Media Statements

Investing in Queensland students for resources jobs of the future
Wed 14 Jul 21 at 12:40 PM

Investing in Queensland students for resources jobs of the future

An Ayr workshop is showcasing the benefits of a science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) related career in resources for regional students.
Brisbane Festival 2021 to deliver top talent across the city
Wed 14 Jul 21 at 12:24 PM

Brisbane Festival 2021 to deliver top talent across the city

Brisbane Festival 2021’s program will focus on connecting Brisbane, showcasing Queensland’s incredible talent and brightly bringing to life the city’s streets, suburbs and cultural venues through dazzling, diverse and unique arts experiences
New committee to focus on Gold Coast jobs
Wed 14 Jul 21 at 11:20 AM

New committee to focus on Gold Coast jobs

The Gold Coast is to receive more support from the Palaszczuk Government to create jobs and grow local businesses and industries, with a dedicated Regional Jobs Committee coming to the area.
Call for Small Businesses to sit on Advisory Council
Wed 14 Jul 21 at 11:15 AM

Call for Small Businesses to sit on Advisory Council

The Palaszczuk Government is calling for business owners and entrepreneurs to help deliver the Big Plans for Small Business Strategy by joining the reinvigorated Queensland Small Business Advisory Council (QSBAC).
Australian-first $80 million children’s health and education centre of excellence begins construction on the Gold Coast
Wed 14 Jul 21 at 10:46 AM

Australian-first $80 million children’s health and education centre of excellence begins construction on the Gold Coast

Key tenants have committed to be part of the new Proxima development, a $80 million children’s health and education centre of excellence which commenced construction today.
Workers put finishing touches on Cbus Stadium ahead of 2021 State of Origin finale
Wed 14 Jul 21 at 09:00 AM

Workers put finishing touches on Cbus Stadium ahead of 2021 State of Origin finale

Final preparations are underway at the Gold Coast’s Cbus Super Stadium today, ahead of tonight’s historic first ever NRL State of Origin match.
Central Queensland mine expansion brings more than 150 jobs
Tue 13 Jul 21 at 05:30 PM

Central Queensland mine expansion brings more than 150 jobs

A former mining “minnow” who purchased their first mine in 2015 will soon expand its operations, creating more than 150 jobs in the process.
Queensland Police Dogs honoured at monument launch
Tue 13 Jul 21 at 03:09 PM

Queensland Police Dogs honoured at monument launch

Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP joined Acting Assistant Commissioner Stephen Dabinett today to launch the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Police Dog Service Monument.
RECYCLING TO BECOME A BOOM INDUSTRY IN QUEENSLAND
Tue 13 Jul 21 at 12:28 PM

RECYCLING TO BECOME A BOOM INDUSTRY IN QUEENSLAND

Queensland is set to scale up its waste recycling infrastructure with an $80 million combined investment that will scale up, transform, and grow the state’s waste and recycling industries.
Palaszczuk Government supporting Gold Coast manufacturers with new hub
Tue 13 Jul 21 at 12:00 PM

Palaszczuk Government supporting Gold Coast manufacturers with new hub

The Palaszczuk Government has delivered on another election commitment today with the opening of the Gold Coast Manufacturing Hub that will give the local industry an opportunity to connect, upskill and innovate.
Queensland Resources Communities to get $100 million Infrastructure boost
Tue 13 Jul 21 at 10:40 AM

Queensland Resources Communities to get $100 million Infrastructure boost

Queensland’s resource communities can apply for funding for infrastructure projects that will benefit the community and the regional workers and their families that live in those communities.
New campaign to shine a light on advance life planning
Mon 12 Jul 21 at 03:08 PM

New campaign to shine a light on advance life planning

A new community awareness campaign to understand advance life planning will help protect Queenslanders and their loved ones from the risk of elder abuse in later stages of life, Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman said.