Department of Transport and Main Roads
Queensland Budget 2025-26 · Crisafulli Government
As at budget day (2025-06-10)
Key service areas
Budget initiatives
Permanently implements a flat fare of 50 cents per trip across the South East Queensland public transport network and on contracted regional bus services.
Every bus, train, tram and ferry trip costs just 50 cents in South East Queensland and on contracted regional bus services. The permanent fare cap costs $1.522 billion over five years, with $368.8 million per year ongoing from 2029-30, making daily commuting significantly cheaper for regular public transport users.
Revenue foregone, 2025-26 budget year within 5-year total, plus $368.8M per annum ongoing from 2029-30
Targeted safety improvements to reduce crashes and closures on the Bruce Highway. State contribution of $1.2 billion over 4 years, supplementing existing departmental allocation.
Safer Bruce Highway with fewer deadly crashes and fewer road closures that strand regional communities. The $1.2 billion over four years targets the highest-risk sections of Queensland's most important north-south corridor. The broader Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program totals $41.7 billion.
Capital, state contribution over 4 years from 2025-26. Total program $9B jointly funded with Australian Government. This $1.2B is new state funding only.
Transport connectivity improvements to get Queenslanders home sooner and safer, including road upgrades, new bus services and active transport.
Road improvements and new transport services to reduce congestion and make travel safer across Queensland. The Safer Roads, Better Transport Plan totals $1.070 billion over five years. This includes the $100 million Country Roads Connect program to seal unsealed regional roads that become impassable during wet weather.
Capital and operating, total over 5 years from 2024-25 ($919.3M capital + $148.9M expense)
Sealing unsealed regional roads to provide greater connectivity for rural and regional Queenslanders.
Seals dirt roads in regional Queensland, making them safer and passable year-round instead of closing during wet weather. The $100 million Country Roads Connect program over four years targets roads that isolate communities during rain events.
General Government operating, over 4 years from 2024-25
Expansion of the camera-detected offence program including fixed, mobile and point-to-point cameras across Queensland.
More speed cameras and red-light cameras to deter dangerous driving and reduce road deaths. The Camera Detected Offence Program receives $347.3 million over five years for new camera infrastructure, road safety improvements at high-accident locations, and education programs.
Capital, total over 4 years from 2025-26
Planning and delivery of faster rail services between Logan and the Gold Coast to support growing communities and the 2032 Olympics.
Faster and more frequent train services to and from the Gold Coast, cutting travel times for commuters and visitors. The $5.75 billion Faster Rail project is jointly funded with the Commonwealth and will provide a lasting legacy beyond the 2032 Games.
Capital, total program cost (year profile held centrally as Transport planned investments, not separately disclosed in BP4)
Heavy rail from Beerwah to Birtinya with high-frequency metro-style services from Birtinya through Maroochydore to Sunshine Coast Airport.
For the first time, the Sunshine Coast will get a proper rail connection through to Maroochydore and the new Sunshine Coast Airport. The $5.5 billion Wave project delivers seamless public transport from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast, serving commuters and travellers long after the 2032 Games.
Capital, total program cost (year profile held centrally as Transport planned investments)
New bus services including permanent Gold Coast On Demand Transport, a new Gold CityGlider connecting Portside Hamilton to Woolloongabba, Bribie Island on-demand trial, and Far North Queensland micro public transport trial.
New bus routes and on-demand transport services connecting communities that currently lack reliable public transport options. This expands the public transport network into growing suburbs and underserved areas.
General Government operating, over 4 years from 2025-26 plus $11.6M per annum ongoing
Establishment of a new Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority to provide local input into waterway management and better community engagement.
A new local authority to manage Sunshine Coast waterways, giving the community more say over water quality, flood management and environmental protection. The Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority will have dedicated responsibility for the region's rivers, creeks and coastal waters.
General Government operating, total over 3 years from 2025-26
Forward estimates
Year-by-year allocations for 6 measures with published forward profiles.
| Measure | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent 50-Cent Fares | $135.2M | $321.7M | $340.5M | $355.2M | $368.8M | $1.52B |
| Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program | — | $50.0M | $150.0M | $400.0M | $600.0M | $1.20B |
| Country Roads Connect | $10.0M | $30.0M | $30.0M | $30.0M | — | $100.0M |
| Camera Detected Offence Program | — | $34.0M | $67.0M | $87.8M | $87.8M | $276.6M |
| New Bus Services and On-Demand Transport | — | $3.5M | $7.4M | $5.0M | $10.5M | $26.5M |
| Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority | — | $11.6M | $11.9M | $12.2M | — | $35.6M |
| Total | $145.2M | $450.8M | $606.9M | $890.1M | $1.07B | $3.16B |
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 | |
| Administrative cost of delivering QTRIP per $1,000 of QTRIP published budget | <$10 | $9.26 | <$10 |
| SEQ road network efficiency — Average travel time (minutes) per 10km — AM peak | 9.5 mins | 9.8 mins | 9.5 mins |
| SEQ road network efficiency — Average travel time (minutes) per 10km — Off peak | 9.2 mins | 9.5 mins | 9.2 mins |
| SEQ road network efficiency — Average travel time (minutes) per 10km — PM peak | 10.0 mins | 10.9 mins | 10.0 mins |
| SEQ road network reliability — Percentage of the road network with reliable travel times — AM peak | 86% | 84% | 86% |
| SEQ road network reliability — Off peak | 90% | 88% | 90% |
| SEQ road network reliability — PM peak | 79% | 78% | 79% |
| SEQ road network productivity — Percentage of the road network with good productivity — AM peak | 75% | 73% | 75% |
| SEQ road network productivity — Off peak | 75% | 73% | 75% |
| SEQ road network productivity — PM peak | 71% | 67% | 71% |
| SEQ arterial intersection performance — Percentage of intersections congested less than 20 minutes per hour — AM peak | 87% | 85% | 87% |
| SEQ arterial intersection performance — Off peak | 91% | 87% | 91% |
| SEQ arterial intersection performance — PM peak | 81% | 79% | 81% |
| Average cost per 100 vehicle kilometres travelled to operate state-controlled roads | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.10 |
| Number of fatal crashes on state-controlled roads per 100 million vehicle kilometres travelled where the road condition was likely to be a contributing factor | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Administrative cost of delivering QTRIP per $1,000 of the QTRIP published budget (Infrastructure Delivery) | <$51 | $16.01 | <$51 |
| Fatalities per 100,000 population on state-controlled roads | 2.59 | 2.79 | 2.59 |
| Road fatalities per 100,000 population | 4.28 | 4.92 | 4.28 |
| Hospitalised road casualties per 100,000 population | 110 | 151.90 | 110 |
| Marine fatalities per 100,000 registered vessels regulated in Queensland | 4.70 | 4.10 | 4.70 |
| Percentage of vessel movements without serious incidents — Pilotage areas | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Percentage of vessel movements without serious incidents — ReefVTS area | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Direct operational cost of Vessel Traffic Services per monitored vessel movement | $638 | $633 | $685 |
| Customer experience ratings of public transport service — SEQ bus | ≥3.5 | 4.0 | ≥3.5 |
| Customer experience ratings of public transport service — SEQ rail | ≥3.5 | 4.1 | ≥3.5 |
| Customer experience ratings of public transport service — SEQ ferry | ≥3.5 | 4.5 | ≥3.5 |
| Customer experience ratings of public transport service — SEQ tram | ≥3.5 | 4.4 | ≥3.5 |
| Customer experience ratings of public transport service — Regional urban bus | ≥3.5 | 4.2 | ≥3.5 |
| Customer service complaints in SEQ per 10,000 public transport trips | <3.0 | 2.15 | <3.0 |
| Average cost per customer interaction — Translink Contact Centre | $8.34 | $8.34 | $9.71 |
| Patronage on government contracted services — South East Queensland (millions) | 174.93 | 193.38 | 203.80 |
| On-time running: Combined Peaks Citytrain Services | 95.0% | 95.0% | 95.0% |
| Reliability: 24/7 Citytrain Services | 99.5% | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| Cost per passenger trip to administer statewide government contracted passenger transport services | $19.71 | $20.53 | $20.09 |
Source: Service Delivery Statement. Prior target and actual are for 2024-25; target is for 2025-26.
Source document
Service Delivery Statement — Department of Transport and Main Roads (PDF)Last updated: 2026-05-26. Factual information from published budget documents.