qld lnp running a deficit budget again, page-10

"Doesn't seem particularly austere if spending is up 4.5% to 6.7% in three key areas. And delivering a deficit again is not particularly austere!"

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Those growth numbers are in nominal terms. Convert them to real you need to take into account:

1. Qld CPI is 2.1%

2. Qld Population growth is 2%

Also dont forget frontline jobs were removed last year so they are starting from a lower base.