Budget boost to deliver 500 more social homes for Queenslanders in need

Brisbane, 13 June: Queensland’s record investment in social and affordable housing will be bolstered in this year’s state Budget, with additional funding to build 500 more homes.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk joined the Treasurer and Housing Minister today to announce $322 million in funding in the 202324 State Budget – honouring the government’s commitment to deliver more housing for Queenslanders in need.

The funding is in addition on the record $3.9 billion already invested in social and affordable housing, which will deliver 13,000 homes across the state.

The government continues to tackle national housing pressures through a range of initiatives including the Built to Rent program, investing in community housing organisations, headleasing and building social, affordable and government employee housing.

Support is also provided to private renters who are experiencing rental stress.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuksaid:

“Our government is pulling every lever possible to ensure Queenslanders have a roof over their head.

“This investment builds on the biggest investment in social and affordable housing this state has ever seen, but we won’t stop there.

“We will work hand in hand with Queensland’s wonderful community housing organisations and the private sector to build, buy and lease more social housing of the older person. Today, Brisbane will join other cities around the world turning the spotlight on elder abuse with a community event featuring Q&A sessions, panel discussions and social and wellbeing activities, such as tai chi and line dancing. Hosted by Caxton Legal Centre, ‘It’s all about respect’ is free to attend and will be held at Flowstate Outdoor Pavilion, The Arbour, Turbine Street, South Brisbane, from 8.30am to 2pm.

State Budget 2023-24 delivers vital supports for children and young people with disability

Brisbane, 15 June: The 2023-24 State Budget will ensure children and young people with disability in Queensland are connected with life-changing supports through the NDIS.

The Assessment and Referral Team, known as ART, will continue supporting at-risk children and young people aged seven to 25 to access the NDIS, and the supports they need early in life, until December 2024. Beyond then, the Palaszczuk Government is investing ongoing funding for a specialist team to support eligible people with complex needs navigating multiple mainstream systems to access the NDIS.

The Budget also includes $2.9 million over four years to continue and strengthen the Human Services Quality Framework (HSQF), which ensures best practice service delivery across the more than 380 organisations funded to provide over $1.2 billion in human services to Queenslanders.

Budget continues transformation of resources sector

Brisbane, 13 June: An injection of more than $50 million from the State Budget will boost exploration initiatives in Queensland’s resources sector while also helping make the state’s landscapes more resilient. The $21 million Frontier Gas Exploration grants program is a new initiative that will help drive exploration for new gas reserves in the Bowen and Galilee Basins over the next two years.

Nearly $10 million of additional funds will be invested over the next four years under Queensland’s vegetation management framework with a focus on working with landholders on the government’s commitment to achieve emission reductions targets.

The Government will continue to implement the Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan, a 30-year vision to grow and transform the sector.

The Natural Resources Recovery Program (NRRP) will continue to be supported, providing $10 million in grants in the next financial year to help improve the resilience of Queensland’s natural landscapes and support jobs.

Budget supports tourism, sport and innovation stock for the people who need it.”

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dicksaid:

“Housing pressures have had an impact across the country, and Queensland hasn’t been immune.

“That’s why we continue to take action to address this critical issue.

“The Palaszczuk Government’s Budget is investing in a range of housing initiatives to address housing supply shortages across the state.

“We are working with the private sector, community housing, companies and financial institutions like superannuation funds to build, buy or lease more homes for Queenslanders.” government focussed on housing in Queensland.”