Executive public service roles capped and back-to-school payments in Qld budget (opens original article in a new tab)

Queensland's LNP government unveils cost-of-living relief measures including back-to-school payments and public transport fare reductions, while projecting rising debt and aiming for a budget surplus by 2029-30.

• Queensland families receive $50 back-to-school payment increase for primary students.
• Government aims to reduce public service senior executive roles to save $54 million over four years.
• Debt projected to rise to $216.47 billion by 2029-30 despite budget surplus plans.
• Public transport fares and water prices frozen for long-term savings.