Queensland Budget 2023-24

Funding supports co-stewardship of Country with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, progressing agreements that recognise native title and traditional knowledge.

General Government operating, $38.6M over 4 years and $10.4M per annum ongoing. BP1 references $39M over 4 years for co-stewardship of Country.

Funding helps Indigenous local councils deliver essential services to their communities.

General Government operating, $25.8M in 2023-24

Funding progresses Queensland's historic Path to Treaty, including treaty negotiations and truth-telling with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Funding for Path to Treaty is referenced in BP1 but not separately disclosed as a single named measure in BP4; related First Nations measures (repatriation, cultural initiatives, economic development) appear under the department. [unverified single total]

Funding helps the Queensland Museum return ancestral remains and cultural material to First Nations communities, an important step on the Path to Treaty.

General Government operating, $3.6M over 4 years ($4.6M over 5 years)

Grants help Queensland businesses cut their electricity bills through energy efficiency upgrades.

General Government operating, $35M over 3 years

Investment grows Queensland's hydrogen industry, creating future clean energy jobs particularly in regional hubs.

General Government operating, $20M over 3 years

Funding incentivises emerging industries and addresses supply chain gaps, creating jobs and strengthening the economy as it decarbonises.

General Government operating, $53.5M in 2023-24

A new $280 million research hub with Sanofi and two universities builds Brisbane's reputation in medical research and creates high-skilled jobs.

General Government operating, $65M over 6 years (Queensland Government contribution to the $280M Translational Science Hub)

Provision of $1.9 billion over four years begins delivering the venues for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, part of a jointly funded $7.1 billion program.

General Government, $1.895B over 4 years provision for venues infrastructure within the jointly funded $7.1 billion program (Brisbane Arena $2.5B, Gabba $2.7B, Minor Venues $1.9B).

The Brisbane 2032 Coordination Office plans the venues, transport, legacy and security arrangements for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

General Government operating, $100.3M over 4 years and $13.6M per annum ongoing from 2027-28

Incentives attract major film and television productions to Queensland, creating local screen, post-production and games jobs.

General Government operating, $38.5M in 2023-24 combining Production Attraction Strategy ($28M), Post/Digital/Visual Effects ($8M), Digital Games ($2M) and First Nations Screen Program ($500,000) lines.

Funding for Tourism and Events Queensland helps attract visitors and major events, supporting tourism jobs across the state ahead of 2032.

General Government operating, $271.9M over 4 years. BP1 references $272M over 4 years for the Towards Tourism 2032 strategy.

Grants help tourism operators develop new experiences and attractions, supporting jobs and the visitor economy in regional Queensland.

General Government operating, $20M in 2023-24

Funding supports the mental health and wellbeing of small business owners, who often work under significant stress.

General Government operating, $6.8M over 3 years

Investment in critical minerals processing and a battery technology fund supports new industries and jobs, particularly in regional Queensland.

General Government, $150M over 5 years for Common User Infrastructure. The $54M in 2023-24 combines operating ($5M) and capital ($43.95M) Common User Facility lines plus the $100M Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund capital line.

Regional employers pay a 1 per cent lower payroll tax rate, reducing the cost of doing business and supporting jobs outside South East Queensland.

General Government revenue foregone. $116.1M in 2023-24, $505.4M over 4 years. This is a revenue measure; the amount is revenue foregone (tax relief to regional employers), not spending.

An amnesty on payroll tax for contracted GPs gives medical practices certainty and relief, helping keep general practice viable while the rules are clarified.

General Government revenue foregone. $100M in 2023-24, $300M over 3 years (2022-23 to 2024-25). This is a revenue measure; the amount is revenue foregone (tax relief to GP practices), not spending.

Employers receive a 50 per cent payroll tax rebate on wages for apprentices and trainees, encouraging businesses to take on young workers.

General Government revenue foregone. $48.6M in 2023-24. This is a revenue measure; the amount is revenue foregone (tax relief to employers of apprentices), not spending.

Grants support gas exploration in the Bowen and Galilee basins, aiming to unlock new gas supplies.

General Government operating, $21M over 2 years

Families can get vouchers worth up to $150 to pay for learn-to-swim lessons for children aged zero to four, improving water safety for Queensland's youngest children. More than 30,000 vouchers are available.

General Government operating, $4.8M over 2 years

Funding works to reduce the over-representation of First Nations children in care and to safely reunify children with their families, building the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services sector.

General Government operating, $167.2M over 4 years and $20M per annum ongoing

Placement reforms help ensure children in care are placed in settings that match their needs, improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.

General Government operating, $25.2M over 4 years and $6.5M per annum ongoing

Funding supports the State to respond to civil claims by survivors of historical child sexual abuse, following reforms recommended by the Royal Commission.

General Government operating, $11.6M over 4 years and $3M per annum ongoing

Intensive case management works with high-risk young people and their families to reduce reoffending and address the underlying causes of youth crime.

General Government operating, $30.1M over 4 years and $3.1M per annum ongoing

Diversion programs steer at-risk young people away from crime with mentoring, after-hours support and alternative activities tailored to local areas.

General Government operating, $29.4M over 4 years and $7.4M per annum ongoing

Intensive bail support helps high-risk young people on bail comply with their conditions and stay out of custody.

General Government operating, $25.4M over 4 years and $5.3M per annum ongoing

Every Queensland household automatically receives at least $550 off their electricity bills in 2023-24, with around 600,000 vulnerable households receiving $700 (and up to $1,072 in total with existing concessions). Some pensioners may pay nothing for electricity across the year, while around 205,000 small businesses receive $650 off their bills.

General Government operating. The $1.435B Cost of Living Rebate and National Energy Bill Relief line includes contributions from the Australian Government, with the Queensland Government contributing an estimated $1.1 billion. The $1.483B is the total additional electricity bill support package for 2023-24.

Learner drivers pay $75 instead of $186.55 for a learner licence, and replacing a lost driver licence or photo ID card costs just $35, cutting everyday government fees.

General Government revenue foregone. $14.7M in 2023-24 ($9.376M reduced learner licence fees + $5.292M replacement smartcard fee changes). This is a revenue measure; the amount is revenue foregone, increasing over the forward estimates.

More schools in areas experiencing hardship can offer free breakfast programs, and food relief charities receive funding to help vulnerable families and children put food on the table.

General Government operating. $5.5M in 2023-24 combining Support for Vulnerable Queenslanders (school breakfast, $2.7M over 2 years) and Critical Emergency and Food Relief ($7.6M total, including $3.3M in 2022-23).

Energy efficiency measures help households reduce their power bills and give more choice over their energy use.

General Government operating, $60M over 2 years

Families with a 4-year-old can access 15 hours of free kindy each week from January 2024, saving on average around $4,600 a year for a sessional kindy charging $46 a day, while supporting parents to return to work or take on more hours.

General Government operating, $645.4M over 4 years and $189.4M per annum ongoing (indexed)

More than $1.2 billion builds new classrooms, school halls and performing arts centres and secures land for future schools in growing communities, including a $968 million Rolling Land Fund.

General Government, total $1.231B over 4 years ($1.727B over 10 years). The $211.9M in 2023-24 combines the operating ($16.785M) and capital ($195.102M) line items. Includes a $968M Rolling Land Fund over 10 years for new school sites.

Extra funding covers rising construction costs so the school building program can continue delivering new and upgraded facilities despite market pressures.

General Government, total $312.6M over 3 years (operating $43.4M + capital $269.2M). No 2023-24 allocation is shown in BP4; funding begins from 2024-25.

New teacher housing in country towns helps attract and keep teachers in regional and remote schools.

General Government, total $48.3M over 4 years (operating $966,000 + capital $47.3M). The $11M in 2023-24 combines both line items.

Funding renews ageing facilities in existing state schools, including tuckshops, playgrounds and flood mitigation works.

Capital, total $117.4M over 6 years held centrally ($88.4M over 5 years capital + $29M in 2022-23). Budget-year allocation not separately disclosed.

Modernising TAFE and training IT systems makes it easier for students to enrol in and complete vocational training.

General Government operating, $29.8M over 3 years

Expanding the marine college in Cairns gives students more training facilities for maritime careers in Far North Queensland.

Capital, $16M over 2 years

200 Indigenous land and sea rangers care for Queensland's environment using traditional knowledge, supporting First Nations jobs and conservation.

General Government operating, $49.9M over 4 years and $16.4M per annum ongoing (indexed)

New and revitalised walking trails and visitor facilities in national parks make it easier for Queenslanders and visitors to enjoy the state's natural environment.

General Government, combining operating ($14.4M over 4 years) and capital ($37.5M over 4 years) Revitalising National Parks lines. The $11M in 2023-24 combines operating ($3.457M) and capital ($7.5M). BP1 references $38M over 4 years for new and revitalised trails.

Funding protects Queensland's national parks and World Heritage Areas and improves visitor facilities so they can be enjoyed for generations.

General Government, combining operating ($32.8M over 5 years) and capital ($5.8M over 3 years) lines. The $2.1M in 2023-24 combines operating ($978,000) and capital ($1.1M). Includes $5.8M World Heritage Areas investment referenced in BP1.

Continued waste funding helps councils and industry build recycling infrastructure, reduce landfill and create jobs.

General Government operating, $234M over 5 years (including $139.6M brought forward to 2022-23 and $94.4M in 2026-27). No 2023-24 amount is separately allocated in BP4.

$19 billion over four years transforms Queensland's publicly owned energy system, including pumped hydro, wind and solar, working towards 80 per cent renewable energy by 2035.

Capital, around $19B over 4 years, largely delivered through government-owned energy corporations within the Big Build. Operating policy funding of $43.8M for plan implementation sits separately in BP4. Year-by-year profile held in the Capital Statement (BP3).

A $6 billion equity investment progresses the Borumba pumped hydro scheme, a 2-gigawatt 'gravity battery' that could power one-third of Queensland's average electricity demand for 24 hours, supporting the shift to clean energy.

Equity injection to Queensland Hydro of up to $6 billion over the construction period, supporting the $14 billion Borumba project. Annual profile held in the Capital Statement (BP3).

Electric vehicle charging at government buildings supports the shift to zero emission vehicles.

Capital, $30M over 4 years

$520 million helps coal mines fast-track investments that cut their emissions while keeping the industry competitive and protecting regional jobs.

General Government operating, $520M between 2023-24 and 2029-30 (with $500M held centrally). The $5M is the 2023-24 directly allocated line.

Funding cleans up dangerous abandoned mine sites, including former underground coal gasification projects, protecting communities and the environment.

General Government, combining operating ($19.4M over 2 years) and capital ($500,000) Abandoned Mine Sites lines. The $13.9M in 2023-24 combines operating ($13.425M) and capital ($500,000).

Modernising government financial systems supports better budget management and fiscal sustainability.

General Government operating, $53.3M over 4 years

More resources for the Queensland Revenue Office support collection of state taxes and penalty debts, helping fund government services.

General Government operating. Combines Debt Recovery and Compliance Program ($49.4M over 3 years) and Queensland Revenue Office Increased Compliance Work ($24.4M over 4 years). The $7.6M in 2023-24 combines both line items ($4.579M + $3.049M).

Reforms implement the Coaldrake Review recommendations to make government more transparent and accountable, including proactive release of Cabinet documents and a stronger Public Sector Commission.

General Government operating, $50.8M over 5 years from 2022-23 ($13.5M held centrally) and $11.5M ongoing, across multiple agencies (Premier and Cabinet, Public Sector Commission, Justice, Ombudsman). Budget-year split combined across agencies.

Modernising Parliament's IT and broadcast systems supports the effective running of the Legislative Assembly and committees.

General Government, combining operating ($2M over 4 years) and capital ($1.1M over 2 years) lines. The $0.7M in 2023-24 combines operating ($268,000) and capital ($465,000).

Regional and remote patients who must travel long distances for medical care get larger accommodation and fuel subsidies, easing the cost of accessing specialist treatment.

General Government operating, $70.3M over 4 years and $21M per annum ongoing from 2026-27

Record health funding supports shorter waits in emergency departments and for surgery, more ambulance responsiveness and less ramping, and boosts women's health and mental health services across the state.

General Government operating, $2.888B over 5 years (Health Funding Uplift line). This uplift drives a 9.6 per cent boost to a record $24.153 billion Queensland Health operating budget.

200 more paramedics and ambulance operatives mean faster ambulance responses and help reduce pressure on hospital emergency departments.

General Government operating, $207M over 4 years, funded from within the $2.888B Health Funding Uplift. Year-by-year split not separately disclosed.

40 new ambulances with modern equipment join the fleet, helping paramedics respond to emergencies more reliably.

Capital, $10.8M in 2023-24

A new 10-year agreement secures emergency rescue helicopter services for rural, regional and remote Queenslanders, ensuring fast aeromedical care when it is needed most.

General Government operating, $586.1M held centrally over 10 years. Includes a $13.8M one-off operating contribution and $18.6M grant for a new hangar. Annual split not separately disclosed.

A new mental health facility at Redland Hospital more than doubles mental health capacity for the bayside community.

Capital, $150M over 4 years

More funding for palliative and end-of-life care helps Queenslanders with terminal illness and their families receive better support and comfort.

General Government operating. $151.8M over 3 years plus $9.7M in 2022-23; total palliative care reform funding $171.2M over 5 years including internally met funds.

Continued investment in First Nations health programs works towards closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders.

General Government operating, $123M over 4 years, funded from within the $2.888B Health Funding Uplift. Annual split not separately disclosed.

Funding keeps birthing services running in regional and rural towns and strengthens visiting obstetric services, so country families can have their babies closer to home.

General Government operating, $42M over 4 years, funded from within the $2.888B Health Funding Uplift. Annual split not separately disclosed.

Student nurses and midwives receive a $5,000 allowance to help cover the costs of placements in country areas, encouraging more health workers to train and stay in the regions.

General Government operating, $22M over 4 years held centrally. Annual split not separately disclosed.

Relocation payments of up to $70,000 for doctors and $20,000 for other health workers help attract clinical staff to Queensland, especially to rural and remote hospitals.

General Government operating. Per-recipient incentives of up to $20,000 (health workers) and $70,000 (doctors); total scheme funding not separately disclosed in BP4.

Additional capital keeps hospitals and health facilities maintained and equipped across Queensland.

Capital, $60M in 2023-24

Amputees eligible under the Queensland Artificial Limb Service can now choose a waterproof prosthesis, making everyday activities like showering and swimming easier.

General Government operating, $9.3M over 4 years

People with disability who are not eligible for the NDIS receive specialist supports so they don't fall through the gaps.

General Government operating, $17.6M over 4 years and $4.6M per annum ongoing (Supporting people with disability ineligible for the NDIS line)

Disability advocacy services help Queenslanders with disability understand their rights, navigate the NDIS and stand up against unfair treatment.

General Government operating, $16.2M over 4 years and $4M per annum ongoing

An extra $1.1 billion drives the delivery of more social housing, including 500 additional homes, helping more Queenslanders on the social housing register find a secure place to live.

General Government, $1.1B total social housing investment. The $237.5M in 2023-24 combines the capital Queensland Housing Strategy ($201.6M) and Additional Social Housing Supply ($35.896M) lines. Additional Social Housing Supply total is $322.2M over 4 years.

More than $150 million for homelessness services, emergency accommodation and youth shelters helps vulnerable Queenslanders who are homeless or at risk of losing their home.

General Government operating, over $150M additional for housing and homelessness support since the 2022-23 Budget (part of over $250M committed in total). Spread across multiple BP4 line items; combined year split not separately disclosed.

Funding for the second First Nations Housing Action Plan delivers more culturally safe housing and supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders.

General Government operating, $51.3M over 4 years

Funding to buy and lease accommodation in inner Brisbane provides emergency housing for people experiencing homelessness.

General Government, combining operating ($2.274M) and capital ($44.480M) Emergency Accommodation lines in 2023-24. BP2 references $64.3M total for emergency supported accommodation; operating total $14.5M over 5 years and $3M ongoing, capital $49.8M over 2 years.

Operational funding supports accommodation sites and youth shelters and provides specialist mobile support across 13 locations for people who need help to keep a roof over their head.

General Government operating, $37M over 2 years from 2023-24 (including $5M emergency temporary accommodation from Housing Summit outcomes)

More government employee housing supports teachers, health workers and other public servants living in regional and remote communities.

Capital, $455.3M over 3 years (of which $162.8M held centrally in 2026-27). No 2023-24 capital allocation is shown in BP4; spending begins from 2024-25.

Tax concessions encourage developers to build rental housing with at least 10 per cent of homes at discounted rents, increasing the supply of more affordable rentals.

General Government revenue foregone. $1.5M in 2023-24, $15.5M over 4 years. This is a revenue measure; the amount is revenue foregone (tax concessions to eligible developments), not spending.

Reforms to forensic DNA testing rebuild confidence in the system after the Commission of Inquiry, with a new forensic science agency and retrospective review of past cases so criminal matters can be resolved reliably.

General Government operating. Total package $105.3M over 5 years and $10.2M per annum ongoing across Health and Justice. The $20.9M in 2023-24 combines Health ($17.520M) and Justice ($3.422M) line items.

A $225 million package reforms how the justice system treats women and girls, with better support for sexual violence victim-survivors, law and court changes, and improved conditions in watchhouses and prisons.

General Government operating and capital, $225M over 5 years ($32.7M per annum ongoing) across multiple agencies. The $40M in 2023-24 is the whole-of-package figure from BP4 Table 1.1.

More resources for the District Court and Legal Aid help manage growing demand in the criminal justice system and reduce delays for people seeking justice.

General Government operating, $34M over 4 years and $8.8M per annum ongoing (including $17M over 4 years for Legal Aid Queensland)

More resources for the Coroners Court mean families get more timely and thorough coronial investigations after the death of a loved one.

General Government operating, $18.9M over 4 years and $5.8M per annum ongoing

QCAT, which resolves disputes over tenancies, consumer matters and guardianship, gets more resources to reduce wait times for vulnerable Queenslanders.

General Government operating, $13.4M over 4 years and $1.2M per annum ongoing (combines the up to and including Budget Update and since-Update line items)

Funding implements reforms to the Crime and Corruption Commission following a Commission of Inquiry, strengthening integrity and accountability.

General Government operating, $32.4M over 5 years and $6.4M per annum ongoing (including $20.8M over 5 years for the CCC). The $8.3M in 2023-24 combines the two BP4 line items.

Extending the protected witness scheme to domestic and family violence victims means they are not directly cross-examined by their abuser in court.

General Government operating, $18.6M over 4 years and $4.7M per annum ongoing

More support for victims of violent and property crime, including domestic and family violence, helps people recover after being a victim of crime.

General Government operating, $9M over 4 years

Streamlining worker screening checks like the Blue Card helps keep children and vulnerable people safe while making it easier for workers to be cleared.

General Government operating, $6.7M over 4 years

Funding helps Corrective Services safely manage a growing prisoner population.

General Government operating, $53.4M over 2 years

More resources for the Parole Board help it consider parole applications efficiently while protecting community safety.

General Government operating, $23.5M over 2 years

Investment progresses the expansion of the Townsville Correctional Precinct and a new health care facility at Wacol, supporting prison capacity and prisoner health.

Capital, $62.1M over 4 years

The Fitzroy to Gladstone water pipeline, funded from coal royalties, secures water supply for the growing Gladstone region and its industries.

BP1 references over $548 million for the pipeline in 2023-24. The $300,000 BP4 line is operating administration funding only ($1.5M over 4 years); the pipeline itself is delivered through a government-owned corporation with the capital profile in BP3.

The Toowoomba to Warwick pipeline and related works improve water security and supply for Darling Downs communities.

General Government operating. More than $300M total funding for the project. The $7M in 2023-24 combines the Toowoomba Water Treatment to Four Communities ($5.25M) and Southern Downs Smart Reticulation ($1.7M) lines; over $13 million is referenced in BP1 for 2023-24.

Funding helps resources communities build economic and social infrastructure, sharing the benefits of mining with the regions that generate it.

General Government operating. $118.2M in 2023-24 for Round 3 (Round 3 commitment $120M); total $220M over 5 years for the fund.

A $200 million fund supports new economic opportunities in the regions as the energy system transforms, including renewable energy precincts and bioenergy.

General Government operating, $205.7M over 5 years (including $200M for the Regional Economic Futures Fund)

Funding strengthens Queensland's defences against animal and plant diseases like foot-and-mouth and lumpy skin disease, protecting the agriculture industry and food supply.

General Government operating. Combines the Biosecurity Preparedness Package ($22M over 5 years for animal diseases) and Biosecurity Preparedness and Capability Uplift ($21.7M over 5 years for plant pests). The $11.9M in 2023-24 combines both line items ($4.977M + $6.957M). BP1 references $22M + $22M for animal and plant biosecurity.

Teams of youth workers and police engage with high-risk young people to divert them from offending and break the cycle of youth crime, part of the government's $446.4 million community safety package.

General Government operating, $96.2M over 4 years and $17.9M per annum ongoing across Youth Justice ($78.1M) and Police ($17.8M). The $29.9M in 2023-24 combines the Youth Justice ($24.459M) and Police ($5.447M) line items.

More high-visibility police patrols in crime hot spots aim to deter offenders and make communities feel safer.

General Government operating, $25M over 3 years

Investment in PCYC facilities gives young people positive activities and youth development programs to help prevent crime and reoffending.

General Government operating, $50M over 2 years for PCYC infrastructure grants. A further $6M supports PCYC officers focusing on social programs.

$15 million helps local communities design their own solutions to youth crime, drawing on local leaders who know their area best.

General Government operating, $15M over 2 years across Police ($10M) and Youth Justice ($5M). The $7.5M in 2023-24 combines both line items.

A rapid response squad of police and youth workers targets youth crime hot spots to quickly disrupt and respond to offending.

General Government operating, $17.5M over 3 years across Police ($12.5M) and Youth Justice ($5M). The $6.8M in 2023-24 combines both line items.

Residents in Cairns, Townsville and Mount Isa can get help to install vehicle immobilisers, making it harder for cars to be stolen.

General Government operating, $10M over 3 years held centrally, administered by the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport. Annual split not disclosed.

Funding to recruit more police personnel boosts the size of the Queensland Police Service.

General Government operating, $87.5M over 5 years held centrally. Annual split not disclosed.

New and replacement police stations and officer housing across the regions help police serve growing communities.

Capital, $70.8M over 5 years

Reforms put more victim liaison officers, domestic and family violence support workers and specialist prosecutors in place to better protect victims of domestic and family violence.

General Government operating, $100M held centrally. Annual split not disclosed.

A new integrated Marine Rescue Queensland service strengthens volunteer on-water rescue capability to keep boaters and swimmers safe.

General Government operating, $27M in 2023-24. Part of the up to $578M emergency and fire services reform package over 5 years.

Funding strengthens the State Emergency Service with more positions and better equipment so volunteers can respond when natural disasters strike.

General Government, $21.3M in 2023-24 combining operating ($18.304M) and capital ($3M) SES reform lines. Brings a total uplift of 105 positions to the SES. Part of the up to $578M emergency services reform package.

Funding supports Rural Fire Service volunteers with better capability and a sustainable model to protect communities from bushfires.

General Government, $20M in 2023-24 combining operating ($11.989M) and capital ($8M) Rural Fire Service reform lines. Part of the up to $578M emergency services reform package.

Increased superannuation for fire officers who must retire at 65 supports their retirement after years of service protecting Queenslanders.

General Government operating, $19.9M over 4 years and $5.4M per annum ongoing

More funding for domestic, family and sexual violence services helps frontline providers meet rising demand and support more victims and survivors.

General Government operating, $58.3M over 4 years and $20.7M per annum ongoing

New youth detention centres at Woodford and near Cairns, plus interim measures, increase capacity to detain young offenders and reduce the number held in police watchhouses.

General Government, total $89.7M over 3 years ($78.1M new funding + $11.6M existing) to address youth detention capacity. The $14.7M is the 2023-24 operating line; capital for Woodford construction is subject to commercial negotiation.

Funding keeps existing youth detention centres operating safely and addresses critical upgrade needs.

General Government, total $122.4M over 5 years and $31M per annum ongoing (operating $109.9M + capital $12.5M). The $22.2M in 2023-24 combines operating ($20.222M) and capital ($2M) line items.

Funding helps protect communities from natural disasters, including flood mitigation works like the Bundaberg East Levee and grants for homeowners to make their houses more flood-resilient.

General Government operating. Total $152M from Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements Efficiencies (jointly funded with the Australian Government). The $36.8M in 2023-24 combines Disaster Resilience ($28.543M) and Resilient Homes Fund ($8.257M) lines; the Bundaberg East Levee ($132.5M, total $174.7M) is funded separately within this envelope.

Continued shark control, new technologies like drones and education programs help keep swimmers safe at Queensland beaches.

General Government operating, $9.2M over 5 years and $3M per annum ongoing

Up to $30 million helps seniors install security upgrades so they can feel safer in their own homes.

General Government operating, up to $30M over 2 years (including $15M held centrally if needed)

Support for older Queenslanders includes Seniors expos, help for carers, social isolation services and expanded electricity life support concessions.

General Government operating, $16.3M over 4 years and $4.3M per annum ongoing

Funding sustains Queensland Rail passenger services across the network, supporting the day-to-day running of trains for commuters.

General Government operating, $823.2M over 4 years and $226.5M per annum ongoing

Investment in road safety cameras, education and awareness, and safer roads aims to reduce crashes on Queensland's most dangerous roads.

General Government operating and capital, total $548.1M over 5 years and $183.5M per annum ongoing across Transport, Police, Fire and Treasury. Year-by-year split combined across agencies and components.

Freight subsidies help reduce the cost of getting goods to remote and very remote communities, easing prices for residents who live far from supply centres.

General Government operating, $77.9M over 5 years ($90.7M over 6 years)

New rail stations on the Gold Coast improve public transport access for the growing region ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Games.

Capital, $163.8M over 4 years

$420 million in 2023-24 progresses the Coomera Connector, a major new Gold Coast road that will ease congestion on the M1.

Capital, $420M invested in 2023-24 per BP1. The Coomera Connector is funded within the broader capital program; multi-year total not separately disclosed in BP4 measures.

$260 million in 2023-24 extends the Gold Coast Light Rail, giving residents and visitors more public transport options.

Capital, $260M invested in 2023-24 per BP1. Funded within the broader capital program; multi-year total not separately disclosed in BP4 measures.

Duplicating Cleveland-Redland Bay Road eases congestion for the growing Redlands community.

Capital, $80M over 4 years

More Network Officers on buses improve safety for passengers and drivers across the public transport network.

General Government operating, $60.7M over 5 years and $14.9M per annum ongoing (indexed)

Funding keeps regional urban bus services running and covers rising operating costs, maintaining public transport in regional cities.

General Government operating, $58.1M over 4 years and $16.8M per annum ongoing (indexed)

Planning for zero emission buses takes a step towards a cleaner public transport fleet.

General Government operating, $5M in 2023-24, plus $40M equity funding held centrally to progress zero emission bus depots

New marine infrastructure improves transport and connectivity for Torres Strait Island communities.

General Government, combining operating ($10.5M over 5 years) and capital ($21.5M over 4 years; $27.5M over 5 years). The $3.5M in 2023-24 combines operating ($2.5M) and capital ($1M).

Better road access to the Port of Gladstone supports freight and industry in the growing Gladstone region.

Capital, $25M over 4 years

Funding investigates building road tunnels between Kedron and Carseldine to bypass congestion on Gympie Road in Brisbane's north.

General Government operating, $35M in 2023-24

ReBuild QBuild trains more apprentices and upgrades depots, growing the public works construction workforce.

General Government, combining operating ($39.1M over 4 years) and capital ($29.5M over 4 years) ReBuild QBuild lines. The $24.8M in 2023-24 combines operating ($15.267M) and capital ($9.498M).

A $16.3 million package supports women into trades and male-dominated industries, helps female founders grow businesses, and assists disadvantaged women into work.

General Government operating, $16.3M over 4 years across multiple agencies. The $6.4M is the 2023-24 whole-of-package figure from BP4 Table 1.2.

More than $70 million in workforce initiatives helps Queenslanders gain skills and jobs, including apprentices, migrants, women and rural and remote communities, within over $1.2 billion in skills and training in 2023-24.

General Government operating, over $70M for new initiatives in the 2022-2025 Action Plan, spread across multiple agencies and line items. The budget invests more than $1.2 billion in skills and training in 2023-24 overall.