Queensland Treasurer on Pandemic, Economy, 2032 Olympics

The transcript discusses Queensland's approach to managing COVID-19 through early and hard lockdowns, leading to economic recovery and job growth. It highlights the challenges faced in the vaccine rollout, particularly with AstraZeneca, and compares Australia's strategy with other countries. The discussion also covers Queensland's economic resilience, future infrastructure investments, and the potential impact of hosting the Olympics.

What strategy did Queensland implement to recover jobs and boost economic growth during the pandemic?

• Partial lockdowns

• Long-term lockdowns

• Short, sharp lockdowns

• No lockdowns

What is the main concern regarding the AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 40 in Australia?

• It is not effective

• It has supply issues

• It poses health risks

• It is too expensive

Which two vaccines did the Australian government primarily rely on?

• AstraZeneca and Pfizer

• Moderna and Johnson & Johnson

• Sputnik V and Sinovac

• Covaxin and Sinopharm

What was a significant factor in Queensland's economic reopening?

• New business regulations

• International trade agreements

• Large sporting events

• Increased tourism

What is one of the future aspirations for Queensland mentioned in the transcript?

• Becoming a tech hub

• Developing new tourist attractions

• Hosting the Olympics

• Expanding mining operations

How many people are expected to move to Queensland over the next four years?

• 50,000

• 85,000

• 120,000

• 100,000

What is the projected economic impact of hosting the Olympics in Queensland?

• $30 billion

• $25 billion

• $10 billion

• $17 billion