Newman uses Qld airtime to talk about debt

Queenslanders are being invited to read all about the state debt by their premier who appears on television on Sunday.

Campbell Newman's one-minute pre-recorded message, due to air on commercial networks from 7.30pm (AEST), warns spending cuts have to be made to rein in debt.

"Just like your family budget, we need to tighten our belt and find ways to cut our spending," he says in the one-off commercial.

"That will mean some tough decisions, but it must be done."

He urges Queenslanders to read the government's commissioned audit into the state's finances, which says debt will spiral to $100 billion by 2018-2019 if immediate corrective action is not taken.

Mr Newman does not outline what tough action he'll be taking, but is already at war with unions over expected public sector job cuts.

Last week he announced in parliament that Queensland had 20,000 too many public sector workers.

A spokesman for Mr Newman said the airtime was already booked and paid for by the Labor government for its disastrous building boost program.

He said because the government could not get a refund, Mr Newman used it to highlight the audit.

Costs are being finalised but production, including regulatory approvals, is expected to cost about $2000

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