Despite the federal Government committing $365 million last year for the Gold Coast’s new light rail system, Ken Robinson of the Gold Coast Bulletin is asking the Government “what have you done for us lately?”

Gold Coast invisible in Federal Budget

Mackay-based Member for Dawson George Christensen isn’t happy (What the Budget means for Dawson):

Member for Dawson George Christensen said the Budget was a “failure” for Dawson and the Mackay region, with no new dedicated funding for the Bruce Highway or key local projects.

Of course, as a member of the Opposition it would be a surprise if he supported the Budget.

Farmers aren’t happy either, although they recognise they were spared major cuts to rural R&D funding: