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Fraser Barton

Coal fires up Queensland's budget surplus

Queensland's budget is $1.6 billion further in the black with coal royalties adding to the government's largest budget surplus.

Treasurer Cameron Dick told state parliament the $12.3 billion surplus announced earlier this year had grown to $13.9 billion based on the Report on State Finances.

"This report is the written proof of the strength of our state's economy and our budget," he said.

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