Media Statements

The Spit’s last beachfront development site hits the market
Thu 16 Sep 21 at 10:36 AM

The Spit’s last beachfront development site hits the market

A golden opportunity to develop the last beachfront site on The Spit is expected to draw international interest from development companies, and form part of Queensland’s economic recovery.
Export awards finalists ready to take centre stage
Thu 16 Sep 21 at 10:21 AM

Export awards finalists ready to take centre stage

A total of 36 companies across 13 categories have been named as finalists in the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards 2021.
Death of Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council member Bevan Costello
Wed 15 Sep 21 at 09:17 PM

Death of Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council member Bevan Costello

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Women and for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Shannon Fentiman has paid tribute to Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council (QSAC) member Bevan Costello who passed away today.
Slope stabilisation works on Kuranda Range
Wed 15 Sep 21 at 05:26 PM

Slope stabilisation works on Kuranda Range

Work to make the Kennedy Highway safer between Cairns and Mareeba is getting underway this month.
Queensland takes more steps in becoming a renewable hydrogen superpower
Wed 15 Sep 21 at 02:10 PM

Queensland takes more steps in becoming a renewable hydrogen superpower

Four new members will join a consortium between Queensland generator Stanwell and Japan’s largest hydrogen supplier Iwatani, which will commence a $10.4 million feasibility study into the development of a large-scale renewable hydrogen facility in Gladstone.
Statement on Queensland mine incident
Wed 15 Sep 21 at 01:54 PM

Statement on Queensland mine incident

I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of the man who has passed away last night at the Gregory Crinum mine site in Central Queensland.
Queenslanders with Disability launches new link to virtual community
Wed 15 Sep 21 at 01:48 PM

Queenslanders with Disability launches new link to virtual community

More than a million Queenslanders with disabilities and their carers can connect to local champions as part of a virtual community to help them access the $26.5 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme.
New Tourism and hospitality support
Wed 15 Sep 21 at 12:29 PM

New Tourism and hospitality support

Tourist industry leaders have welcomed $40 million in additional support for Queensland tourism and hospitality businesses hardest hit by a major loss of trade because of Covid-19 lockdowns.
Round four Country Racing Program applications open
Wed 15 Sep 21 at 12:09 PM

Round four Country Racing Program applications open

The fourth round of funding for the Country Racing Program (CRP) infrastructure grants will open today, Racing Minister Grace Grace has announced.
New legislation further strengthens child protection
Wed 15 Sep 21 at 11:56 AM

New legislation further strengthens child protection

The Palaszczuk Government has introducing new legislation to further strengthen the child protection and family support system, empowering children and young people to participate in decisions about their lives.
Industry and training partners to vie for  Queensland’s top awards
Wed 15 Sep 21 at 11:32 AM

Industry and training partners to vie for Queensland’s top awards

A workforce development program that helps ensure Queenslanders have safe, secure, and sustainable urban water services is a finalist in the state-wide categories of the 60th annual Queensland Training Awards.
Queenslanders Get Ready for extreme weather
Wed 15 Sep 21 at 11:25 AM

Queenslanders Get Ready for extreme weather

Queenslanders are being encouraged to prepare for future disasters and severe weather thanks to the $2 million Get Ready Queensland fund.