Media Statements
Wed 30 Jun 21 at 11:04 AM
New scaffolding rules protect building workers
New rules around scaffolding kick in from tomorrow to protect the lives of Queensland construction workers.
Tue 29 Jun 21 at 06:40 PM
Power companies urged to keep the lights on
Energy Minister Mick de Brenni has urged power companies not to cut off the state’s most vulnerable as a COVID moratorium comes to an end on June 30.
Tue 29 Jun 21 at 05:15 PM
Respected executive appointed as next Queensland Corrective Services Commissioner
A national search has found Queensland’s next Corrective Services Commissioner from within the agency’s own ranks.
Tue 29 Jun 21 at 03:53 PM
Appointment of Queensland’s Public Advocate and Public Guardian
Dr John Chesterman has been appointed to the role of Queensland’s Public Advocate, and senior government lawyer Shayna Smith has been appointed Queensland’s Public Guardian the Palaszczuk Government announced today
Tue 29 Jun 21 at 02:47 PM
South East Queensland, Townsville, Magnetic and Palm Islands to enter lockdown
A three-day lockdown will come into force from 6pm Tuesday 29 June, covering 11 local government areas (LGAs) in South East Queensland in addition to the Townsville LGA, including Magnetic Island and Palm Island.Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the lockdown was necessary to tackle emerging COVID-19 community transmission in Queensland.“With the new Delta strain now in the Queensland community, we can’t afford to take any chances,” the Premier said.“This highly infectiou...
Tue 29 Jun 21 at 12:46 PM
Palaszczuk Government backing state’s students
One year after introducing tough new measures to ensure Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) contracted by the Palaszczuk Government are delivering courses to a high standard, 12 have had their agreements terminated and 43 have faced sanctions.
Tue 29 Jun 21 at 10:08 AM
Queensland social enterprise grants closing soon
Queensland non-profit social enterprises have a few days left to apply for funding from the Palaszczuk Government, with grants of up to $20,000 available.
Mon 28 Jun 21 at 08:00 PM
New appointments announced for Queensland Government corporations
A number of new appointments have been made to key Queensland Government-owned corporations, including CS Energy, Energy Queensland and Sunwater.
Mon 28 Jun 21 at 04:16 PM
Queenslanders urged to get tested, more vaccine hubs to open
Queenslanders are strongly encouraged to register their interest in getting vaccinated and come forward for testing if they experience any COVID-19 symptoms.
Mon 28 Jun 21 at 03:43 PM
Innovative ideas to get Queenslanders moving
New and creative ideas to keep Queenslanders active and healthy are predicted to generate more than $6 million for the Palaszczuk Government’s Economic Recovery Plan.
Mon 28 Jun 21 at 02:30 PM
Qld Govt secures international rugby blockbuster for Brisbane
The Palaszczuk Government has stepped up to deliver a new venue for the first match of the Wallabies three-Test series against France on July 7.
Mon 28 Jun 21 at 02:04 PM
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has called on Queenslanders to once again mask up to stop the spread of COVID-19.