Media Statements

Record funding will flow into transport and roads projects to create jobs and support Queensland’s economic recovery.

Queensland’s economic recovery will be supercharged with the single largest energy investment in the state’s history.

A record $15.3 billion State Budget investment in school and early childhood education will deliver for Queensland children, students and tradies from Far North Queensland to the Gold Coast.

Queensland’s record $22.2 billion health budget will focus on recruiting frontline staff, building health infrastructure, reducing emergency and surgical wait times, and continuing to protect the state from COVID-19.

Queensland’s health response to COVID-19 and its strong plan for economic recovery sees the state now leading the nation for jobs and growth.

The 2021-22 Queensland COVID-19 Economic Recovery Budget will maximise a resilient economy by investing in the frontline, the future, and communities across the state.

Queenslanders are being urged to stand and act together to address elder abuse as part of a new statewide campaign launched ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day tomorrow.

Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP and Commissioner Katarina Carroll today welcomed the announcement of the seven recipients from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) who will receive the Australian Police Medal (APM).

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Chief Superintendents Brad Commens and Tony Johnstone have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to disaster response on this year’s Queens Birthday Honours List.

A mediation service for disputes arising from personalised transport industry complaints will be part of changes announced following a review of the Personalised Transport Ombudsman Act 2019.

State Emergency Service (SES) Director Brian Cox has been awarded the Emergency Services Medal for his exemplary resourcefulness, initiative and leadership as part of the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Three Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) officers have been awarded with the Australian Corrections Medal (ACM) as part of the Queen’s Birthday celebrations.