Darling Downs

Three new hospitals at Toowoomba, Coomera and Bundaberg, plus expansions at ten existing hospitals, delivering more than 2,600 new beds across Queensland. The $18.526 billion Hospital Rescue Plan responds to growing demand from Queensland's increasing and ageing population. It also includes 186 public beds at Mater Hospital Springfield with an emergency department and intensive care unit.

Capital, total program cost. Year profile not separately disclosed in BP4 (amounts held centrally).

Free or cheaper hospital car parking so patients and visitors are not financially penalised when accessing care. The Hospital Car Parking Program receives $1.338 billion over four years to provide safe and affordable parking for patients, carers, visitors and hospital staff at new and existing hospitals across the state.

Capital, total over 4 years from 2025-26

Addresses maintenance backlogs in hospitals so facilities remain safe and functional. The $2.647 billion over five years (plus $200 million per year ongoing) funds maintenance, replacement and refurbishment of Queensland Health's existing assets. This responds to findings in the Queensland Audit Office Health 2024 report and the Sangster Review.

Capital, over 5 years from 2024-25 plus $200M per annum ongoing

Programs to support young people after they leave detention, providing 12 months of post-release rehabilitation. The $225 million Staying on Track program over five years ($50 million per year ongoing) aims to break the cycle of reoffending by maintaining support after a young person leaves custody.

General Government operating, $50M per annum over 5 years from 2024-25 plus $50M per annum ongoing from 2029-30

Police helicopters serving Cairns, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay for aerial law enforcement and emergency response. The $57.2 million over four years extends POLAIR capability in Cairns for nine years and the Sunshine Coast (with expansion to Moreton Bay) for three years.

General Government operating, $57.2M over 4 years within forward estimates ($101.3M over 9 years total)

New sporting venues for the 2032 Olympics including a new 63,000-seat stadium at Victoria Park, a National Aquatic Centre in Spring Hill, and upgraded facilities across Queensland. The $7.1 billion venues program over seven years is jointly funded with a $3.4 billion Commonwealth contribution. Initial construction of $831.9 million covers Sunshine Coast Stadium, Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre, Barlow Park Stadium and Logan Indoor Sports Centre.

Capital and operating, total Games Venue Program over 7 years to 2031-32. Includes $3.4B Australian Government contribution.

Local sporting clubs across Queensland get upgraded facilities like lighting, changerooms and playing surfaces. The $250 million Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program funds upgrades across more than 130 clubs and schools, from the $42 million Stage 1 Rockhampton Sports Precinct to smaller grants for cricket clubs, surf lifesaving clubs and netball associations.

General Government operating, 2025-26 budget year within total program. The $250M total includes expense ($225.8M) and capital components spread across multiple departments. The yearProfile covers only the primary expense allocation ($176.3M across 5 years); the remaining $73.7M comprises capital and cross-departmental components not separately profiled in BP4.

Supports local manufacturing jobs and ensures Queensland can make more of what it needs domestically. The $79.1 million Transforming Queensland Manufacturing program over three years includes $10 million for two new manufacturing hubs in Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast.

General Government operating, total over 3 years