The first 100 days of Queensland’s new government under Premier David Crisafulli have been undoubtedly busy, full to the brim of announcements and media release as the first Liberal National Government in Queensland since Campbell Newman seeks to reshape the public service and deliver on its 100-day plan. 

With the new LNP Government’s flagship ‘Making Queensland Safer’ laws passing Queensland Parliament in December, and major policy shifts in other key election focus areas such as healthcare, child safety and energy, is the new government on the right track in delivering its ‘right plan for Queensland’? Or have they only scratched the surface during their first 100 days?

Election Promises: What has been Delivered?

The new Queensland Government claims it has fulfilled all 43 commitments outlined in its

100-day plan, including:

• Tackling Youth Crime: The government introduced harsher penalties and expanded rehabilitation programs. While these measures have been welcomed by some, critics argue that deeper social reforms—like education and community-based interventions—are still lacking. It remains to be seen whether this new legislation has made a measurable impact on crime and victim numbers, particularly in regional hotspots.

• Healthcare Overhaul: A renewed focus on ambulance ramping and hospital wait times has seen policy announcements including the renaming of Satellite Hospitals, and the introduction of real time hospital wait time data. A shuffling of the public service has also occurred, with the Department of Health welcoming a new Director- General to lead the often-turbulent ship. 

• Housing Affordability: The government has abolished stamp duty on new home purchases for first home buyers and convened the Ministerial Housing Taskforce which aims to increase housing supply, boost rates of home ownership, supercharge the community housing sector and fast-track new social housing. It remains unclear how many first home buyers will benefit from the changes to stamp duty, and in the middle of a housing crisis, Queenslanders will no doubt keep a close eye on the government’s progress in increasing supply.

• Cost-of-Living Relief: One of the most notable initiatives was locking in Labor’s 50- cent public transport fares for the next four years. However, the Labor Opposition introduced a ‘50-cent Fares Forever’ Bill into Queensland Parliament during the first sitting week of 2025, indicating the battle over who can really take credit for the incredibly popular policy is far from over.

While the government has followed through on many headline commitments, deeper structural problems—such as hospital backlogs, long-term crime prevention, and housing shortages—require more sustained and substantial action. While the government has ticked off its promises from its 100 day plan, true success will be measured by long-term improvements rather than short-term