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Robyn Wuth and Laine Clark

UNBELIEVABLE: Highly likely downgrade threat after surplus call - The Untold Story

Cost-of-living measures are "locked in for the long term", Premier David Crisafulli says. (AAP PHOTOS)

A record cost-of-living package has come under fire after a state government began spruiking a budget with no "sugar hits".

Queensland's Liberal National government on Wednesday launched a post-budget blitz as it stared down a "highly likely" credit rating downgrade and surging debt before the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

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