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Marty Silk

Qld posts record surplus on bumper taxes

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has hailed an "extraordinary" surplus in the state's budget. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Queensland's stronger-than-expected home sales, job market and consumer spending helped the state government post a $4.3 billion surplus.

Treasurer Cameron Dick announced an unexpected $1.9 billion surplus for the 2021/22 financial year in June against a predicted $1.49 billion deficit.

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