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Tamborine community celebrates Rhoda Rushbrook Park opening
Tamborine Mountain’s reputation as a vibrant tourist destination has been given a boost with the opening of the Rhoda Rushbrook Park, made possible through more than $340,000 in funding from the Palaszczuk Government.
Crocodile management zones changed in Mareeba Shire Council area
The Palaszczuk Government has responded to the Mareeba community’s concerns about crocodile safety by changing the Queensland Crocodile Management Plan (QCMP) to allow the targeting of all crocodiles for removal within certain Mareeba Shire Council areas.
Hi-tech tools to find SEQ koalas
The Palaszczuk Government will deploy cutting-edge bioacoustic recognition and drones in a hi-tech effort to find and protect koalas in South East Queensland.
Another increase in Child Safety staff for South East region
Child Safety services in the South East region will receive a boost with 51 additional Child Safety staff starting work in the region in the next two years.
Independent report: land clearing puts Queensland’s threatened species in peril
An independent scientific report released today reveals the dangers to Queensland’s threatened species caused by land clearing.
Queensland students unlock the code to a bright future
A new coding competition for Queensland school students will uncover our emerging digital creators and innovators and drive a new focus on digital learning.
Juicy news for strawberry lovers
Strawberry lovers will have a new Queensland-bred favourite to sink their teeth into this season, and growers are licking their lips in anticipation.
Expert panel appointed to advise on fisheries management reform
Queensland’s Chief Scientist Professor Suzanne Miller will chair a new expert panel to advise on fisheries management and the implementation of the Palaszczuk Government’s extensive reform strategy.
Up to $3 million available for prawn farmers affected by White Spot
Prawn farmers in the Logan and Albert River catchments whose operations have been disrupted by White Spot Disease can now apply for up to $3 million in low interest finance to aid their recovery.
Palaszczuk Government to tackle Swanbank nuisance odour
The Palaszczuk Government will stop industries in Swanbank from taking on noxious rubbish that produces offensive odours for the residential areas nearby.
More funding and lower interest rates for farm loans
The Queensland Government’s First Start and Sustainability Loans are now open for application again, with more funding and lower interest rates.
Next year’s Myriad innovation festival to build on 2017 success
Queensland will once again host Australasia’s premier international technology and innovation festival in 2018, following a stunning debut this year.
QPC draft report on manufacturing in Queensland
Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment, Curtis Pitt, has welcomed the Queensland Productivity Commission’s draft report into the manufacturing sector as an opportunity to assess options for boosting output, exports, and jobs in our manufacturing sector.
Scallop fishery to benefit from $2.58m investment in research and monitoring
A $2.58 million fisheries research and monitoring program will track recovery of Queensland’s scallop stock following significant decline in recent years.
Queenslanders hooked on freshwater fishing
Recreational fishers throughout Queensland are set to reap the benefits of more than three million fish will be stocked in Queensland dams and weirs over the coming year.
Cane growers commit to change for the Great Barrier Reef
More than 100 cane growers have pledged to protect the Great Barrier Reef by signing up to a Palaszczuk Government program that improves the long-term sustainability of farms and the environment.
New Land Court Member Appointed
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath has appointed Peta Stilgoe OAM as the new member of the Land Court of Queensland.
77,300 net new jobs created under Palaszczuk Government’s economic plan
Today’s ABS figures show 77,300 net new jobs have been created under the Palaszczuk Government’s economic plan.
Acting Ministerial arrangements
Two Ministers will share responsibilities for Energy, Water Supply, Biofuels, Main Roads, Road Safety and Ports following my decision to stand Mark Bailey aside as a Minister last night.
Environmental conservation grants up to $50,000 on offer
The Palaszczuk Government has opened the second round of its $12 million Community Sustainability Action Grants to projects that address conservation and climate change impacts or improve eco-efficiency of buildings.
More Body Worn Cameras for Queensland Police
Minister for Police Mark Ryan has today announced the commencement of stage two of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) statewide roll out of body worn cameras (BWC).
1000 new bunk beds to be constructed for Queensland correctional centres
Minister for Corrective Services Mark Ryan has announced today the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to increase prisoner bed capacity at Queensland correctional centres by commencing construction on 1000 new bunk beds.
Sentencing Council reports back on child exploitation material
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath will consider recommendations in the Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council’s review of the classification of child exploitation material.
Government finalises Crime Statistics Unit
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath has revealed the funding and model for a new independent crime statistics body.
New funding to boost domestic and family violence services in Toowoomba and Darling Downs
Women and children affected by domestic and family violence in the Toowoomba and the Darling Downs will benefit from a $9.6m million funding boost to domestic and family violence support services.
Tourism plan maps out future training for 20,000 new jobs
Minister for Training and Skills Yvette D’Ath has today released a plan that maps out the future of the tourism workforce and outlines how the industry is expected to need another 20,000 workers by 2020.
$33.9 million to assist Queensland job seekers
Up to 7,100 job seekers across Queensland will be able to access training programs to help find work, thanks to the Palaszczuk Government’s newest round of funding under the successful Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
Palaszczuk Government invests in prison security to keep Queenslanders safe
The Palaszczuk Government has committed $26.8 million in 2017-18 to continue the State’s five-year perimeter security upgrade program with works scheduled for completion by 2020 and creating more than 37 construction jobs.
Shared services initiative saves Queensland Government millions
The Palaszczuk Government’s push to digitise government services and modernise finance and human resource systems in the public sector is paying big dividends.
Mark Bailey
I met with Mark Bailey tonight and I have asked him to stand aside as Minister pending the outcome of the State Archivist investigation into his deactivation of his personal email account.