Media Statements

Government moves to establish Public Trustee Advisory and Monitoring Board
Thu 28 Oct 21 at 01:36 PM

Government moves to establish Public Trustee Advisory and Monitoring Board

The Palaszczuk Government has introduced legislation to establish a Public Trustee Advisory and Monitoring Board to enhance transparency and public accountability of Queensland’s Public Trustee.
TAFE Teachers celebrated on World Teachers’ Day
Thu 28 Oct 21 at 01:00 PM

TAFE Teachers celebrated on World Teachers’ Day

TAFE Queensland educators are being acknowledged for going above and beyond to support their students ahead of World Teachers' Day tomorrow.
Thousands of homes to be delivered through Qld’s record investment in social and affordable housing
Thu 28 Oct 21 at 12:30 PM

Thousands of homes to be delivered through Qld’s record investment in social and affordable housing

The Palaszczuk Government is forging ahead with plans to deliver more than 7000 new social and affordable homes for Queenslanders over the next four years.
Resources communities urged to get vaccinated and protected from COVID
Thu 28 Oct 21 at 12:12 PM

Resources communities urged to get vaccinated and protected from COVID

The Palaszczuk Government and Queensland’s peak resources body have come together to urge people in regional mining communities to get vaccinated.
Yeppoon’s Trent Miles, Director of All Industries Group and volunteer business mentor with more than 12 years' experience in manufacturing, sales, distribution and management said it was a rewarding program for both mentors and mentees and encouraged other professionals to take part.
Thu 28 Oct 21 at 12:05 PM

Search on for Central Queensland’s business mentors

The search is on for business, industry and export specialists who can volunteer as Central Queensland’s newest business mentors, with registrations closing at the end of October.
Palaszczuk Govt’s Great Qld Getaway tourism campaign sells out early
Thu 28 Oct 21 at 12:04 PM

Palaszczuk Govt’s Great Qld Getaway tourism campaign sells out early

Queensland’s latest tourism marketing promotion has sold out four days ahead of schedule
Brisbane’s Canio Muscillo, who has been a volunteer business mentor since 2019, said it was a rewarding program for both mentors and mentees and encouraged other professionals to take part.
Thu 28 Oct 21 at 12:00 PM

Search on for Brisbane’s business mentors

The search is on for business, industry and export specialists who can volunteer as Brisbane’s newest business mentors, with registrations closing at the end of October.
Laws to establish an independent Inspector of Detention Services introduced
Thu 28 Oct 21 at 11:56 AM

Laws to establish an independent Inspector of Detention Services introduced

The Palaszczuk Government has introduced new legislation into Parliament to establish an independent inspector to oversee the State’s detention facilities.
Queensland competition showcases smart and consumer-savvy kids
Thu 28 Oct 21 at 11:31 AM

Queensland competition showcases smart and consumer-savvy kids

The winners of the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) Buy Smart Competition 2021 have been announced today with students from Years 4 and above claiming a share of $15,000 prize money.
Small businesses encouraged to check cyber fitness
Thu 28 Oct 21 at 11:30 AM

Small businesses encouraged to check cyber fitness

As Cyber Security Awareness Month draws to a close, small businesses are being encouraged to check their cyber fitness and reduce the risks of working online with a new toolkit from Business Queensland.
Interim Action Plan for Tourism Recovery
Thu 28 Oct 21 at 11:09 AM

Interim Plan for tourism recovery

Queensland will lure a bigger slice of Australian’s lucrative conference and business events with a $14 million, two-year investment to deliver more hospitality jobs and support the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan.
Extra school pop-up clinics on offer this People’s Long Weekend
Thu 28 Oct 21 at 10:52 AM

Extra school pop-up clinics on offer this People’s Long Weekend

More Queensland schools will host pop-up vaccine clinics over the People’s Long Weekend.