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Federal Budget 2026 and Brisbane: Olympics Funding, Housing and Queensland's Economic Position

How the 2026-27 federal budget shapes Queensland's capital city.

By The Daily Brisbane · 27 June 2026

Prime Minister insists tax plan criticisms will fade as government defends economic policy

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Prime Minister insists tax plan criticisms will fade as government defends economic policy

Anthony Albanese dismisses concerns about federal tax changes, claiming opposition concerns are temporary and will ultimately dissipate.

By The Daily Brisbane · 26 June 2026

Search engines face $50 million fine threat over child safety protection failures

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Search engines face $50 million fine threat over child safety protection failures

Australia's eSafety Commissioner gains enforcement power to fine Google and other search platforms for inadequate filtering of harmful content.

By The Daily Brisbane · 26 June 2026

Queensland parliament grapples with bad behaviour amid budget pressures

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Queensland parliament grapples with bad behaviour amid budget pressures

Speaker Pat Weir has criticised MPs' conduct as parliament enters the final day of an extended sitting week.

By The Daily Brisbane · 26 June 2026

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Federal tax changes may ease pressure on Queensland families after last-minute Labor shift

The government's late retreat on the controversial 'widow tax' signals potential relief for more Queensland households grappling with cost-of-living pressures.

By The Daily Brisbane · 25 June 2026

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Federal budget delivers record $12.1 billion for Queensland, largest ever state allocation

Infrastructure, Olympics preparation, and clean energy investments dominate Queensland's budget haul.

By Brisbane Daily · 23 June 2026

AUKUS nuclear submarine program generates growing contractor pipeline in Brisbane

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AUKUS nuclear submarine program generates growing contractor pipeline in Brisbane

Defence technology, engineering, and professional services firms in Brisbane are positioning to capture AUKUS work.

By Brisbane Daily · 16 June 2026

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Federal clean energy investment reshaping Queensland's electricity market

The Capacity Investment Scheme and Rewiring the Nation funding are accelerating the transition away from coal in Queensland's grid.

By Brisbane Daily · 9 June 2026

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Queensland benefits from federal immigration intake as skilled workers choose Brisbane

Brisbane is receiving the highest proportion of skilled migrants of any mainland capital under the current immigration settings.

By Brisbane Daily · 3 June 2026

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Federal childcare subsidy changes delivering savings for Queensland families

Families using childcare five days a week are saving up to $9,500 per year under the increased childcare subsidy rates.

By Brisbane Daily · 28 May 2026

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Federal Budget 2026 and Brisbane: Olympics Funding, Housing and Queensland's Economic Position

Prime Minister insists tax plan criticisms will fade as government defends economic policy

Search engines face $50 million fine threat over child safety protection failures

Queensland parliament grapples with bad behaviour amid budget pressures

Federal tax changes may ease pressure on Queensland families after last-minute Labor shift

Federal budget delivers record $12.1 billion for Queensland, largest ever state allocation

AUKUS nuclear submarine program generates growing contractor pipeline in Brisbane

Federal clean energy investment reshaping Queensland's electricity market

Queensland benefits from federal immigration intake as skilled workers choose Brisbane

Federal childcare subsidy changes delivering savings for Queensland families