An Olympic‑sized balancing act looms for a state government as it ramps up its 2032 Games preparation.
Queensland's Liberal National government has vowed to use Tuesday's state budget to keep the Brisbane Games on track as it bankrolls a massive Olympic construction program.
"We're seizing the generational opportunity presented by the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games to create legacy infrastructure for all Queenslanders that will drive tourism and support grassroots sports throughout the state," Treasurer David Janetzki told AAP.
"After 1200 days of delay and mayhem under the former government, we're getting on with the job of delivering the Games."
The government must balance short‑term relief with long‑term financial risks, University of Queensland Business School professor Shaun Bond said.
"This budget tries to walk a tightrope between easing cost‑of‑living pressure now and not spooking markets with the scale of its debt," he told AAP.
