerable people.”— 2024-08-21View Hansard

Spoke about the Education committee estimates, raising concerns about teacher support and school behavioural issues while acknowledging both government and federal responsibilities.

“I rise to give my contribution to the report of the Education, Employment, Training and Skills Committee.”— 2024-08-21View Hansard

Criticised the estimates process and budget outcomes for the Education committee, highlighting failures in Ipswich.

“I rise tonight to speak about the estimates process for the Education, Employment, Training and Skills Committee.”— 2024-08-21View Hansard