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As a part of the global economy, injections of funding for roads, ports, 6WDWHZLGH +LJKOLJKWV Queensland has felt the effects of the schools, transport and other vital global financial and economic crisis. infrastructure. The 2009-10 Budget will support The worst set of global economic Frontline service delivery is our focus and create jobs by continuing the circumstances in more than 75 years with commitments for police, hospitals Government’s capital works program has resulted in falling and healthcare, for roads, schools and hospitals as well revenues and rising ambulance services and delivering new job creation programs unemployment. teachers – the things and initiatives to expand Queensland’s That’s why the we need to keep our skills base. centrepiece of the communities healthy, t CJMMJPO GPS CFUUFS BOE TBGFS 2009-10 State Budget safe and growing. roads is jobs – creating The Government is t NJMMJPO PO NBKPS IPTQJUBM and sustaining jobs, determined to cushion developments assisting business and Queenslanders from t NJMMJPO UP CVJME BOE SFOFX industry, and positioning our economy the full impact of the global recession. school facilities through the State for future growth. That means acting now to support the Schools of Tomorrow program Specific investments in education, economy and making the long term t NJMMJPO GPS UIF 4LJMMJOH employment and training, business decisions needed for the future. Queenslanders for Work initiative and vital industries such as tourism Queensland’s prosperity and growth will help create and support jobs for is built on the strength of our regions. t OFX QPMJDF PGmDFST Queenslanders. This document puts on record the t OFX BNCVMBODF PGmDFST The Queensland Government is Government’s commitment to the t OFX UFBDIFST BOE UFBDIFS BJEFT investing $18 billion in its jobs- people and economy of the Far North t OFX EPDUPST OVSTFT BOE BMMJFE generating building program, with Queensland region. health professionals t NJMMJPO GPS UIF 4VQQPSU 0VS Heroes package to support emergency service volunteers and prepare communities for natural disasters t NJMMJPO PWFS UISFF ZFBST GPS OFX Anna Bligh MP Andrew Fraser MP tourism campaigns 3UHPLHU 7UHDVXUHU DQG 0LQLVWHU IRU (PSOR\PHQW t NJMMJPO PWFS mWF ZFBST GPS OFX DQG 0LQLVWHU IRU WKH $UWV DQG (FRQRPLF 'HYHORSPHQW climate change initiatives t NJMMJPO PWFS TJY ZFBST GPS UIF Great Barrier Reef Protection Package.
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www.greenarmy.qld.gov.au. suppliePhotograph Employment, the Department of of courtesy and Innovation Development Economic Covering an area of 273,160 square kilometres or 15.8 per cent of the State, Far North Queensland is home to more than 6 per cent of Queensland’s total population. In fact, more than 260,0001 Queenslanders now call Far North Queensland home. This region’s modern, broad-based economy includes mining and minerals processing, construction, and highly diversified agriculture, marine and aquaculture industries. Well- developed ports and a major international airport provide a critical gateway for exports, and support the region’s major business hubs and world-renowned tourism sector. The Queensland Government recognises the valuable contribution Far North Queensland makes to the State’s economic and social development. This Regional Budget Statement highlights the Government’s commitment to get on with the job of supporting the region and its people.
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'HOLYHULQJ MREV IRU 4XHHQVODQG t NJMMJPO GPS JNQSPWFNFOUT BU UIF 1PSU PG Thursday Island. Jobs are the Government’s number one priority. Faced with challenging global economic As well as protecting jobs now, the Government conditions, the Government will create and is preparing for the future. By developing the protect jobs to help keep Queensland strong skills base of Queensland workers, supporting and secure our economic foundations. emerging industries, building on traditional strengths, and attracting investment and In 2009-10, the Government will drive innovation, Queensland will be well positioned Queensland’s $18 billion building infrastructure to lead Australia through the period of recovery program to stimulate growth, create and protect and beyond. jobs and meet the infrastructure needs of our rapidly growing population. In 2009-10, other job-generating investments in Far North Queensland include: Key building projects in Far North Queensland include: t NJMMJPO GPS WPDBUJPOBM FEVDBUJPO BOE training activities t NJMMJPO UPXBSET UIF NJMMJPO expansion and redevelopment of Lotus Glen t NJMMJPO UP DPNQMFUF UIF NJMMJPO Correctional Centre learning community centre at Innisfail t NJMMJPO UP CVJME BOE JNQSPWF SFOUBM t DPOUJOVFE GVOEJOH PG NJMMJPO PWFS GPVS units in Indigenous communities. This is part years for the Backing Indigenous Arts initiative PG UIF (PWFSONFOUT CJMMJPO QSPHSBN for the development of the Aboriginal and to expand and improve social housing across Torres Strait Islander arts industry in Far North the State Queensland t NJMMJPO GPS 'BS /PSUI 2VFFOTMBOET t NJMMJPO UP DPNQMFUF DPOTUSVDUJPO PG electricity network, including network stage three of Western Cape College at Weipa refurbishment, load energy management, replacement of ageing assets and reliability improvements %XLOGLQJ DSSURYDOV t NJMMJPO GPS FMFDUSJDJUZ OFUXPSL WR improvements in remote Cape York Peninsula and Torres Strait Island communities, 1,600 including upgrades to power stations at 1,400 Mapoon, Kowanyama, Thursday Island and 1,200 lue ($M) Murray Island 1,000 t NJMMJPO GPS QSPKFDUT JODMVEJOH CVJMEJOH BO 800 proval va proval electricity substation at El Arish, electricity 600 supply improvements at Mareeba and laying underground power lines in cyclone-prone 400 200 areas Building ap 0 t NJMMJPO UP SFQMBDF SBJM BOE QFEFTUSJBO bridges in the region 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 t NJMMJPO UP EFTJHO BOE CVJME B DSVJTF Year ending 30 June facility terminal at the Port of Cairns Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Building Approvals, Queensland, Cat. OP t NJMMJPO GPS MFWFM DSPTTJOH VQHSBEFT )DU 1RUWK 4XHHQVODQG 5HJLRQDO %XGJHW 6WDWHPHQW
2020. Across the State, the Government is &DLUQV %DVH JOWFTUJOH BO BEEJUJPOBM NJMMJPO +RVSLWDO over five years in new climate change initiatives, The Queensland JODMVEJOH NJMMJPO GPS EJTBTUFS Government is NBOBHFNFOU NJMMJPO GPS UIF $MJNBUF4NBSU committed to making Business Service, $8 million for the Energy Queenslanders Australia’s healthiest &GmDJFODZ 3FUSPmU QSPHSBN NJMMJPO UP people by investing extend the Rural Water Use Efficiency initiative, in healthcare, health BOE NJMMJPO PO FOFSHZ DPOTFSWBUJPO BOE services and hospitals. demand management initiatives. In 2009-10, the Government will The Government will also create new green jobs invest $21.8 million by investing in emerging industries and towards the $446.3 renewable energy projects, such as the Solar Hot million Cairns Base Water Program. This program will provide up to Hospital redevelopment 200,000 Queensland homes with solar hot (pictured), and water or heat pump systems at a fraction of the $6.4 million towards the normal price. hospital’s $11.1 million Emergency Department Other initiatives aimed at promoting renewable expansion. energy and protecting Far North Queensland’s natural environment include: t NJMMJPO UP VQEBUF BOE NBJOUBJO UIF hydroelectricity stations at Barron Gorge and Kareeya
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$6,000 F'North Qld Get on board with Q150 celebrations $5,000 Queensland has come a long way since its birth as a $4,000 separate colony 150 years ago. To celebrate this milestone, the Government is bringing Queenslanders together to
$ $3,000 honour the importance of our people, places and stories in shaping our great State. $2,000 With more than 480 community events and 91 social, $1,000 historic and community legacy infrastructure projects happening around the State, there’s something $0 for everyone to enjoy – including the historic Q150 Steam Train and travelling Q150 Shed.
2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 To find out more about Q150 celebrations Year ending 30 June in the Far North Queensland region and across Queensland, visit the Q150 Source: ABS Regi nal Population Gr wth, Australi and New Zealand, website at www.q150.qld.gov.au $BU OP Queensland State Budget Highlights 2009–10
Delivering for Budget summary Queensland In 2009-10, the Internationally Australia is a standout Government will provide performer; Queensland to remain ahead $20.3 million for intensive of the nation teaching of Year 3 and 5 • Queensland’s economy is expected to expand by ½% in 2008-09, students who are not compared with no growth in the Australian economy. meeting national literacy • The State economy is forecast to experience a slightly milder and numeracy standards. contraction than the national average in 2009-10. The Budget will also • Year-average employment growth is forecast to be 1¼% in provide for an additional 2010-11, compared with ½% over the year to June quarter 2011 350 teachers and teacher for Australia as a whole. aides to meet enrolment • Queensland’s year-average unemployment rate is forecast to peak growth. at 7¼% in 2010-11, compared with a peak in the national rate of 8½% in June quarter 2011. Queensland Health’s budget will grow to $9.037 Challenging fiscal environment billion in 2009-10, an 8.2% increase on the • A deteriorating global and domestic economic environment has significantly impacted Queensland’s finances. previous year. • Since the 2008-09 Budget, $15 billion over 4 years has been An additional $30 million knocked off the State’s key revenue sources (GST, taxes and will be provided for royalties). Surgery Connect to provide • As a result, Queensland is forecasting a General Government treatment opportunities for operating deficit in 2009-10 and across the forward estimates. patients currently waiting longer for surgery than is • The Government is committed to returning the Budget to surplus and lowering the State’s debt levels and, consequently, has clinically recommended. implemented around $5.4 billion worth (over four years) of The 2009-10 Budget will measures aimed at improving Queensland’s fiscal position. see funding provided for • The Government has undertaken steps to repair the State’s an additional 50 finances for the longer term, charting a course back to surplus by ambulance officers, 150 2016-17. new ambulances, 20 new or redeveloped ambulance Investing in infrastructure to sustain jobs facilities, nine new or • The Government’s key objective is to continue to invest in improved urban fire and infrastructure to sustain jobs while the current economic rescue stations, 23 new or circumstances prevail. replacement urban fire and • The 2009-10 capital program is forecast to be $18.2 billion which rescue appliances and 34 is expected to support 127,000 full-time jobs. new or replacement rural • In 2009-10 there will be capital outlays of $7.307 billion for fire appliances. transport and main roads, $1.447 billion for housing and homelessness services, $1.837 billion for education and training, $1.296 billion for health, and $1.121 billion for water. Government services in Far North Queensland
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