Treasurer to brief Queensland businesses following 2026-27 State Budget

By Business Chamber Queensland

Business Chamber Queensland will host Queensland Treasurer, the Hon David Janetzki MP, for a business briefing on Tuesday 7 July, following the release of the 2026-27 State Budget.

The briefing comes at a critical time for Queensland businesses, with Business Chamber Queensland’s latest Pulse Report revealing business confidence had fallen by its steepest margin in 20 years.

Delivered in partnership with Australian Retirement Trust, the event will provide the business community with an opportunity to hear directly from the Treasurer on the State Budget and its implications for Queensland’s economic outlook.

The 2026–27 Budget, handed down on Tuesday 23 June, arrived amid ongoing uncertainty for businesses navigating significant cost pressures, workforce shortages, regulatory complexity, and shifting market conditions.

At the briefing, Treasurer Janetzki will outline the government’s fiscal priorities and discuss how the budget is expected to impact business conditions, investment confidence, and economic growth across Queensland.

Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper said the event was an important opportunity for business leaders to gain clarity on the state’s economic direction.

“While we acknowledge this budget prioritised stability at a time of uncertainty, there were few direct measures to improve the business operating environment and increase confidence.

“Queensland businesses are facing a perfect storm of rising costs, workforce challenges and economic uncertainty. Hearing directly from the Treasurer about how the government will respond to these pressures is critical,” Ms Cooper said.

The Treasurer’s briefing will be held at The Westin Brisbane.

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