Queensland’s treasurer says the state government is not considering a “royalties holiday” for major new coal mines. In a pre-budget interview, the treasurer flatly denied that the government would relax coal royalties for major projects, responding to speculation about possible changes ahead of the state budget. The reports agree that the denial is categorical and directly addresses the question of whether royalty rates could be temporarily reduced to attract or support large mining developments. While the articles discuss the policy discussion around coal royalties and future mine proposals, they do not present evidence of any specific alternative measures or timelines for new legislation. The focus across outlets is the treasurer’s position that no royalties holiday is planned or being contemplated for major new mining ventures. The statements are framed as part of broader pre-budget preparations, with the government maintaining its current approach to coal royalties as it moves toward the budget announcement.