Media Statements

The extraordinary courage of nine police officers, an off-duty ambulance officer and another member of the public who saved lives in perilous situations is being recognised in the latest Australian Bravery Decorations.

One of the Palaszczuk Government’s flagship training and employment programs has now helped more than 38,000 people get jobs, and organisations are being reminded that funding applications for 2021/22 close on Thursday 19 August.

The New England Highway between Stanthorpe and Ballandean is now safer for drivers and motorcyclists with safety upgrades completed.

The Ekka Show Holiday will move to create a long weekend in October – set to pump $130 million into Queensland’s economy and support the state’s tourism sector.

A multi-million-dollar expansion of a Queensland gas project will create 100 jobs and bring more gas into the market, with Senex Energy announcing it will increase gas production by 50 per cent at its Project Atlas operation in the Surat Basin.

Queensland road safety projects will be fast-tracked with a $174.7 million package to enable almost 50 more upgrades to be completed in the next 12 months.

Queenslanders are being encouraged to put on their lab coat and help celebrate the achievements of scientists in keeping the sunshine state safe during COVID-19 as the country marks National Science Week.

The Queensland Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Australian Government’s Pinkenba quarantine facility bringing it a step closer to reality.

Queensland’s inspirational Olympians and Paralympians will be welcomed home with a parade and reception through the Brisbane CBD on 8 October.

The Palaszczuk Government has placed more than $1.4 million on the line for the state’s fishers in an expanded round of the popular fishing grants program.

Visitors on the “Savanah Way” west of Cairns can soak up traditional culture and enjoy the enchanting landscapes of Ewamian country with the official opening of Talaroo Hot Springs, as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan.

Queensland’s child safety officers continue to respond to a growing number of children in care, while working with families presenting with multiple risks and complex needs.