Media Statements

The Queensland Government’s 2022-23 Budget will inject $115.6 million over the next four years to accelerate the growth, development and distribution of First Nations arts, boost the creative workforce, and enhance the delivery of local arts experiences that drive social and economic outcomes in Queensland communities.

Queenslanders will be able to access more services and supports at their local neighbourhood and community centres, with the state’s network of 127 government-funded centres to receive the single biggest funding increase as part of record funding in the 2022-23 State Budget.

The Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to skills and training remains a priority with more than $1.2 billion invested to continue delivering high quality training and creating exciting career pathways for Queenslanders.

Almost $80 million will be invested in growing and transforming Queensland’s resources sector along with making the state’s lands and waters more productive as part of the 2022-23 State Budget.

The Palaszczuk Government has delivered a $608 million investment in Queensland’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries to maintain the sector’s place as a major employer and world leader.

More than $408.5 million will be invested in tourism, innovation and sport in the Palaszczuk Government’s 2022-23 Budget to deliver good jobs and protect our lifestyle for post-pandemic recovery on Queensland’s runway to Brisbane 2032.

Communities across Queensland are set to benefit from the Palaszczuk Government’s 2022-23 Budget, with more than $510 million announced for water infrastructure and planning to drive jobs and better services.

The Palaszczuk Labor Government is bolstering the ability of Queensland manufacturers to create more good jobs and better services by investing $50 million to continue two major grants programs that focus on building skill and capability.

The Palaszczuk Government delivered record support to small businesses during the pandemic and those programs have been so successful that a new $39.1 million investment will be locked in for the next four years and beyond to supercharge success for the small business community as it moves from recovery into a strong growth period.

The Palaszczuk Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reliable and affordable energy supply with the 2022-23 State Budget delivering more than $2 billion in large-scale storage, renewable energy projects and generation and transmission investment.

The Palaszczuk Government will boost community safety and regional employment opportunities with a record $1.17 billion 2022-23 Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) operating budget – a 7.7 per cent increase over the previous financial year.

The Palaszczuk Government is investing $1.57 billion in 2022-23 to ensure Queenslanders have access to justice and towards initiatives to keep women and families safe from violence.