Queensland Police Service
Queensland Budget 2026-27 · Crisafulli Government
As at budget day (2026-06-23)
Across budgets
Tracked across 6 budgets (2021-22 to 2026-27).
Key service areas
Budget initiatives
$23 million in 2026-27 to recruit and retain more police officers, including from interstate and overseas.
Funds recruitment campaigns to add more frontline police officers, including from interstate and overseas.
General Government operating, $23M in 2026-27
$96 million over three years for the design and construction of Kirwan Police Complex Stage 2 in Townsville, delivering a new Police Academy, Dog Squad and specialised facilities.
A new Police Academy, Dog Squad and specialised facilities in Townsville to train and support police in North Queensland.
Capital, $96M over 3 years, part of a $100 million total package
A $495.9 million investment in new and upgraded police stations, facilities and police beats across Queensland, including at Logan, Boondall, Edmonton, Hervey Bay and Mount Isa.
New and upgraded police stations and beats in growing communities including Logan, Boondall, Edmonton, Hervey Bay and Mount Isa.
Capital, $495.9M total investment. Year-by-year profile not separately broken out in BP4.
$3.8 million operating and $1.5 million capital to expand police drone and surveillance capability for rapid launch in difficult terrain.
More police drones to support pursuits and emergency and disaster responses in difficult terrain.
$3.8M operating over 3 years plus $1.5M capital over 2 years for drone and surveillance technology
$28 million over five years to deliver Queensland's part of the National Firearms Register.
Strengthens firearms tracking through the National Firearms Register.
$28M over 5 years. Year-by-year profile not separately disclosed in BP4.
$213.4 million capital over five years plus operating funding to improve safety on high-risk sections of state-controlled roads through road safety cameras.
More road safety cameras on high-risk sections of state-controlled roads to reduce crashes.
Capital $213.4M over 5 years plus $100.5M per annum ongoing (delivered via TMR), with associated QPS and Queensland Revenue Office operating components. Net capital profile includes negative early-year reprofiling.
Forward estimates
Year-by-year allocations for 3 measures with published forward profiles.
| Measure | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Recruitment Drive | $23M | — | — | $23.0M |
| Kirwan Police Complex Stage 2 | $20M | $66M | $10M | $96.0M |
| Expansion of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems | $1.2M | $1.4M | $1.3M | $3.8M |
| Total | $44.2M | $67.4M | $11.3M | $122.8M |
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 | |
| Percentage of offences against the person cleared within 30 days — Total personal safety | 54-61% | 48.7% | 54-61% |
| Percentage of offences against property cleared within 30 days — Total offences against property | 28-30% | 30.5% | 28-30% |
| Rate of crime victimisation per 100,000 population — Total personal offences | <1200.0 | 1410 | <1200.0 |
| Rate of crime victimisation per 100,000 population — Total property offences | <4400.0 | 4570 | <4400.0 |
| Percentage of code 1 and code 2 incidents attended within 12 minutes (Triple Zero calls only) | >80% | 76.7% | >80% |
| Proportion of young offenders subject to a diversion who do not reoffend within the following 24 months | >60% | 59.3% | >60% |
| Rate of complaints against police per 100 sworn staff | <9.8 | 12.4 | <9.8 |
| Road fatalities per 100,000 population | 4.28 | 5.91 | 4.28 |
| Cost of police services per person | $670 | $697 | $686 |
| Percentage of state-wide State Emergency Service volunteers that meet minimal operational training requirements | 65% | 78% | 65% |
Source: Service Delivery Statement. Prior target and actual are for 2024-25; target is for 2025-26.
Source document
Service Delivery Statement — Queensland Police Service (PDF)Last updated: 2026-06-24. Factual information from published budget documents.