Media Statements

Frontline workers to receive a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine from today
Tue 16 Mar 21 at 11:06 AM

Frontline workers to receive a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine from today

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Health Minister Yvette D’Ath today visited the Gold Coast to see the first Queenslander to receive her COVID-19 vaccine get the crucial second booster dose.
Co-responder teams getting young people back on track in Cairns
Tue 16 Mar 21 at 11:00 AM

Co-responder teams getting young people back on track in Cairns

Cairns co-responder teams of police and youth justice workers have engaged with more than 2300 young people while patrolling the streets since the program began in May last year.
Queensland senior leadership changes
Mon 15 Mar 21 at 12:40 PM

Queensland senior leadership changes

Premier and Minister for Trade, Annastacia Palaszczuk today announced senior leadership changes in key Queensland Government agencies.
Central Queensland mine reaches rehabilitation milestone
Mon 15 Mar 21 at 11:12 AM

Central Queensland mine reaches rehabilitation milestone

A former open cut mine in Central Queensland has been transformed into natural and productive land thanks to an impressive rehabilitation program.
“It’s not too late” - PM urged to extend JobKeeper to save tourism jobs
Mon 15 Mar 21 at 09:17 AM

“It’s not too late” - PM urged to extend JobKeeper to save tourism jobs

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has reignited the Queensland Government’s campaign to extend JobKeeper beyond March 28 for the tourism industry.
Students sink their teeth into fruit and veg science competition
Fri 12 Mar 21 at 03:15 PM

Students sink their teeth into fruit and veg science competition

Registrations are open for school students to enter a national competition that focuses on the role science and agriculture plays in the sustainable production of nutritious and healthy food for the world’s people.
Full steam ahead for iceberg lettuce and other export vegetables research
Fri 12 Mar 21 at 03:15 PM

Full steam ahead for iceberg lettuce and other export vegetables research

Queensland Government researchers are using simulated sea freight conditions to improve the performance of vegetables exported by ship during the coronavirus pandemic.
Latest Sustainable Fisheries Strategy report card delivered
Fri 12 Mar 21 at 03:05 PM

Latest Sustainable Fisheries Strategy report card delivered

The Palaszczuk Government is getting on with the job of delivering a world-class fisheries management system, ensuring a sustainable fishing industry for years to come.
Tighter biosecurity rules for Torres Strait region
Fri 12 Mar 21 at 03:01 PM

Tighter biosecurity rules for Torres Strait region

Stricter biosecurity controls to safeguard the Torres Strait region from invasive species are now in effect.
High Court throws out Sunnybank real estate agent’s appeal
Fri 12 Mar 21 at 02:54 PM

High Court throws out Sunnybank real estate agent’s appeal

A Sunnybank Hills real estate agency that took its appeal all the way to the High Court of Australia has had the matter dismissed.
Easter holiday camping restrictions eased
Fri 12 Mar 21 at 02:25 PM

Easter holiday camping restrictions eased

More Queenslanders will be able to camp in the state’s national parks and forests this Easter with the easing of COVID19 restrictions.