Queensland Treasury has said it will most likely be unable to release the government’s yearly financial statement before the election, in election years.
This is despite the auditor-general’s recommendation that in election years, the statement should be tabled in Parliament well before the election so the public can use the information to inform their vote.
However, the Treasurer says this is unlikely as financial statements are generally finalised between October and January, while election date is usually around 31 October.