I was proud to speak on the Appropriation Bills and the State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee report. I began by commending the Premier, Deputy Premier and Treasurer for delivering a responsible, calm budget and thanked the Speaker, Deputy Speaker and my committee colleagues for their steady work during estimates.
Throughout the process, ministers gave us the chance to focus on regional issues rather than politics, which I appreciated. I questioned the Deputy Premier and ministers for transport, sport and housing on matters important to my electorate, especially the Warrego Highway flooding at Glenore Grove and the Forest Hill crossroads. I continue to push for an 80–20 federal–state funding split to address these problems.
As committee chair, I was proud of the government’s early achievements, including the Residential Activation Fund and strong partnerships with local councils. I also highlighted that scare campaigns about cuts or asset sales were unfounded.
This first budget of the Crisafulli government showed our calm, methodical approach and clear difference from Labor’s decade of decline. Delivering the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games plan within 100 days set the stage for a fresh start and lasting benefits for Queensland.