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Queensland state budget 2023 winners and losers: parents, households prioritised over coal lobby’s campaign

Treasurer Cameron Dick unveils what he says are the most generous electricity rebates of all the states and territories

Queensland coal royalty boom funds $550 energy rebate, free kindergarten and a record surplusFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast

The Queensland government has delivered a budget aimed at tackling cost-of-living pressures after pocketing a $10bn windfall from increased coal royalties.

This year’s budget centres on health, housing and youth crime, with another $89bn slated for infrastructure projects over the next four years.

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