Media Statements

Supreme Court Judge appointed new Senior Judge Administrator
Thu 12 Aug 21 at 01:55 PM

Supreme Court Judge appointed new Senior Judge Administrator

Queensland Supreme Court Judge Justice Helen Bowskill has been appointed the court’s new Senior Judge Administrator.
Large Air Tanker due to touch down this month
Thu 12 Aug 21 at 01:00 PM

Large Air Tanker due to touch down this month

A Large Air Tanker (LAT) secured by the Palaszczuk Government will soon arrive in Queensland, in time for the next bushfire season.
Construction of new 1500-seat theatre creating jobs and opportunities for Qld
Thu 12 Aug 21 at 12:38 PM

Construction of new 1500-seat theatre creating jobs and opportunities for Qld

Queensland’s new state-of-the-art theatre is taking shape providing jobs and opportunities for apprentices in Brisbane.
New laws to protect Queensland’s faithful crime-fighting servants
Thu 12 Aug 21 at 12:15 PM

New laws to protect Queensland’s faithful crime-fighting servants

Police Dogs and Police Horses play a vital role in helping to keep the community safe.
Funeral price transparency under the spotlight
Thu 12 Aug 21 at 09:53 AM

Funeral price transparency under the spotlight

Protecting Queenslanders financially when they are organising a funeral is at the forefront of the Palaszczuk Government’s new options paper set to protect vulnerable Queensland consumers.
Outbreak of Varroa mite eradicated from Queensland
Wed 11 Aug 21 at 05:15 PM

Outbreak of Varroa mite eradicated from Queensland

Australia’s honey bee industry is once again safe from the threat of varroa mite after the National Management Group declared the exotic parasite eradicated from Australia.
Wonder Reef to make an economic splash
Wed 11 Aug 21 at 02:33 PM

Wonder Reef to make an economic splash

The installation of the Gold Coast’s newest, $5 million underwater attraction is underway to make a splash for the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan.
Native plants used to extract rare earth metals as part of trailblazing Queensland research
Wed 11 Aug 21 at 12:21 PM

Native plants used to extract rare earth metals as part of trailblazing Queensland research

Plants you can find in your own backyard could unlock future Queensland jobs in the new minerals.
Hydrogen skills hunt kicks off
Tue 10 Aug 21 at 03:45 PM

Hydrogen skills hunt kicks off

The hunt is on to find the hydrogen skills and businesses to join the renewable fuel supply chain that will create jobs in Toowoomba and the Western Downs.
Making renewables work for Southern Queensland workers, families and communities
Tue 10 Aug 21 at 03:08 PM

Making renewables work for Southern Queensland workers, families and communities

Southern Queensland communities will be among the first in the nation to be asked how they want the multi-billion dollar renewable energy sector to benefit their families, jobs and region.
Making renewables work for Central Queensland workers, families and communities
Tue 10 Aug 21 at 03:05 PM

Making renewables work for Central Queensland workers, families and communities

Central Queensland communities will be among the first in the nation to be asked how they want the multi-billion dollar renewable energy sector to benefit their families, jobs and region.
Making renewables work for North Queensland workers, families and communities
Tue 10 Aug 21 at 03:01 PM

Making renewables work for North Queensland workers, families and communities

North Queensland communities will be among the first in the nation to be asked how they want the multi-billion dollar renewable energy sector to benefit their families, jobs and region.