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Financial and economic policy output

Output: Financial and economic policy
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Strengthen State finances and ensure fiscal sustainability through achievement of the fiscal principles in the Charter of Social and Fiscal Responsibility.

Developed the Special Fiscal and Economic Statement and the 2006-07 State Budget.

Monitored and reviewed the 2005-06 State Budget and the Special Fiscal and Economic Statement.

Manage the 2006-07 State Budget and coordinate the process for the 2007-08 State Budget.

Monitor progress on initiatives outlined in the Special Fiscal and Economic Statement.

Enhance economic performance through improving the performance of the public sector's infrastructure and encourage more informed economic debate.

Provided progress reports on the Queensland Government's capital program.

Provided advice on major infrastructure projects being progressed under the Public Private Partnership Policy and Value for Money Framework.

Established the Queensland Future Growth Fund.

Continue to monitor progress of the South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program.

Continue to provide advice on major asset management and infrastructure projects.

Administer the Queensland Future Growth Fund.

Further develop and refine the Queensland Government financial management framework.

Developed first two stages of the Project Assurance Framework, which will promote effective project management across the Queensland Government.

Implement the Project Assurance Framework for use across all Queensland public sector agencies.

Financial summary

Financial summary for the financial and economic policy output
  2005-06 2004-05
State contribution $26.97M $27.8M
Other revenue $2.85M $3.92M
Full-time equivalent employees [1] 252 213

1. 2005-06 includes corporate staff previously allocated across the portfolio.

Government expenses by purpose - Growth from 1998-99 to 2006-07

Financial and economic policy output: graph showing Government expenses by purpose - growth from 1998-99 to 2006-07.

Analysis: The Queensland Government's Charter of Social and Fiscal Responsibility sets out the Government's priorities for delivering high-quality services and improving the quality of life for Queenslanders. The Government has consistently had a clear focus on improving key service areas such as education, health, public order and safety and community services.

Last reviewed 29 September 2008