Thousands have marched in Brisbane's CBD to protest against the Queensland Government's public service job cuts.
Campbell Newman's LNP Government handed down the state's first non-Labor budget in 14 years on Tuesday, confirming 14,000 jobs are set to go.
The budget included public service cuts, mining sector tax rises, and little in the way of big new spending measures.
Mr Newman has defended the austere measures, and says today's protests will only mean a day's less pay for workers.
Treasurer Tim Nicholls says it is the most important budget in a generation and sets the scene for Queensland's future prosperity.
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“@_JohnTaylor_: 1 face of 14000 in Qld public sector job cuts. @abcnews http://pic.twitter.com/lSHIgCg7” #fb #qldbudget #qlddoa
@abcnews Apart from problems for people sacked it will have negative economic consequences for us all #badgovernment
@mandywalkerabc @abcnews @TimNichollsMP The rhythm of life. Labor spends, Libs put money back in the kitty. Problem is, they're both right.
This is the largest protest against the Newman Govt. political watchers say in league with SEQEB times. @abcnews http://pic.twitter.com/dxvixtHq
Define surplus as an actuality is no more accurate to predicting earthquakes... the mentality of our Politicians is unaltered. Economics over Human dignity. Seems the lessons of the GFC the continuing global financial instability has not given pause to practice or considering for a moment the conventional methods may be broken. The surplus is fiction but peoples lives impacted is very real and with unforeseen consequence.
Rally speaker: "This budget is a once in a lifetime man made disaster" @ABCNews24 @ABCNewsBrisbane http://pic.twitter.com/8cveB8KP
@abcnews @TimNichollsMP @Campbell_Newman What about those in Rural Fire Services that have been shown the door and no one to train volunteer- @abcnews @TimNichollsMP @Campbell_Newman I thought front-line jobs would be protected not those who both train and are on call out for QFRS
- @abcnews @TimNichollsMP @Campbell_Newman And Queensland facing a very Severe Fire Season and you decide on shedding experience and training
Huge public sector protest rally stretches along George St across Alice Street @ABCNewsBrisbane @ABCNews24 http://pic.twitter.com/O7PzMAdx
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- Susan ClarkYet, Ian Batley, the pollies can afford pay rises while others "must" become jobless. How interesting is that?! 2012-09-13T05:51:23.832Z
- Sandra JacksonThe job cuts are outrageous and will not save money! Unemployment will increase which is a debt in itself. How about wage cuts for the politicans, they all...more2012-09-13T01:59:32.244Z
- Ian BatleyUmmmmmmmmm I think people need to wake up and realise that this HAS TO BE DONE, because THERE IS NO MORE MONEY and we were BORROWING TO COVER OPERATING COSTS...more2012-09-12T22:57:18.236Z
- Sarah ParkerFirstly he gives himself and other pollies a pay rise then he breaks election promises ans starts firing people. He is removing funding to community groups...more2012-09-12T22:47:13.575Z
- Grant Mackenzie@Bruce Randall - Those in the public sector are not really tax payers - they are tax CONSUMERS as their jobs are supported by taxing those in the private sector...more2012-09-12T22:09:23.959Z
- Bruce RandallI'm guessing those saying bravo to the cuts have not lost their jobs. And now there are 14,000 less tax payers and 14,000 more on welfare. Really saving money?2012-09-12T14:20:34.453Z
Ellis22New governments should not believe their outlandish claims from opposition.total over reaction by can do which will only harm the future of this state2012-09-12T11:36:41.333Z- Peter Northcottwell guess what folks....this is what will happen everywhere, if Abbott becomes PM2012-09-12T10:41:02.671Z
- Clyde & CharmaineThe choice between a hard landing and a soft landing for any economy should be based on sound economic principles. Not on political dogma.2012-09-12T10:04:52.841Z
- Jalal JazayeriIf there is going to be genuine savings lets start with cuts in politician salaries and superannuation’s payments, that way thousands can keep their jobs and...more2012-09-12T06:37:12.716Z
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- Susan ClarkYet, Ian Batley, the pollies can afford pay rises while others "must" become jobless. How interesting is that?! 2012-09-13T05:51:23.832Z
- Sandra JacksonThe job cuts are outrageous and will not save money! Unemployment will increase which is a debt in itself. How about wage cuts for the politicans, they all...The job cuts are outrageous and will not save money! Unemployment will increase which is a debt in itself. How about wage cuts for the politicans, they all earn way too much. Time for them to see how one finds it tough today!more2012-09-13T01:59:32.244Z
- Ian BatleyUmmmmmmmmm I think people need to wake up and realise that this HAS TO BE DONE, because THERE IS NO MORE MONEY and we were BORROWING TO COVER OPERATING COSTS...Ummmmmmmmm I think people need to wake up and realise that this HAS TO BE DONE, because THERE IS NO MORE MONEY and we were BORROWING TO COVER OPERATING COSTS. Guess where else that happened? Greece. Want to know what happens if you follow that rabbit hole all the way to the bottom? Go check Greece out.more2012-09-12T22:57:18.236Z
- Sarah ParkerFirstly he gives himself and other pollies a pay rise then he breaks election promises ans starts firing people. He is removing funding to community groups...Firstly he gives himself and other pollies a pay rise then he breaks election promises ans starts firing people. He is removing funding to community groups, organisations looking after troubled kids, kids at risk, hospitals, fire service ,main roads. Organisions that protect people in the community against organisation focussing on the bottom line. Breaking the infrastructure of communities create or excaerbate social issues that will cost this state more than just money. There are better ways to make change than returning to draconian policys with no forethought and planning. His inexperience speaks for itself. His arrogance and smugness reflects his inexperience and is a disturbing reflection of the man.more2012-09-12T22:47:13.575Z
- Grant Mackenzie@Bruce Randall - Those in the public sector are not really tax payers - they are tax CONSUMERS as their jobs are supported by taxing those in the private sector...@Bruce Randall - Those in the public sector are not really tax payers - they are tax CONSUMERS as their jobs are supported by taxing those in the private sector. Every government job needs about 3 tax payers to support it.more2012-09-12T22:09:23.959Z
- Bruce RandallI'm guessing those saying bravo to the cuts have not lost their jobs. And now there are 14,000 less tax payers and 14,000 more on welfare. Really saving money?2012-09-12T14:20:34.453Z
- Ellis22New governments should not believe their outlandish claims from opposition.total over reaction by can do which will only harm the future of this state2012-09-12T11:36:41.333Z
- Peter Northcottwell guess what folks....this is what will happen everywhere, if Abbott becomes PM2012-09-12T10:41:02.671Z
- Clyde & CharmaineThe choice between a hard landing and a soft landing for any economy should be based on sound economic principles. Not on political dogma.2012-09-12T10:04:52.841Z
- Jalal JazayeriIf there is going to be genuine savings lets start with cuts in politician salaries and superannuation’s payments, that way thousands can keep their jobs and...If there is going to be genuine savings lets start with cuts in politician salaries and superannuation’s payments, that way thousands can keep their jobs and would be able to still pay their mortgages. But now who cares!! more2012-09-12T06:37:12.716Z
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