Media Statements

On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure boost for Queensland
Thu 20 May 21 at 11:17 AM

On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure boost for Queensland

The Australian Government is bolstering support for drought affected farmers in Queensland through the $100 million On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme.
Palaszczuk Government working with first responders on safety
Thu 20 May 21 at 10:00 AM

Palaszczuk Government working with first responders on safety

The Palaszczuk Government has announced it will soon start detailed consultation into how Queensland can better protect the safety of first responders from passing motorists.
Southport Yacht Club to host new superyacht berthing simulations
Thu 20 May 21 at 08:30 AM

Southport Yacht Club to host new superyacht berthing simulations

The next generation of superyachts of up to 130 metres will be one step closer to berthing at the Southport Yacht Club thanks to advanced simulation technology.
Queensland on space launch trajectory
Thu 20 May 21 at 08:10 AM

Queensland on space launch trajectory

Queensland could be home to a new space launch facility at Abbot Point near Mackay.
Premier calls on Australians to “Work in Paradise” with new tourism campaign
Thu 20 May 21 at 07:00 AM

Premier calls on Australians to “Work in Paradise” with new tourism campaign

The Palaszczuk Government will today launch a multi-million-dollar campaign to lure thousands of workers from across Australia to take a tourism job in regional Queensland.
Funding boost for Queensland’s primary producers with $20m loan scheme extension
Wed 19 May 21 at 02:25 PM

Funding boost for Queensland’s primary producers with $20m loan scheme extension

The Queensland Government has committed another $20 million in funding for low-interest productivity loans for Queensland’s primary producers bringing the total investment in Queensland’s agriculture through the Primary Industry Productivity Enhancement Scheme (PIPES) from $100 million to $120 million per year from 1 July.
Show cause notice issued to North West HHS Board
Wed 19 May 21 at 01:58 PM

Show cause notice issued to North West HHS Board

Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath has issued a show cause notice to the North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) Board.
More than half a million in grants to councils to support the SES
Wed 19 May 21 at 01:30 PM

More than half a million in grants to councils to support the SES

From Georgetown to the Gold Coast, more than $586,000 in grants have been provided by the Palaszczuk Government to councils across Queensland to help them support their local SES groups.
Emergency Services volunteers celebrated in Townsville
Wed 19 May 21 at 01:10 PM

Emergency Services volunteers celebrated in Townsville

Commitment, dedication and community spirit has been celebrated in Townsville today with emergency responders converging on The Strand for Wear Orange Wednesday (WoW Day) to thank State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers and to show appreciation to all emergency services volunteers during National Volunteer Week
Have your say on future of Queensland’s resources industry
Wed 19 May 21 at 12:57 PM

Have your say on future of Queensland’s resources industry

Queenslanders can now have their say on the future of the state’s resources industry.
New air quality info to help during times of bushfire
Wed 19 May 21 at 10:50 AM

New air quality info to help during times of bushfire

Public health information during bushfires will receive a $4.7 million shot in the arm, with the Palaszczuk Government upgrading and expanding its network of air quality monitoring stations throughout Queensland.