- New digital investment and assurance process ensures respect for Queenslanders' money and ends a decade of Labor digital waste and overruns.
- More than $300 million allocated to high-impact digital initiatives through a rigorous new investment framework.
- The funding is delivering a plan for Queensland's future, supporting modernisation of critical systems and improving service delivery for Queenslanders.
- New whole-of-government approach ensures disciplined, transparent and efficient use of public funds.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering better services through a stronger economy, with a new governance structure for digital projects.
The Digital Queensland Investment and Assurance Committees will review and monitor all new digital and ICT investments over $5 million, including all projects supported by the $1 billion Queensland Government Digital Fund.
The new assurance process will put an end to a decade of IT cost blowouts and duplication under Labor.
The Crisafulli Government is investing more than $300 million in high-impact digital initiatives to modernise critical government systems, improve service delivery, and ensure Queenslanders receive reliable, secure and efficient services.
The funding, delivered through the $1 billion Queensland Government Digital Fund, reflects the successful first year of strengthened evaluation, governance and planning led by the Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business.
Initiatives have undergone a rigorous assessment process, focused on replacing at-risk systems, improving customer experience and supporting essential frontline services across areas such as healthcare, disaster response, natural resource management, and licensing and regulatory services.
The investment marks a significant milestone in the implementation of a new, disciplined approach to digital funding—ensuring projects are prioritised based on clear public value, risk reduction, and alignment with whole-of-government priorities.
The whole-of-government approach ensures agencies are working together to deliver integrated solutions, rather than duplicating systems or investments, ultimately delivering better value for Queenslanders and respecting their money.
Minister for Customer Services and Open Data, Steve Minnikin, said the investment demonstrates a careful, considered approach to digital transformation.
"The new governance and funding reflects a new level of rigour in how we assess and prioritise digital investments across government," Minister Minnikin said.
"We are ensuring Queenslanders' money is spent responsibly by focusing on initiatives that deliver real benefits, address system risks and improve the way services are delivered.
"This whole-of-government approach means we are reducing duplication, strengthening oversight and making smarter investment decisions that support better outcomes for Queenslanders.
"Importantly, this work lays the foundation for a future-ready digital government, with strong governance and clear accountability guiding every dollar we invest."
