QUEENSLAND RESOURCES COUNCIL
"Queensland now relies on its viability in the economy in the coal sector and we are facing a big challenge in keeping investor confidence in that sector with royalty taxes at the highest in the world and five times that of NSW" - chief executive Ian Macfarlane
QUEENSLAND COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SERVICE
"Even with today's commitment to build 500 new social houses, the current level of investment will not even maintain the status quo ... without a comprehensive plan to put a roof over the head of every Queenslander, the housing crisis will continue to get worse" - chief executive Aimee McVeigh
AUSTRALIAN RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
"The cost of kindergarten often makes it unfeasible for mums to return to work, so today's news is welcomed, however, it's a broader issue remaining for families with older children too" - chief executive Paul Zahra
RACQ
"Where is the strategic planning to deal with this growth? Where's the plan to keep Queensland moving? Not just on major arterial roads, but public and active transport" - manager of advocacy Joshua Cooney
S&P GLOBAL RATINGS
"Infrastructure spending will mean gross debt will continue to climb after a temporary decline in 2023 as operating revenues spiked. Queensland's economy, financial management, and comprehensive liquidity coverage support our ratings (AA+) and the stable outlook" - analyst Rebecca Hrvatin
REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE OF QUEENSLAND
"Social housing funding still remains dreadfully deficient with expenditure on social housing in this budget 75 per cent below historical averages, which puts Queensland dead last in the country. Sadly, there are no incentives to meaningfully boost supply and increase the current rate of build, while we face a continued shortfall and a 50,000-waitlist growing longer by the day - all at a time when government seems intent on reducing private housing supply" - chief executive Antonia Mercorella
QUEENSLAND CONSERVATION COUNCIL
"To build the renewable energy identified in the budget in the time frame we need, the government has to accelerate their planning reforms and transform their community and traditional owner engagement to make sure that local communities are designing their own energy future and protecting their nature and cultural heritage" - director Dave Copeman
KATTER'S AUSTRALIAN PARTY
Katter's Australian Party called for the introduction of a Western Australia-styled "royalties for regions" program, calling for 25 per cent of royalty income to be spent in regional Queensland
"If you spent this money back in the regions, you could create greater wealth-creating opportunities that set our state up for a richer and more sustainable future" - leader Robbie Katter
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