Mixed response to budget on Gold Coast, with 'not one cent' for light rail and concerns for housing

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Some have welcomed cost of living relief and business tax breaks while others are disappointed by a lack of funding for major projects like the light rail.

"[We] are looking to upscale. That means more manufacturing, more production and that includes a digital upgrade and anything we can get back in terms of tax cuts and incentives will certainly be a real benefit," he said.

"Any saving we can get in our business, especially with what we've gone through over the past two years, is a big saving."Ahead of the budget, the City of Gold Coast requested federal funding for the next stage of Home of the Arts , light rail stage four, andBut with no new funding announced last night, Acting Mayor Donna Gates said the budget was "very disappointing".

With all federal seats on the Gold Coast held by government members, Cr Gates said council "will just keep pushing and try to get some help"."We've delivered HOTA, it's a $130 million project at this point in time, all delivered via the ratepayer," she said.The $709 million light rail stage three between Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads was due to be completed in 2024 but has faced delays and budget blowouts.

 

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