The federal budget is a ‘dud’ and ‘hoax’, says Queensland Treasurer

The federal budget has been slammed as a ‘dud’ and a ‘hoax’ for Queensland, despite the state being the nations second biggest winner.

Queensland Treasurer and Deputy Premier, Jackie Trad says the budget is inherently unfair for Queensland, and criticised a lack of funding for remote Indigenous housing, the Rockhampton levee, Townsville pipeline and Cross River Rail.

However, LNP leader Deb Frecklington says the federal budget delivered for Queensland, including $5.2 billion in infrastructure projects, tax cuts and millions of dollars to protect the Great Barrier Reef.