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Suzanne Simonot

Talks on Queensland infrastructure funds keep trucking

Queensland is fighting to keep funding for projects such as upgrades of the Bruce Highway. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Queensland's "convoy to Canberra" has made the case for more Commonwealth cash for roads and rail after the federal government slashed funding for 50 projects around the country.

The delegation, led by Deputy Premier Steven Miles, met with federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King and Queensland senator Anthony Chisholm, the Assistant Minister for Regional Development, on Wednesday to urge them to "go back to the drawing board" over the cuts.

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