Griffith experts available to analyse Queensland budget
From broad analysis to issues such as power prices, politics and the regions - Griffith University has an expert on hand.
From broad analysis to issues such as power prices, politics and the regions - Griffith University has an expert on hand.
Awaiting the official start of the 2022 campaign, published polls show Labor is comfortably ahead of the government. Pundits agree this year’s election is Albanese’s to lose, but predictions range along a spectrum from a Labor landslide to a narrow win, to a finely balanced hung parliament.
Griffith University experts can offer expertise on the 2021-22 federal budget as a whole and what various inclusions mean for everyday Australians.
Much of what the budget provides is continued focus and extension on existing programs.
However, the road to better health outcomes for all Queenslanders remains long.
It is curious that the Government has not included substantial investment for this activity in the Budget, says Professor Michael Barry.
Renewables are also a key focus for the Palaszczuk Government.
Changes to the housing portfolio will make some very unhappy and a few will celebrate - but many won’t be affected, says Dr Tony Matthews.
The budget strikes a reasonable balance between the encouragement of growth and measures to help manage it.
The 2018-19 allocation of approximately $2.2 billion represents an annual increase of almost 12 per cent for the disability services budget.