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New plan for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing
The Palaszczuk Government has unveiled a new plan to reduce suicide, problematic alcohol and drug use and mental illnesses among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders.
‘Prosperity and protection’ key themes of Department of Natural Resources and Mines annual report
The sustainable management of Queensland’s natural resources has continued to support businesses and attract economic investment for communities across the state, as highlighted in the Department of Natural Resources and Mines’ annual report tabled in Parliament today.
Queenslanders encouraged to prepare for bushfire season
Firefighters are encouraging Queenslanders to get prepared for bushfire season, particularly in the wake of the Bureau of Meteorology’s Very High Fire Danger ratings for parts of the State today.
Frontline health staff boost for all Queenslanders
The release of the Queensland Health annual reports reflects the benefits of prudent financial management of the system, according to Health and Ambulance Services Minister Cameron Dick.
State Development helping to strengthen Queensland’s Future
The Department of State Development has once again set the benchmark for building Queensland’s economy, harnessing innovation and expanding the suite of industries to create jobs, grow Queensland’s regions and support investment.
Innovative approach to drive open data engagement in Queensland
Innovation and Digital Economy Minister Leeanne Enoch, has encouraged the community to provide feedback as the Palaszczuk Government shapes the first comprehensive Open Data Policy for the Queensland Government.
Have your say on saving koalas
The Palaszczuk Government is seeking comment from the public through a new online survey launched today (Friday) to gauge community perceptions on koalas and their management.
Make safety a priority on the roads this long weekend
With the October long weekend approaching, Acting Main Roads and Road Safety Minister Leeanne Enoch has urged Queenslanders to be extra cautious on the roads.
Crime statistics highlight role of extra police, greater focus on DV and Ice
The Palaszczuk Government’s delivery of an additional 266 police, increased awareness of family and domestic violence, and roadside drug testing last financial year are contributing to greater detection of crime.
Works start on Toowoomba Second Range Crossing viaduct
Works began today on the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing viaduct – an 800m-long road bridge that will extend from the Lockyer Valley and cut through the Toowoomba Range at Mount Kynoch.
Queensland targets biofutures industry and investors
The Palaszczuk Government will test the US, Asian and Australian markets’ appetite to be part of the state’s potential $1 billion biofutures industry with a Request for Information (RFI) advertising campaign to be followed by an Expression of Interest (EOI) process in the coming ...
Transport Minister announces review of bus driver safety
The Palaszczuk Government has committed to a wide-ranging review into bus driver safety across Queensland, after concerns were raised by key stakeholders at the Bus Safety Forum earlier this year.
Holiday windfall for tourism industry
Queensland tourism operators are celebrating a bumper season, Tourism Minister Kate Jones announced today.
Queensland offers support to restore South Australia electricity supplies
The Queensland Government-owned transmission company, Powerlink Queensland, has offered assistance to South Australia to restore its electricity supplies, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said.
Cabinet to meet in Townsville next week
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will bring her Cabinet to meet in Townsville next Tuesday (4 October).
Queensland's mining tech in the spotlight
Two Queensland mining technology companies are taking centre stage, as they showcase new products at a US conference, and chase a bigger chunk of the US$220.4 billion North American mining market.
Police remember fallen colleagues
Police Minister Bill Byrne and Commissioner Ian Stewart today paused to pay tribute to the 143 fallen Queensland Police Service officers on National Police Remembrance Day.
Crocodile removal contract extended for Dawul Wuru Aboriginal Corporation
The Palaszczuk Government has extended the crocodile management contract of the Dawul Wuru Aboriginal Corporation in Cairns until June 2017.
Queensland slams Turnbull tourism tax hike
Acting Treasurer and Tourism Minister Kate Jones has slammed the Federal Government’s blatant cash grab after jacking-up Australia’s Passenger Movement Charge by $5 – which will see every passenger exiting the country forced to pay $60 as part of their airline ticket.
Housing construction booms in Aitkenvale
Construction is expected to start on three new Government-led housing projects in Townsville by the end of the year, supporting more than 125 contractors and injecting more than $3.3 million into the local economy.
Local sponsorship a first for Gladstone Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers
Three Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers will be on patrol in Gladstone thanks to a sponsorship agreement with ConocoPhillips on behalf of Australia Pacific LNG.
Queensland’s enthusiasm for environmental innovation and sustainability stronger than ever
Judging has begun in the 2016 Premier’s Sustainability Awards with nearly 150 nominations received from businesses, rural landholders, schools, communities and individuals across Queensland.
Backpacker tax – tinkering not enough
Tourism Minister Kate Jones today slammed the Turnbull Government for not axing the backpacker tax.
Boosting Queensland’s health exports focus of roundtable, trade mission
Queensland’s readiness to tap into the growing multi-billion dollar international market for health care services was a hot topic at the second in a series of high level meetings with private sector health industry leaders today.
$1 million backing for new female prisoner re-integration program
Minister for Corrective Services Bill Byrne has today announced an additional $1 million annually for a new program designed to give female prisoners a better chance of successfully re-integrating back into the community and reducing the incidence of re-offending and going back t ...
Palaszczuk Government affirms commitment to protect the Great Barrier Reef
The Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to protecting the Great Barrier Reef was reaffirmed today at a positive meeting with UNESCO in Paris.
Advisory group to set new path on Government procurement
The Palaszczuk Government is charting a new course for Government procurement with a new advisory group of key industry leaders meeting for the first time today.
School’s out and science in these holidays
More than 160 Year 11 students are preparing for the jobs of tomorrow these school holidays at Queensland University of Technology’s STEM camp.
Landholder rights strengthened on mining activity
From today, landholders and miners have more certainty about their land access rights and responsibilities around resource developments.
Premier offers Shark Control Program expertise to NSW
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has offered the Queensland Government’s expertise managing a Shark Control Program, over the last 50 years, to New South Wales.