Ahead of the State Budget FY26, Business Chamber Queensland made more than 100 recommendations for clear, practical reforms to address current pressures and position Queensland businesses for the future.
Top priorities for businesses ahead of the State Budget were operating cost relief, tax reform and improvement in regulatory burden, as well as ways to manage workforces and measures to enhance productivity, access procurement and grow export capability.
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Our consistent and timely reporting of issues affecting Queensland businesses ensures regular and comprehensive research and consultation are undertaken to drive these policy decisions across all parts of government.
This data and insights informed our 2025-26 State Budget submission. In preparing our recommendations, we consulted businesses across the state, local chambers of commerce, and our peer industry groups to prepare a timely, comprehensive, and critical submission that reflects immediate and future business and economic needs.
The priority recommendations outlined in our submission can reform the business operating environment in Queensland.
Our recommendations are structured around six priority areas, which reflect Queensland’s business and community needs.
Business friendly government |
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Enhancing productivity |
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Growing workforces |
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Resource and energy efficiency |
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Local and global business |
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Thriving communities |
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Ahead of the 2024 State Election, we collated insights from thousands of Queensland businesses, local chambers of commerce and industry leaders to develop the 2024 State Election Business Blueprint, a series of actionable recommendations designed to foster a more conducive environment for business growth and economic development in Queensland over the next four years.
Our 2025-26 State Budget submission was informed by this document as well as our reports on Business Sustainability, Efficient Regulation, the Digital Future of Work and business conditions and sentiment.