Media Statements

Justice Kerri Mellifont appointed QCAT president
Fri 08 Oct 21 at 11:31 AM

Justice Kerri Mellifont appointed QCAT president

Former Queensland Woman Lawyer of the Year, Justice Kerri Mellifont QC, has been appointed as the new Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) president.
Regional quarantine facility well under way at Wellcamp
Fri 08 Oct 21 at 10:50 AM

Regional quarantine facility well under way at Wellcamp

Queensland’s first dedicated regional quarantine facility is moving ahead quickly with the first concrete poured at the Wellcamp site today.
New Ministerial roles in preparation for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Thu 07 Oct 21 at 03:43 PM

New Ministerial roles in preparation for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced new ministerial responsibilities in preparation for hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The SBFC signing in Townsville
Thu 07 Oct 21 at 02:14 PM

Townsville officially becomes a Small Business Friendly Council

Small businesses in Townsville are set to benefit from a new Small Business Friendly Council (SBFC) commitment made by Townsville City Council today.
School safety calendar comp attracts record number of entries
Thu 07 Oct 21 at 02:00 PM

School safety calendar comp attracts record number of entries

School students from all over Queensland have been congratulated for bringing rural health and safety issues to prominence via the 2021 Farm Safety Calendar Competition.
Exclusive licence to market mango varieties, sweet as
Thu 07 Oct 21 at 01:22 PM

Exclusive licence to market mango varieties, sweet as

The Queensland Government is offering three elite mango varieties for commercial development.
Dedicated quarantine facilities mean more seasonal workers for Queensland
Thu 07 Oct 21 at 01:21 PM

Dedicated quarantine facilities mean more seasonal workers for Queensland

Dedicated quarantine facilities will allow more Pacific Labour Scheme and Seasonal Workers Program (PLS/SWP) workers into Queensland.
Awards celebrate Queenslanders’ resilience to disasters
Thu 07 Oct 21 at 01:00 PM

Awards celebrate Queenslanders’ resilience to disasters

Inspiring projects building the resilience of Queensland communities to natural disasters were celebrated at the 2021 Get Ready Queensland Resilient Australia Awards held in Brisbane tonight.
Home quarantine trial for 1,000 Queensland residents returning from a COVID-19 hotspot
Thu 07 Oct 21 at 12:20 PM

Home quarantine trial for 1,000 Queensland residents returning from a COVID-19 hotspot

From 11 October 2021, 1,000 returning Queenslanders will be given an opportunity to return to the state and trial the new home quarantine model.
Pop-up vaccination clinics at 19 high school locations this weekend
Thu 07 Oct 21 at 11:47 AM

Pop-up vaccination clinics at 19 high school locations this weekend

Queenslanders will have even more opportunities to get vaccinated as 19 pop-up vaccination clinics open across selected high schools this weekend (9-10 October) as part of the second Super Pfizer Weekend.
Neville Bonner pedestrian bridge taking strides to completion
Thu 07 Oct 21 at 11:30 AM

Neville Bonner pedestrian bridge taking strides to completion

The Queen’s Wharf Neville Bonner pedestrian bridge decking is now more than 30 per cent complete as it takes shape across the Brisbane River.
Native title ruling strengthens Koa people’s identity
Thu 07 Oct 21 at 10:03 AM

Native title ruling strengthens Koa people’s identity

Western Queensland’s Koa people have had their identity strengthened following a Federal Court decision in Winton.