Media Statements
Fri 28 May 21 at 09:35 AM
Slabs poured on first terrace homes at Carseldine Village
Construction on the first 53 terrace homes at Carseldine Village, a 100% solar and battery neighbourhood, is underway, supporting around 60 construction jobs.
Thu 27 May 21 at 07:52 PM
Debt reduction and savings measures approved by Parliament
Queensland Parliament has today passed a series of measures the underpin the Palaszczuk Government’s plan to reduce debt and achieve $3 billion in savings over four years.
Thu 27 May 21 at 06:30 PM
Path to Treaty guides Queensland’s reconciliation journey
The launch of this year’s National Reconciliation Week events has sharpened the focus on the Queensland Government’s commitment to Path to Treaty.
Thu 27 May 21 at 12:17 PM
Water fee waivers support drought and disaster recovery
More than 18,000 Queensland businesses affected by natural disasters have had their annual water licence fees waived to help them get back on their feet.
Thu 27 May 21 at 12:10 PM
Great Barrier Reef fleet expands in Townsville
The Australian and Queensland Governments are expanding their flotilla of Great Barrier Reef protection vessels under the Joint Field Management program with a new 19-metre barge to be based in Townsville.
Thu 27 May 21 at 12:00 PM
Darling Downs to be supercharged in big battery first
The Palaszczuk Government is supercharging the Darling Downs with connection of the state’s largest battery to the transmission network nearing completion at Wandoan.
Thu 27 May 21 at 11:55 AM
Qld govt helps FNQ logger to branch out and create local jobs
An Indigenous logging company will start initial milling of timber and create more than 50 new jobs, mostly in The Cape, thanks to a grant from the Palaszczuk Government.
Thu 27 May 21 at 11:20 AM
Small businesses get larger slice of government procurement
Queensland’s small to medium businesses are reaping the rewards of the Palaszczuk Government’s new procurement targets.
Thu 27 May 21 at 10:30 AM
K’gari (Fraser Island) Bushfire Review Report tabled
The Inspector-General Emergency Management’s review report and the government’s response to the K’Gari (Fraser Island) bushfires have been tabled in State Parliament.
Thu 27 May 21 at 10:21 AM
Parliamentary Inquiry to put social isolation under the spotlight
The Palaszczuk Government is delivering on its commitment to address social isolation and loneliness, today announcing a Parliamentary Inquiry on the issue in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu 27 May 21 at 08:06 AM
Curtis Pitt to champion screen sector in Far North Queensland
Far North Queensland’s thriving screen industry will receive a further boost with Speaker of the Queensland Parliament and Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt championing the region to attract productions, create jobs and maximise opportunities.
Wed 26 May 21 at 02:05 PM
Isa Rodeo ticket sales buck the record
Pre-event ticket sales for the largest and richest rodeo in the southern hemisphere are bucking the 2019 record by up to 20 per cent.