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Fraser Barton

Qld govt eyes budget deficit under $1.7b

Treasurer Cameron Dick says Queensland's COVID-19 policies have helped the state rebound quickly. (AAP)

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has foreshadowed a budget deficit of under $1.7 billion in 2022/23 on the back of increased stamp duty, taxes and fossil fuel royalty revenue.

Mr Dick forecast a deficit of $2.4 billion in 2022/23 in his mid-year budget update in December, but he says it's likely to be smaller than that in his June 21 budget.

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