Discounts to Public Transport, Car Rego Part of Queensland’s Latest Budget

The government has also increased first home buyer grants in an electoral bid to target young families. Vehicle registration discounts and a temporary move to 50-cent public transport tickets are part of Queensland’s 2024-25 state budget. The Miles Labor government has announced cost-cutting measures as part of its June 11 budget that runs a $3 billion deficit for the year. Queensland business owners and private motorists will be eligible for a 20 percent cut in car registration fees for light vehicles. The government will also aim to win over first-home...