Media Statements

Following a bumper year for Queensland film, television and games production, the Palaszczuk Government will inject a further $71 million as part of the state’s Economic Recovery Plan to continue growing Queensland’s booming screen industry.

Among 157 inspirational Queenslanders who have made the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List, seven have received an extra commendation in recognition of their contribution to Australia’s pandemic response.

The Palaszczuk Government’s State Budget will allocate $460 million in a big boost for job skills, training, and an assistance program for businesses to hire the unemployed.

The Palaszczuk Government’s new Small Business Strategy will focus on giving small business operators, jobseekers and workers the right skills and the right support to meet the needs of the Queensland’s small business sector.

The Palaszczuk Government will expand its commitment to racing with new funding to deliver infrastructure, jobs and inject millions of dollars into the state’s economy.

The Palaszczuk Government is helping to bring more once-in-a-lifetime blockbuster exhibitions to Queensland, with a $6 million injection over three years included in next week’s State Budget as part of Queensland Economic Recovery Plan.

A Charleville resident, experienced board director and former country council Mayor, along with a retired army Brigadier have been appointed to the South West Hospital and Health Board.

An experienced director and chief executive officer of community-based health and welfare organisations has been appointed to the Central West Hospital and Health Board.

Three new members have been appointed to the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Board.

In a show of confidence in the Townsville Hospital and Health Board member Michelle Morton has been reappointed for a further term.

A former deputy mayor with a wealth of financial consulting experience has been appointed Chair of the Mackay Hospital and Health Board.

A university chancellor with an accomplished engineering background is the latest appointee to the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Board