PUBLIC DEBT
The public sector indebtedness of Queensland comprises a number of distinct categories: Public Debt to the Commonwealth, Other State Debt to the Commonwealth, Queensland Treasury Corporation Guaranteed Debt and Other Guaranteed Debt and Contingent Liabilities.
During April 1995, the Commonwealth Government and Queensland Government entered into an agreement (the “1995 Financial Agreement”) whereby Queensland would pre-redeem its debt to the Commonwealth. This was carried out in July 1995.
State Debt to the Commonwealth
In addition to the funds lent to the States pursuant to the 1995 Financial Agreement, the Commonwealth Government also lends funds to the States in accordance with a variety of agreed Commonwealth/State programs. In general, these funds are on-lent to borrowers in accordance with the terms of the agreed program, with repayment being made to the State from the revenues of the ultimate borrowers. When on-lent by Queensland, the debt is generally secured by State claims on tangible assets of the ultimate borrower.
The following table outlines the outstanding advances made by the Commonwealth under this category of debt.
Other State Debt to the Commonwealth and Treasury
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2021-22 | | | 2022-23 | |
| | | | | | |
| | (A$ millions) | |
Advances – Commonwealth and State Housing | | | 232 | | | | 215 | |
Advances – Other | | | 31 | | | | 20 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | | 263 | | | | 235 | |
Guaranteed Debt On-lent by Queensland Treasury Corporation
Queensland Treasury Corporation’s (the “Corporation” or “QTC”) primary function to date has been to act as a central financing authority for on-lending funds raised by it to Queensland Government Bodies. The Treasurer of Queensland, on behalf of the State Government, guarantees QTC’s obligations under all debt securities issued by QTC. The Corporation’s guaranteed debt (market value), as at the end of each of the last five fiscal years, and the distribution of this debt among various borrowing authorities is detailed in the following table:
(e)-1