Qld to rely on coal royalties, stamp duty to return to surplus (opens original article in a new tab)

Queensland's budget is projected to return to surplus by 2030 through coal royalties and stamp duty recovery, but rising debt from public service costs threatens its credit rating.

• Queensland budget forecast to return to surplus by 2030 due to coal royalties and stamp duty recovery
• Rising debt from public service costs threatens state's credit rating
• Public service costs and Olympics infrastructure pipeline contribute to financial challenges
• Treasurer acknowledges risk of credit rating downgrade