Police to get extra $150m as LNP vows no budget austerity

Police to get extra $150m as LNP vows no budget austerity

Premier David Crisafulli has announced almost $150 million in extra police funding would feature in his government’s 2025-26 fiscal blueprint, prompting a statewide pre-budget media blitz from the Labor opposition.

Queensland police set for Budget boost towards Tasers, tactical vests

Much of the Queensland Budget commitment to policing will go towards equipment aimed at de-escalation and safety. Photo: Queensland Police Service Recruiting. The Crisafulli Government in Queensland has earmarked a large investment into the police service in its first State Budget. Largely elected on a “law and order” agenda, the LNP government has already enhanced police powers, and in its first budget has announced a $147.9 million investment …

Police Budget Boost Expected