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Fraser Barton and Savannah Meacham

Pre-poll cash splash as budget targets living costs

Queensland's Labor government has outlined cost-of-living relief ahead of the state election. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

The countdown to the Queensland election has begun after a cash splash on cost-of-living relief plunged the state budget into deficit.

Treasurer Cameron Dick on Tuesday handed down his fifth budget, saying more than $11 billion in concessions would be provided to Queensland families and businesses.

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