Media Statements

Business Launchpad tool coming to the Sunshine Coast
Thu 22 Jul 21 at 03:07 PM

Business Launchpad tool coming to the Sunshine Coast

The Palaszczuk Government is supporting small businesses to start and grow on the Sunshine Coast with a new online tool that makes understanding regulatory requirements of starting a residential construction or hospitality business a piece of cake.
Digital transformation grant helps get produce from farm to plate
Thu 22 Jul 21 at 02:30 PM

Digital transformation grant helps get produce from farm to plate

Delicious fresh Scenic Rim produce will make it to dinner plates even faster thanks to a Digital Transformation Grant as part of Queensland’s Economic Recovery Plan.
Business Launchpad in Toowoomba
Thu 22 Jul 21 at 02:22 PM

Business Launchpad tool coming to Toowoomba

The Palaszczuk Government is supporting Toowoomba small businesses to start and grow with a new online tool that makes understanding regulatory requirements of starting a residential construction or hospitality business a piece of cake.
Commissioning of Queensland Police Vessel honours fallen officer
Thu 22 Jul 21 at 12:46 PM

Commissioning of Queensland Police Vessel honours fallen officer

Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll for the commissioning ceremony of a new Water Police Vessel today.
Last chance to sit on Small Business Advisory Council
Thu 22 Jul 21 at 10:35 AM

Last chance to sit on Small Business Advisory Council

The Palaszczuk Government is reminding small business owners and entrepreneurs that Expressions of Interest to sit on the Queensland Small Business Advisory Council (QSBAC) close this Tuesday 27 July at 5pm.
Tech-savvy QLD drivers beat the bowser
Thu 22 Jul 21 at 09:44 AM

Tech-savvy QLD drivers beat the bowser

Drivers across the state are saving at the bowser thanks to the Queensland Government’s mandatory fuel price reporting scheme—from $48 up north in Cairns to $37 in Rockhampton and $171 per year in Brisbane.
Stars align for Capricorn Highway to Gracemere
Thu 22 Jul 21 at 09:30 AM

Stars align for Capricorn Highway to Gracemere

Work has wrapped up on a major upgrade of the Capricorn Highway between Rockhampton and Gracemere.
Grant for farm safety app invests in our agricultural future
Wed 21 Jul 21 at 03:01 PM

Grant for farm safety app invests in our agricultural future

Queensland’s agriculture industry will have a new workplace health and safety tool thanks to a Digital Transformation Grant as part of Queensland’s Economic Recovery Plan.
Josh Furness of Kent Saddlery with Bryce, one of his apprentices
Wed 21 Jul 21 at 10:22 AM

Tech making it easier to employ apprentices and trainees

The Palaszczuk Government is providing personalised text alerts and tutorial videos to make it easier for small businesses to employ apprentices and trainees.
Statement from the Attorney-General regarding Supreme Court Justice Martin Daubney
Wed 21 Jul 21 at 10:15 AM

Statement from the Attorney-General regarding Supreme Court Justice Martin Daubney

The Honourable Justice Martin Daubney AM has advised me that he has delivered notice to His Excellency the Governor of his upcoming resignation as President of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) and Judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
Funding signals safer entrance to Australia Zoo
Tue 20 Jul 21 at 02:20 PM

Funding signals safer entrance to Australia Zoo

An additional $6 million will fund new traffic signals at the Australia Zoo entrance as part of the Steve Irwin Way safety improvements project.
World-leading certification guarantees ‘renewable’ hydrogen
Tue 20 Jul 21 at 12:10 PM

World-leading certification guarantees ‘renewable’ hydrogen

The Palaszczuk Government has taken another important step towards establishing Queensland’s credentials as a leading generator of renewable energy jobs.