Despite Queensland reaching a record level of coal exports in 2018, Queenslanders aren’t getting the infrastructure they need.
Liberal National Party Leader Deb Frecklington blasted Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk for squandering the opportunity to invest off the back of Queensland’s record coal exports and record royalties.
“With record exports comes a projected $1.9 billion boost to mining royalties’ revenue for the government across the forwards estimates,” Ms Frecklington said.
“Meanwhile, debt is now projected to reach more than $83.5 billion by 2021-22, an increase of $412 million since the Budget – all without the necessary investment in infrastructure to show for it.
“Labor’s lack of investment in infrastructure has created an infrastructure crisis.
“Labor should be investing the money from record coal exports in job-creating infrastructure or improving services.
“This is money that could address ambulance ramping times, be invested in education outcomes, or be used to keep our communities safe.
“Queenslanders expect better services for the price they are paying, but they clearly aren’t getting that.”
