Media Statements

Better bridges to boost flood immunity as projects ramp up around Toowoomba region
Tue 20 Jul 21 at 11:30 AM

Better bridges to boost flood immunity as projects ramp up around Toowoomba region

The Postmans Ridge community can look forward to more local upgrades with the Rocky Creek Bridge on Murphy's Creek Road to be replaced.
Stay safe and stay out of lockdown
Tue 20 Jul 21 at 11:18 AM

Stay safe and stay out of lockdown

There’s no place for COVID complacency in Queensland’s construction industry, the State Government, unions and industry have urged in the wake of the Sydney shutdown.
Women in STEM award winners for 2021 announced
Sun 18 Jul 21 at 11:15 AM

Women in STEM award winners for 2021 announced

Five exceptional Queensland female STEM professionals were today recognised for their outstanding initiatives as part of the 2021 Queensland Women in STEM award ceremony.
Community-first road safety funding boosted
Sat 17 Jul 21 at 02:17 PM

Community-first road safety funding boosted

Not-for-profit organisations can apply for a share in $22.5 million of grants to help drive safer behaviour on Queensland roads.
55 grass roots road safety projects help save lives
Sat 17 Jul 21 at 02:06 PM

55 grass roots road safety projects help save lives

Almost $500, 000 will be shared among 55 grassroots education initiatives across the state to save lives and reduce trauma on Queensland roads.
Regional events drive Covid-19 recovery
Sat 17 Jul 21 at 12:42 PM

Regional events drive Covid-19 recovery

More than 20 events across nine Queensland regions will receive a combined $374,500 in funding in the latest round of the Queensland Destination Events Program for the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan.
Currumbin Eco-Parkland secured to become one of the largest eco-parklands in Australia
Sat 17 Jul 21 at 11:50 AM

Currumbin Eco-Parkland secured to become one of the largest eco-parklands in Australia

Currumbin Eco-Parkland secured to become one of the largest eco-parklands in Australia
Biggest ever. Queensland Government delivering record $30 million Surf Life Saving investment
Sat 17 Jul 21 at 10:15 AM

Biggest ever. Queensland Government delivering record $30 million Surf Life Saving investment

The Palaszczuk Government is backing Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) by delivering a $30 million funding arrangement that represents the largest ever single investment in SLSQ.
Image; Surf Life Saving Australia (Sunshine Coast 2021)
Sat 17 Jul 21 at 07:00 AM

Long-term Aussies surf deal for Queensland recovery

The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships have been secured for Queensland with a decade-long deal set to deliver more than $100 million for the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan.
New funding for community sport recovery
Fri 16 Jul 21 at 06:48 PM

New funding for community sport recovery

Queensland’s grassroots sport and active recreation clubs are set to benefit from a new $9 million Active Gameday Projects fund to help them develop or upgrade playing fields as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan
Government fines and bans letting agent for ripping off Queenslanders
Fri 16 Jul 21 at 04:58 PM

Government fines and bans letting agent for ripping off Queenslanders

A Brisbane letting agent has been fined more than $20,000 and banned from working in the real estate industry for five years after ripping off Queensland clients.
Statement
Fri 16 Jul 21 at 04:45 PM

Statement

A press release issued on my behalf on 8 August 2020 incorrectly stated that Cr Jonathan Sri failed to respond to, or appear before the Supreme Court on that day.