Winners and losers in the Queensland budget (opens original article in a new tab)

Queensland's new budget prioritizes long-term stability over immediate financial benefits, projecting a $6.2 billion deficit for 2026-27 and ongoing deficits until 2030 when a $619 million surplus is expected.

• Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki announced a budget focusing on long-term certainty over immediate financial incentives
• The budget forecasts a $6.2 billion operating deficit for 2026-27 with ongoing deficits until a $619 million surplus is achieved in 2030