Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs The last Census, in 2021, found the proportion of Queenslanders born overseas – most from New Zealand and, to a lesser extent, England – was smaller than every other state. The next Census will be undertaken in 2026.With a recent council survey showing Brisbane had growing pains, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner made a plea for the city to receive its fair share of funding.“Brisbane’s growth is understandable because it’s a fantastic place to live, but it’s also adding pressure to our roads and transport systems,” Schrinner told this masthead.“While we continue to invest as much as we can in keeping Brisbane moving, our city needs its fair share of funding from the state and federal governments.“State and federal governments reap 97 cents in every dollar of tax revenue, leaving just three cents for local governments, and it’s just not sustainable.”The last Queensland budget, handed down by the then-Labor government, allocated more than two-thirds of capital expenditure outside of Greater Brisbane (up from 58 per cent in 2020-21 to 68.5 per cent in 2024-25). More road funding was allocated to the regions than the city, despite the biggest surge in road fatalities occurring in Brisbane.Not only will there be federal, state and council budgets in the coming months, a federal election is looming, with immigration remaining a hot policy issue.Based on the latest data, Queensland’s metropolitan tilt will leave only Tasmania with more residents living outside the state capital from 2025-26.The International Population Conference will be held in Australia for the first time this year, with Brisbane hosting the five-day event in July.Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter.
