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Consultation on proposed reforms to child sexual offence laws
Queenslanders are being urged to have their say about proposed new legislation aimed at strengthening the state’s child sexual offence laws.
CQ jobs, investment loom as hydrogen study kicks off
Central Queensland could be home to Australia’s largest hydrogen project with a $5 million study underway into a hydrogen plant at Stanwell Power Station.
Child Safety and Youth Justice drive non-government jobs in Queensland
The Palaszczuk Government is continuing to create jobs across Queensland, funding thousands of frontline jobs in the non-government sector.
Resource Recovery Round Two funding opens today
Overwhelming interest in Stream One of the Queensland Government’s $100 million Resource Recovery Industry Development Program (RRIDP) has seen a second round of $15 million fast-tracked, with expressions of interest for round two opening today.
Queensland Parliament heads north
Townsville will take pride of place when State Parliament moves north next month.
Royalties agreement set to supercharge Century Zinc Mine restart
The Palaszczuk Government will supercharge the ramp up of the $150 million Century Zinc Mine, supporting more than 260 construction and 240 operational roles, after negotiating a royalty deferral agreement with miner New Century Resources.
Queensland: Inland Rail deal can be done with fairer funding
Ahead of a two-day Inland Rail conference in Toowoomba this week, the Palaszczuk Government has put the interstate rail freight project at the centre of funding negotiations with Canberra.
Parliament backs govt on mine & quarry worker safety
Parliament tonight rejected an LNP move to delay action on health and safety reforms for the state’s 50,000 mine and quarry workers.
More time to comment on Racing Integrity Act review
More time to comment on Racing Integrity Act review
Palaszczuk Government backs Queensland’s INAS Games athletes
A Queenslander has been named co-captain of the Australian team for the world’s biggest sporting event for intellectually challenged athletes.
Choose a career in health using new website
Young Queenslanders who want to work in health will have a new website to show them the way.
Palaszczuk Government driving job opportunities across Queensland
The Palaszczuk Government’s record Queensland Corrective Services budget is driving job opportunities right across the state.
Magic Round delivers millions for Queensland businesses
The inaugural NRL Magic Round pumped a whopping $20million into Queensland’s economy over four days according to economic modelling released today.
Major corporations and community organisations to unite against domestic violence
The Queensland Government is calling on the corporate and community sectors to join the fight against domestic violence at a forum next month.
Solutions to the state’s infrastructure needs
The Queensland Government’s key independent infrastructure advisor, Building Queensland, has today published its 2019 Infrastructure Pipeline Report.
Queensland LNP don’t care about waste management
Queensland’s LNP have revealed they want to send Queensland backwards yet again, with their motion in Queensland Parliament tonight to try and repeal the waste levy.
Palaszczuk Government and LGAQ continue Partners in Government Agreement
The Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to a strong partnership with local government was confirmed today at the signing of the 2019 Partners in Government Agreement with the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ).
One crane, two crane, three crane, four… at Queen’s Wharf
Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones has today revealed a third tower crane would soon tower over the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane site.
Seniors support initiative extended
An initiative to help Queensland seniors with new consumer protections has been extended by the Palaszczuk Government.
Young offenders give back to the Townsville community
Young offenders have performed almost 4,000 hours of community service in Townsville, as well as the Burdekin, Palm Island, Ingham and Charters Towers during 2018–19.
Palaszczuk Government’s multicultural policy making great strides
The Palaszczuk Government’s Multicultural Policy, Our story, our future, has helped people from culturally diverse backgrounds experiencing domestic and family violence, and has improved pathways for employment during its first three years.
Crews up to mountain challenge
On-ground works are underway on schedule on a $6 million project to maintain a critical transmission line perched on a steep Far North Queensland mountainside.
Palaszczuk Government cracks down on dangerous devices used by extremists
The Palaszczuk Government has given the green light to new powers that target the tactics of extremists who pose a risk to the public and themselves.
Fastest growing food industry brings jobs bonanza to North Queensland
The Premier has announced leading seafood producer Tassal is investing in North Queensland which will bring 1000 jobs to the region and a significant boost to the local economy.
North Straddie no longer Queensland’s best kept secret
More people are discovering the magic of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), with the latest visitor research showing that annual tourism numbers have grown by more than five per cent.
Your chance to be part of a B.OLD conversation
Eight Queensland-made short films that challenge stereotypes about ageing were released at a red-carpet event in Brisbane (19 August), as part of this year’s Seniors Week celebrations.
Confidence high for Queensland’s SMEs
The confidence of Queensland’s small and medium business owners is shining bright according to the latest Sensis Business Index survey.
Rich arts experiences provide opportunities for Queenslanders
Communities across Queensland will have access to a range of vibrant arts and cultural experiences thanks to $837,534 in funding from the Palaszczuk Government.
Logan Motorway upgrade unlocks southside bottlenecks
Traffic is flowing more smoothly on one of south-east Queensland’s busiest roads as a two-year project to widen sections of the Logan and Gateway Motorways comes to an end.
Mines Minister eyes deadline on safety reset
A statewide initiative to refocus on safety has already reached nearly half the state’s 50,000-strong mine and quarry workforce.