In a welcome move for many Australians, the Queensland government has announced further cost-of-living relief measures.

This comes from a smaller deficit in the state's mid-year budget, which is set to provide some financial respite to Queenslanders grappling with rising living costs.

Treasurer Cameron Dick announced a forecasted net operating deficit of $138 million for 2023/24, marking a significant $2.04 billion improvement on the deficit projected in the budget.

Coal royalties, expected to generate $9.4 billion in revenue, are seen to be behind the smaller budget gap. There is a substantial increase of $3.8 billion from initial projections in industry revenue, according to the state treasury.

A small deficit in the state budget is expected to benefit many Queenslanders in the long run. Image Credit: Pixabay

'The strength of our balance sheet enables us to deliver more cost-of-living relief for Queenslanders,' Dick said.

'The number one priority of the government is to make sure we deliver as much cost-of-living relief to Queensland families and businesses as we can afford.'

Starting January 1, public transport fees will be frozen for a year, saving commuters significant amounts.

For instance, a commuter travelling from the Gold Coast to Brisbane could save over $210 annually on public transport costs, according to government estimates.

But the relief doesn't stop there. From July 1, 2024, registration fees for motor vehicles will also be frozen, sparing motorists from the usual annual fee increase.

To put this into perspective, last year, the total cost of registering a four-cylinder vehicle went up $20 from $773 to $793.

Queenslanders will save hundreds with a year-long public transport fee freeze, according to state estimates. Image Credit: Pixabay

Additional cost-of-living relief measures include free kindergarten for families from 2024 and a doubling of the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 until mid-2025.

Furthermore, all Queensland households received $550 electricity rebates this year, with vulnerable families receiving $700.

'These changes are not as big as the electricity bill rate rebates, but every dollar you don't have to spend at a time like this is very important,' Dick added.

While Queenslanders can look forward to these support measures, the same cannot be said for all Australians battling rising costs.

The federal budget is on track for a much smaller deficit of $1.1 billion this year, an improvement of $12.8 billion compared to the May budget.

Despite no additional cost-of-living relief added in the update, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers noted that the government's targeted cost-of-living relief measures were still being rolled out.

This includes targeted energy bill subsidies, cheaper medicines, cheaper child care, and increased Commonwealth Rent Assistance.

Key Takeaways

• The Queensland government will implement further cost-of-living relief next year due to a smaller deficit in the 2023-24 budget.
• Public transport and motor vehicle registration fees will be frozen for 12 months from January 1 and from July 1, 2024, respectively.
• The budget revealed a small net operating deficit of $138 million for 2023/24, a $2.04 billion improvement on the forecasted deficit.
• Other cost-of-living relief measures include free kindergarten from 2024, doubling the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 until mid-2025 and a $550 electricity rebate for all Queensland households.

What are your thoughts on these cost-of-living relief measures? Do you think they go far enough? For those in other areas of Australia, do you have similar measures? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

 

[Luckyus]

Or perhaps the writer is English. In England that party is spelt LABOUR. I still sometimes forget, and I've been here sixty years!

It used to be spelt correctly until a few years ago, until some bright spark bastard dropped the u from the spelling, thus changing the party of the working man forever. The only two things the party has bought in as significance was Medicare and the con Superannuation. Both of them are under attack by the very government that started them and in the case of super being under attack by big business trying get their claws in the app three trillion in funds, if that is allowed that will be funds you will never see again.

 

[Ezzy]

Here in the WEST the best we get is free Public Transport for one month from Christmas Eve to February 28th. Free that is if you use your SMART RIDER CARD. If you don't have one a SMART RIDER CARD can be bought for $20 & will have a $10 credit on it. Just under 1/2 of our Metropolitan Railway line to the South of Perth has been closed & will stay closed for 18 months for updates & extension of the current line, forcing people to use special buses to travel the same journey & all the State Govt can offer is free Public Transport for one month. This isn't exactly something every householder needs or wants because they have no use for it.

 

[Sandie1952]

In a welcome move for many Australians, the Queensland government has announced further cost-of-living relief measures.

This comes from a smaller deficit in the state's mid-year budget, which is set to provide some financial respite to Queenslanders grappling with rising living costs.

Treasurer Cameron Dick announced a forecasted net operating deficit of $138 million for 2023/24, marking a significant $2.04 billion improvement on the deficit projected in the budget.

Coal royalties, expected to generate $9.4 billion in revenue, are seen to be behind the smaller budget gap. There is a substantial increase of $3.8 billion from initial projections in industry revenue, according to the state treasury.

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A small deficit in the state budget is expected to benefit many Queenslanders in the long run. Image Credit: Pixabay

'The strength of our balance sheet enables us to deliver more cost-of-living relief for Queenslanders,' Dick said.

'The number one priority of the government is to make sure we deliver as much cost-of-living relief to Queensland families and businesses as we can afford.'

Starting January 1, public transport fees will be frozen for a year, saving commuters significant amounts.

For instance, a commuter travelling from the Gold Coast to Brisbane could save over $210 annually on public transport costs, according to government estimates.

But the relief doesn't stop there. From July 1, 2024, registration fees for motor vehicles will also be frozen, sparing motorists from the usual annual fee increase.

To put this into perspective, last year, the total cost of registering a four-cylinder vehicle went up $20 from $773 to $793.

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Queenslanders will save hundreds with a year-long public transport fee freeze, according to state estimates. Image Credit: Pixabay

Additional cost-of-living relief measures include free kindergarten for families from 2024 and a doubling of the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 until mid-2025.

Furthermore, all Queensland households received $550 electricity rebates this year, with vulnerable families receiving $700.

'These changes are not as big as the electricity bill rate rebates, but every dollar you don't have to spend at a time like this is very important,' Dick added.

While Queenslanders can look forward to these support measures, the same cannot be said for all Australians battling rising costs.

The federal budget is on track for a much smaller deficit of $1.1 billion this year, an improvement of $12.8 billion compared to the May budget.

Despite no additional cost-of-living relief added in the update, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers noted that the government's targeted cost-of-living relief measures were still being rolled out.

This includes targeted energy bill subsidies, cheaper medicines, cheaper child care, and increased Commonwealth Rent Assistance.

Key Takeaways

• The Queensland government will implement further cost-of-living relief next year due to a smaller deficit in the 2023-24 budget.
• Public transport and motor vehicle registration fees will be frozen for 12 months from January 1 and from July 1, 2024, respectively.
• The budget revealed a small net operating deficit of $138 million for 2023/24, a $2.04 billion improvement on the forecasted deficit.
• Other cost-of-living relief measures include free kindergarten from 2024, doubling the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 until mid-2025 and a $550 electricity rebate for all Queensland households.

What are your thoughts on these cost-of-living relief measures? Do you think they go far enough? For those in other areas of Australia, do you have similar measures? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

Great to see when there’s a surplus people in need benefit now to just get the banks and other big companies like Woollies and Coles on board …wishful thinking

 

[blondie17]

What about WA pensioners.

 

[VK2LEE]

In a welcome move for many Australians, the Queensland government has announced further cost-of-living relief measures.

This comes from a smaller deficit in the state's mid-year budget, which is set to provide some financial respite to Queenslanders grappling with rising living costs.

Treasurer Cameron Dick announced a forecasted net operating deficit of $138 million for 2023/24, marking a significant $2.04 billion improvement on the deficit projected in the budget.

Coal royalties, expected to generate $9.4 billion in revenue, are seen to be behind the smaller budget gap. There is a substantial increase of $3.8 billion from initial projections in industry revenue, according to the state treasury.

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A small deficit in the state budget is expected to benefit many Queenslanders in the long run. Image Credit: Pixabay

'The strength of our balance sheet enables us to deliver more cost-of-living relief for Queenslanders,' Dick said.

'The number one priority of the government is to make sure we deliver as much cost-of-living relief to Queensland families and businesses as we can afford.'

Starting January 1, public transport fees will be frozen for a year, saving commuters significant amounts.

For instance, a commuter travelling from the Gold Coast to Brisbane could save over $210 annually on public transport costs, according to government estimates.

But the relief doesn't stop there. From July 1, 2024, registration fees for motor vehicles will also be frozen, sparing motorists from the usual annual fee increase.

To put this into perspective, last year, the total cost of registering a four-cylinder vehicle went up $20 from $773 to $793.

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Queenslanders will save hundreds with a year-long public transport fee freeze, according to state estimates. Image Credit: Pixabay

Additional cost-of-living relief measures include free kindergarten for families from 2024 and a doubling of the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 until mid-2025.

Furthermore, all Queensland households received $550 electricity rebates this year, with vulnerable families receiving $700.

'These changes are not as big as the electricity bill rate rebates, but every dollar you don't have to spend at a time like this is very important,' Dick added.

While Queenslanders can look forward to these support measures, the same cannot be said for all Australians battling rising costs.

The federal budget is on track for a much smaller deficit of $1.1 billion this year, an improvement of $12.8 billion compared to the May budget.

Despite no additional cost-of-living relief added in the update, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers noted that the government's targeted cost-of-living relief measures were still being rolled out.

This includes targeted energy bill subsidies, cheaper medicines, cheaper child care, and increased Commonwealth Rent Assistance.

Key Takeaways

• The Queensland government will implement further cost-of-living relief next year due to a smaller deficit in the 2023-24 budget.
• Public transport and motor vehicle registration fees will be frozen for 12 months from January 1 and from July 1, 2024, respectively.
• The budget revealed a small net operating deficit of $138 million for 2023/24, a $2.04 billion improvement on the forecasted deficit.
• Other cost-of-living relief measures include free kindergarten from 2024, doubling the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 until mid-2025 and a $550 electricity rebate for all Queensland households.

What are your thoughts on these cost-of-living relief measures? Do you think they go far enough? For those in other areas of Australia, do you have similar measures? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

For a 75 year old Pensioner - Nothing gained there - in Country New South Wales - WE NEED LOWER ELCTRICITY PRICES, even with 10KW of Solar Panels , plus a discount on FUEL - Is Needed - We need to drive to Service NSW located 30 klms away.. plus all Medical Specialists are over 100 klms away . Virtual all good shops are over 70 klms away... plus the cost of Living is Going Up as everyone knows. Bugbuyer 68autobug

 

[Luckyus]

In a welcome move for many Australians, the Queensland government has announced further cost-of-living relief measures.

This comes from a smaller deficit in the state's mid-year budget, which is set to provide some financial respite to Queenslanders grappling with rising living costs.

Treasurer Cameron Dick announced a forecasted net operating deficit of $138 million for 2023/24, marking a significant $2.04 billion improvement on the deficit projected in the budget.

Coal royalties, expected to generate $9.4 billion in revenue, are seen to be behind the smaller budget gap. There is a substantial increase of $3.8 billion from initial projections in industry revenue, according to the state treasury.

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A small deficit in the state budget is expected to benefit many Queenslanders in the long run. Image Credit: Pixabay

'The strength of our balance sheet enables us to deliver more cost-of-living relief for Queenslanders,' Dick said.

'The number one priority of the government is to make sure we deliver as much cost-of-living relief to Queensland families and businesses as we can afford.'

Starting January 1, public transport fees will be frozen for a year, saving commuters significant amounts.

For instance, a commuter travelling from the Gold Coast to Brisbane could save over $210 annually on public transport costs, according to government estimates.

But the relief doesn't stop there. From July 1, 2024, registration fees for motor vehicles will also be frozen, sparing motorists from the usual annual fee increase.

To put this into perspective, last year, the total cost of registering a four-cylinder vehicle went up $20 from $773 to $793.

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Queenslanders will save hundreds with a year-long public transport fee freeze, according to state estimates. Image Credit: Pixabay

Additional cost-of-living relief measures include free kindergarten for families from 2024 and a doubling of the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 until mid-2025.

Furthermore, all Queensland households received $550 electricity rebates this year, with vulnerable families receiving $700.

'These changes are not as big as the electricity bill rate rebates, but every dollar you don't have to spend at a time like this is very important,' Dick added.

While Queenslanders can look forward to these support measures, the same cannot be said for all Australians battling rising costs.

The federal budget is on track for a much smaller deficit of $1.1 billion this year, an improvement of $12.8 billion compared to the May budget.

Despite no additional cost-of-living relief added in the update, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers noted that the government's targeted cost-of-living relief measures were still being rolled out.

This includes targeted energy bill subsidies, cheaper medicines, cheaper child care, and increased Commonwealth Rent Assistance.

Key Takeaways

• The Queensland government will implement further cost-of-living relief next year due to a smaller deficit in the 2023-24 budget.
• Public transport and motor vehicle registration fees will be frozen for 12 months from January 1 and from July 1, 2024, respectively.
• The budget revealed a small net operating deficit of $138 million for 2023/24, a $2.04 billion improvement on the forecasted deficit.
• Other cost-of-living relief measures include free kindergarten from 2024, doubling the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 until mid-2025 and a $550 electricity rebate for all Queensland households.

What are your thoughts on these cost-of-living relief measures? Do you think they go far enough? For those in other areas of Australia, do you have similar measures? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

When writing the headlines regarding any to the populace, Is it possible for it to be included in the headline that the article is only of benefit to the inhabitants of a particular state, instead of the implication that it is nationwide?.

 

[Annna]

With the qld comments its just smoke and mirrors and is in line with the qld premier's shock resignation this week. They are hoping that by introducing these things that it may sway the qld voters in October next year. The public transport system is under used due to the unreliability of services and the costs involved. These things were already on the LNP agenda as well as reduction of drivers licence fees for seniors. On a percentage basis very few seniors let alone the general populous would benefit.

As for Chalmers the same applies. With the announcement of increases in passports this week and Australia Post increasing costs and reducing delivery services, it's the vulnerable and age that suffers.

The biggest con is the banks. Closing hundreds of branches each year increasing charges and record profits and claiming that us what the customers want. Forcing people to go electronic and then coming up with the audacious statement of charging people who use cash. What tha!

Spot on with banks' tactics.

They have and still are forcing customers online and out of branches to construct the stats that they need to justify the branches/services reductions.

 

[Trina G]

Or perhaps the writer is English. In England that party is spelt LABOUR. I still sometimes forget, and I've been here sixty years!

Really who cares!

 

[Dolphins]

Cost of living relief for Queenslanders! AWESOME - single mothers get $170 increase per fortnight! also AWESOME - BUT the $250 Regional travel card has been abolished!! This means many age pensioners who rely on that money to fill up their car & go for a short holiday, even if it only be in the next state, UNFORTUNATELY will be staying put!! In the year 2023, this situation is ludicrous!! PLEASE reinstate the Regional Travel Card!

 

[Babybird]

In a welcome move for many Australians, the Queensland government has announced further cost-of-living relief measures.

This comes from a smaller deficit in the state's mid-year budget, which is set to provide some financial respite to Queenslanders grappling with rising living costs.

Treasurer Cameron Dick announced a forecasted net operating deficit of $138 million for 2023/24, marking a significant $2.04 billion improvement on the deficit projected in the budget.

Coal royalties, expected to generate $9.4 billion in revenue, are seen to be behind the smaller budget gap. There is a substantial increase of $3.8 billion from initial projections in industry revenue, according to the state treasury.

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A small deficit in the state budget is expected to benefit many Queenslanders in the long run. Image Credit: Pixabay

'The strength of our balance sheet enables us to deliver more cost-of-living relief for Queenslanders,' Dick said.

'The number one priority of the government is to make sure we deliver as much cost-of-living relief to Queensland families and businesses as we can afford.'

Starting January 1, public transport fees will be frozen for a year, saving commuters significant amounts.

For instance, a commuter travelling from the Gold Coast to Brisbane could save over $210 annually on public transport costs, according to government estimates.

But the relief doesn't stop there. From July 1, 2024, registration fees for motor vehicles will also be frozen, sparing motorists from the usual annual fee increase.

To put this into perspective, last year, the total cost of registering a four-cylinder vehicle went up $20 from $773 to $793.

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Queenslanders will save hundreds with a year-long public transport fee freeze, according to state estimates. Image Credit: Pixabay

Additional cost-of-living relief measures include free kindergarten for families from 2024 and a doubling of the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 until mid-2025.

Furthermore, all Queensland households received $550 electricity rebates this year, with vulnerable families receiving $700.

'These changes are not as big as the electricity bill rate rebates, but every dollar you don't have to spend at a time like this is very important,' Dick added.

While Queenslanders can look forward to these support measures, the same cannot be said for all Australians battling rising costs.

The federal budget is on track for a much smaller deficit of $1.1 billion this year, an improvement of $12.8 billion compared to the May budget.

Despite no additional cost-of-living relief added in the update, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers noted that the government's targeted cost-of-living relief measures were still being rolled out.

This includes targeted energy bill subsidies, cheaper medicines, cheaper child care, and increased Commonwealth Rent Assistance.

Key Takeaways

• The Queensland government will implement further cost-of-living relief next year due to a smaller deficit in the 2023-24 budget.
• Public transport and motor vehicle registration fees will be frozen for 12 months from January 1 and from July 1, 2024, respectively.
• The budget revealed a small net operating deficit of $138 million for 2023/24, a $2.04 billion improvement on the forecasted deficit.
• Other cost-of-living relief measures include free kindergarten from 2024, doubling the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 until mid-2025 and a $550 electricity rebate for all Queensland households.

What are your thoughts on these cost-of-living relief measures? Do you think they go far enough? For those in other areas of Australia, do you have similar measures? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

These are crucial numbers to contact for more info.also a special phone number for seniors

 

[wattorjw]

In a welcome move for many Australians, the Queensland government has announced further cost-of-living relief measures.

This comes from a smaller deficit in the state's mid-year budget, which is set to provide some financial respite to Queenslanders grappling with rising living costs.

Treasurer Cameron Dick announced a forecasted net operating deficit of $138 million for 2023/24, marking a significant $2.04 billion improvement on the deficit projected in the budget.

Coal royalties, expected to generate $9.4 billion in revenue, are seen to be behind the smaller budget gap. There is a substantial increase of $3.8 billion from initial projections in industry revenue, according to the state treasury.

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A small deficit in the state budget is expected to benefit many Queenslanders in the long run. Image Credit: Pixabay

'The strength of our balance sheet enables us to deliver more cost-of-living relief for Queenslanders,' Dick said.

'The number one priority of the government is to make sure we deliver as much cost-of-living relief to Queensland families and businesses as we can afford.'

Starting January 1, public transport fees will be frozen for a year, saving commuters significant amounts.

For instance, a commuter travelling from the Gold Coast to Brisbane could save over $210 annually on public transport costs, according to government estimates.

But the relief doesn't stop there. From July 1, 2024, registration fees for motor vehicles will also be frozen, sparing motorists from the usual annual fee increase.

To put this into perspective, last year, the total cost of registering a four-cylinder vehicle went up $20 from $773 to $793.

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Queenslanders will save hundreds with a year-long public transport fee freeze, according to state estimates. Image Credit: Pixabay

Additional cost-of-living relief measures include free kindergarten for families from 2024 and a doubling of the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 until mid-2025.

Furthermore, all Queensland households received $550 electricity rebates this year, with vulnerable families receiving $700.

'These changes are not as big as the electricity bill rate rebates, but every dollar you don't have to spend at a time like this is very important,' Dick added.

While Queenslanders can look forward to these support measures, the same cannot be said for all Australians battling rising costs.

The federal budget is on track for a much smaller deficit of $1.1 billion this year, an improvement of $12.8 billion compared to the May budget.

Despite no additional cost-of-living relief added in the update, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers noted that the government's targeted cost-of-living relief measures were still being rolled out.

This includes targeted energy bill subsidies, cheaper medicines, cheaper child care, and increased Commonwealth Rent Assistance.

Key Takeaways

• The Queensland government will implement further cost-of-living relief next year due to a smaller deficit in the 2023-24 budget.
• Public transport and motor vehicle registration fees will be frozen for 12 months from January 1 and from July 1, 2024, respectively.
• The budget revealed a small net operating deficit of $138 million for 2023/24, a $2.04 billion improvement on the forecasted deficit.
• Other cost-of-living relief measures include free kindergarten from 2024, doubling the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 until mid-2025 and a $550 electricity rebate for all Queensland households.

What are your thoughts on these cost-of-living relief measures? Do you think they go far enough? For those in other areas of Australia, do you have similar measures? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

Sounds like vote buying to me with a election in queensland coming up soon labor are on the nose and the last premier was told to go by her union bosses they were heading for a big defeat under her leadership and this new premier will still be told what to do by their union masters

 

[Brody]

In a welcome move for many Australians, the Queensland government has announced further cost-of-living relief measures.

This comes from a smaller deficit in the state's mid-year budget, which is set to provide some financial respite to Queenslanders grappling with rising living costs.

Treasurer Cameron Dick announced a forecasted net operating deficit of $138 million for 2023/24, marking a significant $2.04 billion improvement on the deficit projected in the budget.

Coal royalties, expected to generate $9.4 billion in revenue, are seen to be behind the smaller budget gap. There is a substantial increase of $3.8 billion from initial projections in industry revenue, according to the state treasury.

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A small deficit in the state budget is expected to benefit many Queenslanders in the long run. Image Credit: Pixabay

'The strength of our balance sheet enables us to deliver more cost-of-living relief for Queenslanders,' Dick said.

'The number one priority of the government is to make sure we deliver as much cost-of-living relief to Queensland families and businesses as we can afford.'

Starting January 1, public transport fees will be frozen for a year, saving commuters significant amounts.

For instance, a commuter travelling from the Gold Coast to Brisbane could save over $210 annually on public transport costs, according to government estimates.

But the relief doesn't stop there. From July 1, 2024, registration fees for motor vehicles will also be frozen, sparing motorists from the usual annual fee increase.

To put this into perspective, last year, the total cost of registering a four-cylinder vehicle went up $20 from $773 to $793.

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Queenslanders will save hundreds with a year-long public transport fee freeze, according to state estimates. Image Credit: Pixabay

Additional cost-of-living relief measures include free kindergarten for families from 2024 and a doubling of the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 until mid-2025.

Furthermore, all Queensland households received $550 electricity rebates this year, with vulnerable families receiving $700.

'These changes are not as big as the electricity bill rate rebates, but every dollar you don't have to spend at a time like this is very important,' Dick added.

While Queenslanders can look forward to these support measures, the same cannot be said for all Australians battling rising costs.

The federal budget is on track for a much smaller deficit of $1.1 billion this year, an improvement of $12.8 billion compared to the May budget.

Despite no additional cost-of-living relief added in the update, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers noted that the government's targeted cost-of-living relief measures were still being rolled out.

This includes targeted energy bill subsidies, cheaper medicines, cheaper child care, and increased Commonwealth Rent Assistance.

Key Takeaways

• The Queensland government will implement further cost-of-living relief next year due to a smaller deficit in the 2023-24 budget.
• Public transport and motor vehicle registration fees will be frozen for 12 months from January 1 and from July 1, 2024, respectively.
• The budget revealed a small net operating deficit of $138 million for 2023/24, a $2.04 billion improvement on the forecasted deficit.
• Other cost-of-living relief measures include free kindergarten from 2024, doubling the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 until mid-2025 and a $550 electricity rebate for all Queensland households.

What are your thoughts on these cost-of-living relief measures? Do you think they go far enough? For those in other areas of Australia, do you have similar measures? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

What about us ? Good onya. It is nice that they will get some relief, but what
about the other States particularly NSW
We have the most people, I hope we are
all given a bit of a leg up too

 

[GreyWolf_Rod]

what a year 2023,
Albanese raises pension age, have to continue physical work & pain.
Then I received in October in my mail box a flyer advising of the gov electric rebate for $550.
I moved & connected electricity in September, but I am not entitled to cost of living rebates off electricity account for the next 3 quarters, because I had to have the account in July.
I’ve rang electricity supplier, the gov section, and the ombudsman.
Applied for health care card back in September, still have not received that.
Can’t claim a discount off bill without it.
I give up on government assistance.

The longer the application is drawn out, the less their ANNOUNCEMENT costs

 

[Nichola]

Really who cares!

Quite.

 

[willywop]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA GIVES SWEET F/A TO ANYONE INCLUDING PENSIONERS TIPICAL LABOR GOVERNMENT

 

[Royal Watcher]

In a welcome move for many Australians, the Queensland government has announced further cost-of-living relief measures.

This comes from a smaller deficit in the state's mid-year budget, which is set to provide some financial respite to Queenslanders grappling with rising living costs.

Treasurer Cameron Dick announced a forecasted net operating deficit of $138 million for 2023/24, marking a significant $2.04 billion improvement on the deficit projected in the budget.

Coal royalties, expected to generate $9.4 billion in revenue, are seen to be behind the smaller budget gap. There is a substantial increase of $3.8 billion from initial projections in industry revenue, according to the state treasury.

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A small deficit in the state budget is expected to benefit many Queenslanders in the long run. Image Credit: Pixabay

'The strength of our balance sheet enables us to deliver more cost-of-living relief for Queenslanders,' Dick said.

'The number one priority of the government is to make sure we deliver as much cost-of-living relief to Queensland families and businesses as we can afford.'

Starting January 1, public transport fees will be frozen for a year, saving commuters significant amounts.

For instance, a commuter travelling from the Gold Coast to Brisbane could save over $210 annually on public transport costs, according to government estimates.

But the relief doesn't stop there. From July 1, 2024, registration fees for motor vehicles will also be frozen, sparing motorists from the usual annual fee increase.

To put this into perspective, last year, the total cost of registering a four-cylinder vehicle went up $20 from $773 to $793.

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Queenslanders will save hundreds with a year-long public transport fee freeze, according to state estimates. Image Credit: Pixabay

Additional cost-of-living relief measures include free kindergarten for families from 2024 and a doubling of the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 until mid-2025.

Furthermore, all Queensland households received $550 electricity rebates this year, with vulnerable families receiving $700.

'These changes are not as big as the electricity bill rate rebates, but every dollar you don't have to spend at a time like this is very important,' Dick added.

While Queenslanders can look forward to these support measures, the same cannot be said for all Australians battling rising costs.

The federal budget is on track for a much smaller deficit of $1.1 billion this year, an improvement of $12.8 billion compared to the May budget.

Despite no additional cost-of-living relief added in the update, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers noted that the government's targeted cost-of-living relief measures were still being rolled out.

This includes targeted energy bill subsidies, cheaper medicines, cheaper child care, and increased Commonwealth Rent Assistance.

Key Takeaways

• The Queensland government will implement further cost-of-living relief next year due to a smaller deficit in the 2023-24 budget.
• Public transport and motor vehicle registration fees will be frozen for 12 months from January 1 and from July 1, 2024, respectively.
• The budget revealed a small net operating deficit of $138 million for 2023/24, a $2.04 billion improvement on the forecasted deficit.
• Other cost-of-living relief measures include free kindergarten from 2024, doubling the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 until mid-2025 and a $550 electricity rebate for all Queensland households.

What are your thoughts on these cost-of-living relief measures? Do you think they go far enough? For those in other areas of Australia, do you have similar measures? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

Not many cost of living measures in SA but then I’d rather the labour Govt fix up the hosp system so people don’t die waiting in ambulances etc!
If you lived down south coast, & had a cardiac arrest, you would bypass 3 major hospitals to go to Royal Adelaide becos the other ones don’t specialise in
that!!! This has happened because the same govt, the time before the last Lib one, rolled out what they called “Transforming Health”!! Wow! They shut down a major hospital, & made other major ones to specialise in certain things, putting lives in danger!!
A friend of mine is alive today because the paramedic she had, diverted from the Royal Adelaide to the Queen Elizabeth thinking that they’d have to ramp at the Adelaide!!!! (He was right!!)
If you don’t get good health care, cost of living assistance isn’t going to help you because, chances are, you’ll die in an ambulance up a hospital ramp or in a corridor unattended!!! These govts need to get the priorities right & spend our money on saving our lives!!

 

[Tania Rankine]

pensioner

I agree disability pensioners who need extra help from allied health.

 

[pymmie]

With the qld comments its just smoke and mirrors and is in line with the qld premier's shock resignation this week. They are hoping that by introducing these things that it may sway the qld voters in October next year. The public transport system is under used due to the unreliability of services and the costs involved. These things were already on the LNP agenda as well as reduction of drivers licence fees for seniors. On a percentage basis very few seniors let alone the general populous would benefit.

As for Chalmers the same applies. With the announcement of increases in passports this week and Australia Post increasing costs and reducing delivery services, it's the vulnerable and age that suffers.

The biggest con is the banks. Closing hundreds of branches each year increasing charges and record profits and claiming that us what the customers want. Forcing people to go electronic and then coming up with the audacious statement of charging people who use cash. What tha!

I Totally agree with you ;-)

 

[Dolphins]

In a welcome move for many Australians, the Queensland government has announced further cost-of-living relief measures.

This comes from a smaller deficit in the state's mid-year budget, which is set to provide some financial respite to Queenslanders grappling with rising living costs.

Treasurer Cameron Dick announced a forecasted net operating deficit of $138 million for 2023/24, marking a significant $2.04 billion improvement on the deficit projected in the budget.

Coal royalties, expected to generate $9.4 billion in revenue, are seen to be behind the smaller budget gap. There is a substantial increase of $3.8 billion from initial projections in industry revenue, according to the state treasury.

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A small deficit in the state budget is expected to benefit many Queenslanders in the long run. Image Credit: Pixabay

'The strength of our balance sheet enables us to deliver more cost-of-living relief for Queenslanders,' Dick said.

'The number one priority of the government is to make sure we deliver as much cost-of-living relief to Queensland families and businesses as we can afford.'

Starting January 1, public transport fees will be frozen for a year, saving commuters significant amounts.

For instance, a commuter travelling from the Gold Coast to Brisbane could save over $210 annually on public transport costs, according to government estimates.

But the relief doesn't stop there. From July 1, 2024, registration fees for motor vehicles will also be frozen, sparing motorists from the usual annual fee increase.

To put this into perspective, last year, the total cost of registering a four-cylinder vehicle went up $20 from $773 to $793.

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Queenslanders will save hundreds with a year-long public transport fee freeze, according to state estimates. Image Credit: Pixabay

Additional cost-of-living relief measures include free kindergarten for families from 2024 and a doubling of the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 until mid-2025.

Furthermore, all Queensland households received $550 electricity rebates this year, with vulnerable families receiving $700.

'These changes are not as big as the electricity bill rate rebates, but every dollar you don't have to spend at a time like this is very important,' Dick added.

While Queenslanders can look forward to these support measures, the same cannot be said for all Australians battling rising costs.

The federal budget is on track for a much smaller deficit of $1.1 billion this year, an improvement of $12.8 billion compared to the May budget.

Despite no additional cost-of-living relief added in the update, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers noted that the government's targeted cost-of-living relief measures were still being rolled out.

This includes targeted energy bill subsidies, cheaper medicines, cheaper child care, and increased Commonwealth Rent Assistance.

Key Takeaways

• The Queensland government will implement further cost-of-living relief next year due to a smaller deficit in the 2023-24 budget.
• Public transport and motor vehicle registration fees will be frozen for 12 months from January 1 and from July 1, 2024, respectively.
• The budget revealed a small net operating deficit of $138 million for 2023/24, a $2.04 billion improvement on the forecasted deficit.
• Other cost-of-living relief measures include free kindergarten from 2024, doubling the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 until mid-2025 and a $550 electricity rebate for all Queensland households.

What are your thoughts on these cost-of-living relief measures? Do you think they go far enough? For those in other areas of Australia, do you have similar measures? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

 

[deni67]

Speaking of electricity bills, here in S.A. we apparently have the highest rate in Australia.
My partner and I never had very large bills from them, normally around $100 for the gas and $300 for the electricity per quarter.
We put 30 or 40 dollars every fortnight on each of them so imagine our surprise when our last gas bill came in a few weeks ago, it's only for hot water by the way, the bill was for zero dollars, then just last week we got our electricity bill, which we always dread, and that came to us being in credit for $45.
We can afford to do this every fortnight so hopefully our bills will continue to be zero or low!