Department of Tourism and Sport
Queensland Budget 2024-25 · Miles Government
As at budget day (2024-06-11)
Key service areas
Budget initiatives
Expansion of the FairPlay voucher program to $40 million in 2024-25, increasing the voucher value from $150 to $200 and increasing the number of vouchers from 50,000 to up to 200,000 for children aged 5 to 17 to participate in sport and active recreation.
Up to 200,000 vouchers worth $200 each help families pay for children's sport, swimming and active recreation, up from 50,000 vouchers worth $150. 50,000 vouchers remain guaranteed for the most vulnerable households, with up to 150,000 more available to all families.
General Government operating. $33.5M additional in 2024-25, bringing total FairPlay funding to $40M in 2024-25.
Financial support for Queensland tourism operators, not-for-profits and local governments to deliver new and enhanced tourism infrastructure and experiences, including a dedicated Building Bush Tourism Fund for regional Queensland.
Grants help tourism operators and regional communities build new attractions and experiences, supporting the visitor economy and jobs in regional Queensland ahead of 2032.
General Government operating. Combines Growing Future Tourism Program ($15M over 2 years, total program $30M) and Building Bush Tourism Fund ($10M over 2 years).
Funding to extend the SwimStart program for learn-to-swim lessons for children aged zero to four who meet eligibility criteria.
Vouchers for learn-to-swim lessons help families teach young children aged zero to four to swim, improving water safety for Queensland's youngest children.
General Government operating, $5M over 2 years from 2023-24
Forward estimates
Year-by-year allocations for 3 measures with published forward profiles.
| Measure | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expanded FairPlay Vouchers | — | $33.5M | — | $33.5M |
| Growing Future Tourism and Bush Tourism | $7M | $12M | $6M | $25.0M |
| SwimStart Program | $2M | $3M | — | $5.0M |
| Total | $9.0M | $48.5M | $6.0M | $63.5M |
Performance metrics
Service standards from the Service Delivery Statement. Targets and actuals as published.
| Metric | Prior target | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | |
| Amount of additional capital attracted into tourism investment | $50M | $50M | $50M |
| Level of overall customer satisfaction with Queensland venues | 80% | 95% | 85% |
| Percentage of Queensland athletes selected for national teams supported by the Queensland Academy of Sport | 25% | 29.91% | 25% |
| Ratio of tourism investment attraction costs to the value of direct capital attracted | $1:$78 | $1:$78 | $1:$78 |
| Administration costs per $1000 of sport and recreation vouchers issued | — | New | $29.37 |
Source: Service Delivery Statement. Prior target and actual are for 2024-25; target is for 2025-26.
Source document
Service Delivery Statement — Department of Tourism and Sport (PDF)Last updated: 2026-06-20. Factual information from published budget documents.