States push back on cuts to infrastructure spending

Trucking and farming groups are among a delegation lobbying against infrastructure funding cuts. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

The federal government's "outrageous" infrastructure cuts will drive up the cost of living in Queensland, the state's premier says.

A delegation from Australia's fastest-growing state will head to Canberra on Wednesday to make the case for more cash after the federal government slashed funding for 50 projects around the country.