昆士兰政府错过了咨询支出目标,超支10亿美元,并引起财政担忧。 Queensland’s government missed its consulting spending target, overspending by $1 billion and raising fiscal concerns.

昆士兰州LNP政府因未能兑现承诺削减咨询支出而面临批评, 2024-25年的预测达40亿美元 — — 超过承诺上限10亿美元。 Queensland’s LNP government faces criticism for failing to meet its promised consulting spending cuts, with 2024-25 projections reaching $4 billion—$1 billion over the pledged cap. 尽管四年储蓄目标为68亿美元,但政府仍修订了其方法,采用更高的45亿美元基线,要求节约5亿美元。 Despite a $6.8 billion four-year savings goal, the government revised its approach, using a higher $4.5 billion baseline to claim a $500 million saving. 新成立的政府咨询办公室的资金为1 500万美元,仅于11月任命了一名总经理,目前仍处于早期发展阶段。 The newly formed government consulting office, funded with $15 million and only appointing a managing director in November, remains in early development. 批评者说,该倡议缺乏透明度和问责制,特别是因为独立审计办公室放弃了计划的监督报告。 Critics say the initiative lacks transparency and accountability, especially as the independent audit office dropped planned oversight reports. 现在预计国家业务赤字将增加4亿美元, 从而引起财政上的关注。 The state’s operating deficit is now expected to grow by $400 million, raising fiscal concerns.