Media Statements

 Queensland leaders to scope Biden summit
Thu 22 Apr 21 at 02:28 PM

Queensland leaders to scope Biden summit

The Palaszczuk Government will task leaders in industry, innovation and the environment to explore new opportunities out of US President Joe Biden’s upcoming climate summit.
Decades of data changing exploration
Thu 22 Apr 21 at 12:18 PM

Decades of data changing exploration

Decades of Queensland’s exploration data now available to all explorers is expected to encourage the resources sector to grow in the future.
Cabinet headed west for regional meeting in Longreach
Thu 22 Apr 21 at 11:52 AM

Cabinet headed west for regional meeting in Longreach

The Premier has announced the next regional Cabinet meeting will be held in Longreach next month.
Business Launchpad to set small businesses up for success
Thu 22 Apr 21 at 11:31 AM

Business Launchpad to set small businesses up for success

A new digital tool released by the Palaszczuk Government is making it easier to start a small business, helping deliver Queensland’s plan for economic recovery and setting up Queensland for our future
Next gen of Qld’s academic high achievers step up
Thu 22 Apr 21 at 10:46 AM

Next gen of Qld’s academic high achievers step up

Queensland’s next generation of scientists, engineers, artificial intelligence designers and doctors have today been recognised with Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) Awards.
Employment pathway finds new purpose for 747 Queensland veterans
Thu 22 Apr 21 at 09:58 AM

Employment pathway finds new purpose for 747 Queensland veterans

Almost 750 Defence Force veterans have found new careers in the Queensland Public Service as teachers, nurses, rangers, engineers and electricians.
Queensland Government to take over the care of Anzac Square
Thu 22 Apr 21 at 09:56 AM

Queensland Government to take over the care of Anzac Square

The Palaszczuk Government will take over the responsibility for the care of Anzac Square from Brisbane City Council, to continue safeguarding Queensland’s pre-eminent State War Memorial for all generations
$200 travel vouchers to explore the Whitsundays
Thu 22 Apr 21 at 09:19 AM

$200 travel vouchers to explore the Whitsundays

The Palaszczuk Government will expand the state’s popular ‘Holiday Dollars’ travel voucher scheme to the Whitsundays next month, in a move set to boost the region’s tourism industry.
Brisbane Holiday Dollars tourism vouchers soon up for grabs
Thu 22 Apr 21 at 09:16 AM

Brisbane Holiday Dollars tourism vouchers soon up for grabs

The Palaszczuk Government, in partnership with Brisbane City Council, will extend the state’s popular Holiday Dollars program to Brisbane, offering 30,000 travel vouchers for Queenslanders to explore their capital city.
History made with new Parliamentary Friends of First Nations People group formed
Wed 21 Apr 21 at 03:21 PM

History made with new Parliamentary Friends of First Nations People group formed

History has been made in Queensland with the very first meeting of newly-formed Parliamentary Friends of First Nations People.
Bounce Back Better the focus of Small Business Month
Wed 21 Apr 21 at 02:17 PM

Bounce Back Better the focus of Small Business Month

Small businesses throughout the state are set to ‘Bounce Back Better’ during Queensland’s Small Business Month 2021, with a calendar of events that focuses on economic recovery across the state.
Wind farms to generate power and jobs for the Southern Downs
Wed 21 Apr 21 at 12:06 PM

Wind farms to generate power and jobs for the Southern Downs

Two windfarms and up to 400 jobs in the Southern Downs are a step closer to reality with the State Assessment and Referral Agency giving the green light.