Far North Queensland

The Cooktown health facility is being redeveloped with more inpatient beds and a new operating theatre, improving access to care for the Cook Shire and surrounding Cape York communities.

Capital, $118M across forward estimates ($8M 2024-25, $30M 2025-26, $40M 2026-27, $40M 2027-28). BP1 references a total $200M facility redevelopment.

Three new hospitals at Bundaberg, Coomera and Toowoomba, plus expansions at more than a dozen existing hospitals, will add around 2,200 overnight beds to keep pace with a growing and ageing population. Within hospitals, $1 billion is allocated to improve patient flow and reduce wait times.

Capital, total Capacity Expansion Program now $11 billion over 6 years (glance cites $11.215 billion). BP4 lists a $1 billion 2027-28 capital measure component; the full program profile is held in the Capital Statement (BP3).

New police helicopter bases in Far North Queensland, the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay, plus more flight hours in South East Queensland, give police more 'eyes in the sky' to track vehicles, arrest offenders and find missing people.

General Government operating. Combines Integrated Strategy Addressing Youth Crime in North Queensland ($9.8M over 5 years, with up to $15M held centrally) and Additional POLAIR Flight Hours in SEQ ($8.7M over 10 years). Some interim aerial capability funding is not for publication due to ongoing procurement.

Youth Co-Responder Teams pairing youth workers with police are expanded to more regions to engage and divert high-risk young people, including those on bail or electronic monitoring.

General Government operating, $11.2M over 2 years (Youth Justice component). Part of total $13.6M across agencies and the $1.28B Community Safety Plan.

A new art centre in Coen supports First Nations artists in Cape York, providing a place to create and sell artwork and strengthen culture.

General Government operating, $8.2M over 2 years

Funding helps complete Stage 1 of the Cairns Water Security Program, improving the reliability of water supply for the growing Cairns region.

General Government operating, $87.5M over 3 years held centrally subject to conditions. Total state funding for the program is $195M.

New staff accommodation in rural and remote areas helps attract and retain health workers, improving access to care for country communities.

Capital, $12M in 2024-25

A new Health and Innovation Centre in Cairns expands health services and research capacity for Far North Queensland.

Capital, $60M over 2 years ($8M 2024-25, $52M 2025-26)