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Treasurer unveils cost-of-living relief, aims to reduce debt in Qld budget

ABC Australia · Jun 23, 2026, 4:01 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • David Janetzki has claimed the budget delivers the "largest ongoing cost of living relief package" in the state's history.
  • The Queensland government has handed down its second budget, which includes expansions of the back-to-school boost, and a cap on the number of senior public service personnel.
  • In his speech to state parliament, Treasurer David Janetzki claimed his budget delivered the "largest ongoing cost of living relief package" in the state's history.

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David Janetzki has claimed the budget delivers the "largest ongoing cost of living relief package" in the state's history. (ABC News: Lucas Hill)

The Queensland government has handed down its second budget, which includes expansions of the back-to-school boost, and a cap on the number of senior public service personnel.

In his speech to state parliament, Treasurer David Janetzki claimed his budget delivered the "largest ongoing cost of living relief package" in the state's history.

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