The December payroll tax return for periodic and half-yearly lodgers is due 14 January 2026. Read more

The Commissioner has published updates to Public Ruling PTA037.3—Paid parental leave. Read more

The Commissioner has issued new rulings on extensions of time to lodge an objection under the Taxation Administration Act and the Grants Act. Read more

State Budget 2025

The 2025–26 Queensland Budget was released on 24 June 2025.

Issued date
24 June 2025

Stay up-to-date with our latest news

Learn more about news from QRO that relates to the areas you’re interested in.

Subscribe to emails

The Queensland State Budget included the following revenue measures and benefits.

First home owner grant
- The $30,000 first home owner grant will be extended, for eligible contracts signed between 20 November 2023 and 30 June 2026.
Payroll tax
- The apprentice and trainee rebate will be extended to 30 June 2026.

Details on these changes will be available once legislation has been passed. For more information, see the Budget website.