Media Statements

Today (3 June) Mabo Day brings to a close National Reconciliation Week.

Queensland Health will expand its Covid-19 vaccination rollout this weekend following a massive spike in demand for vaccinations for people aged 40 to 49.

As temperatures begin to drop across some parts of the state, Queenslanders are reminded to review their home fire safety arrangements.

Co-responder teams of police and youth justice workers have engaged with nearly 170 young people since they began patrolling the streets of Mackay this year to reduce youth crime and improve community safety.

One of Queensland’s most popular tourism destinations will soon run off almost entirely renewable energy, and create 14 jobs as part of the state’s economic recovery plan from COVID-19.

Household food scraps and garden waste will be turned into mulch, soil and opportunities for new jobs in a partnership between the Palaszczuk Government and Lockyer Regional Council.

Roma Street and Windsor Fire and Rescue Stations will have greater firefighting and rescue service capability with the delivery of two new state-of-the-art appliances.

The Palaszczuk Government will deliver 30,000 tourism vouchers to entice visitors to head to the Gold Coast as part of the next stage of Queensland’s successful Holiday Dollars program.

Queensland’s resources industry is continuing help drive the state’s economic recovery from COVID-19 with a continued increase in exploration expenditure and jobs.

Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday councils are set to see $15.42 million for projects that will create 210 jobs thanks to the Palaszczuk Government’s signature Works for Queensland program.

Anyone looking to profiteer by selling tickets to the historic 2021 State of Origin Opener in Townsville next week is being reminded of stiff penalties for buying or selling scalped tickets.

Outstanding initiatives driving reconciliation have been recognised in the 2021 Queensland Reconciliation Awards presented tonight in Townsville.