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Extended partnership agreement supports students with learning difficulties
Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships | The Honourable Jackie Trad | 9 October at 10:30amThe Palaszczuk Government has today announced the three-year extension of a highly successful partnership which supports inclusive education in Queensland schools.
Queensland Academy of Sport to build home ground advantage
Minister for Housing and Public Works, Minister for Digital Technology and Minister for Sport | The Honourable Mick de Brenni | 9 October at 7:58amThe Palaszczuk Government is set to invest in new facilities and leadership to cement Queensland’s status as an international leader in the fields of sports science and elite performance programs.
Time for Townsville LNP MP to stand up for Shark Control Program
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries | The Honourable Mark Furner | 8 October at 3:59pmThe Queensland Government has urged Federal Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson to stand up for Queensland swimmers and tourists by getting behind the state’s Shark Control Program.
Time for Bundaberg MPs to stand up for Shark Control Program
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries | The Honourable Mark Furner | 8 October at 1:45pmThe Queensland Government has urged State member for Bundaberg David Batt and Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt to stand up for Queensland swimmers and tourists by getting behind the state’s Shark Control Program.
Time for Sunshine Coast MPs to stand up for Shark Control Program
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries | The Honourable Mark Furner | 8 October at 1:40pmThe Queensland Government has urged Sunshine coast LNP MPs to stand up for Queensland swimmers and tourists by getting behind the state’s Shark Control Program.
Time for Gold Coast MPs to stand up for Shark Control Program
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries | The Honourable Mark Furner | 8 October at 1:34pmThe Queensland Government has urged Gold Coast LNP MPs to stand up for Queensland swimmers and tourists by getting behind the state’s Shark Control Program.
Time for Mackay’s Federal MP to stand up for Shark Control Program
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries | The Honourable Mark Furner | 8 October at 1:25pmThe Queensland Government has urged Federal Member for Dawson George Christensen to stand up for Queensland swimmers and tourists by getting behind the state’s Shark Control Program.
Time for Federal Capricornia MP to stand up for Shark Control Program
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries | The Honourable Mark Furner | 8 October at 1:01pmThe Queensland Government has urged Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry to stand up for Queensland swimmers and tourists by getting behind the state’s Shark Control Program.
Drumlines would be impractical and ineffective in the Great Barrier Reef: Report
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries | The Honourable Mark Furner | 3 October at 1:09pmA new report has found that so-called smart drumlines and a catch-and-release shark control program would be impractical and ineffective in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Ambassador Libby speaks out for Mental Health Week
Minister for Education and Minister for Industrial Relations | The Honourable Grace Grace | 3 October at 9:12amLike she did in the pool during her illustrious swimming career, Queensland Mental Health Ambassador Libby Trickett is looking for ‘PBs’ heading into Mental Health Week (5-13 October).
Government delivers jobs in 2018-19
Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development | The Honourable Shannon Fentiman | 30 September at 3:22pmAlmost 8,700 Queenslanders secured a job last financial year thanks to just two Palaszczuk Government programs.
Palaszczuk Government strengthens bus safety commitment
Minister for Transport and Main Roads | The Honourable Mark Bailey | 30 September at 1:30pmThe Palaszczuk Government has announced it will introduce a raft of measures to bolster safety on south east Queensland buses.
Government pays forward energy dividends
Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy | The Honourable Dr Anthony Lynham | 28 September at 7:00amAlmost $1.5 billion in dividends from Queensland’s publicly-owned electricity assets have been reinvested in driving down power bills.
New service to support women in Townsville affected by domestic, family or sexual violence
Minister for Child Safety, Youth and Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence | The Honourable Di Farmer | 23 September at 2:00pmTownsville women who have experienced domestic, family or sexual violence are being given a helping hand to support their recovery, health and wellbeing with the rollout of a new service.
From bush to beach to Brisbane: new health leader vows quality care for all
Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services | The Honourable Steven Miles | 20 September at 11:44amQueensland Health’s new leader says it’s his mission to ensure every Queenslander enjoys access to world-class healthcare, no matter where they live.
Young people on the right track to helping Logan’s homeless
Minister for Child Safety, Youth and Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence | The Honourable Di Farmer | 20 September at 9:24amYoung offenders in Logan are giving back and supporting those homeless in the city through a partnership with a community garden and local support providers.
Jobs and training on offer to Binna Burra staff
Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning | The Honourable Cameron Dick | 19 September at 4:00pmMore than 50 displaced Binna Burra Lodge employees attended the workers transition session yesterday in Beechmont with employment agencies and tourism employers.
More funding for graziers as Reef protection laws pass
Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef, Minister for Science and Minister for the Arts | The Honourable Leeanne Enoch | 19 September at 3:23pmThe Palaszczuk Government has announced $5.72 million to support graziers, furthering the Government’s support for the agricultural sector.
Shark nets removed from Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries | The Honourable Mark Furner | 19 September at 3:08pmShark nets are being removed from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park after a Federal Court decision backed major changes to the Federal Government’s permit allowing Queensland to operate its Shark Control Program.
2019 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards finalists announced
Minister for Education and Minister for Industrial Relations | The Honourable Grace Grace | 19 September at 3:07pmNext month’s Safe Work and Return to Work Awards ceremony in Brisbane will showcase Queensland’s best work health and safety, rehabilitation and return to work champions.
Tradie Register to protect homeowners rebuilding after bushfires
Premier and Minister for Trade | The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk | 19 September at 10:28amPremier Annastacia Palaszczuk has urged home and property owners affected by bushfires to protect themselves and their family during rebuilding works by using a licensed contractor.
Ian Stewart heads bushfire recovery
Premier and Minister for Trade | The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk | 18 September at 12:26pmPremier Annastacia Palaszczuk has appointed Ian Stewart to take charge of Queensland’s bushfire recovery.
Queensland Government helps bushfire-affected businesses recover
Premier and Minister for Trade | The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk | 18 September at 8:08amPremier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced immediate support for Gold Coast hinterland and Scenic Rim tourism operators to assist their post-bushfire recovery.
Strong progress on community youth crime solutions
Minister for Child Safety, Youth and Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence | The Honourable Di Farmer | 16 September at 12:36pmThe Palaszczuk Government is well on track to implementing all the recommendations contained in Major General Stuart Smith’s report into Townsville youth crime within the recommended timelines.
Bushfire-affected primary producers, small business and not-for-profit organisations receive financial assistance
Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development | The Honourable Shannon Fentiman | 15 September at 1:21pmDisaster assistance has been activated for primary producers, small businesses and not-for-profit organisations affected by the unprecedented bushfires in the Southern Downs Regional Council and Scenic Rim Council areas.