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Queensland COVID-19 – Thursday, April 9
Premier and Minister for Trade | The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk | Yesterday at 5:03pmQueensland will be further protected – physically and financially - from coronavirus, with new travel rules for residents returning from interstate, and rental security for tenants and owners.
Construction contract awarded for Roma health student accommodation
Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning | The Honourable Cameron Dick | Yesterday at 7:30amRoma’s new $5.95 million health student accommodation precinct continues moving ahead with Woollam Constructions awarded the building contract.
PPE supply chain boosted by industry and community
Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning | The Honourable Cameron Dick | Tuesday at 12:28pmQueensland Health has a 3000+ supply of face-shields, thanks to the ingenuity, agility and generosity of both industry and community stakeholders.
$17.5 million plan to protect families of health heroes
Premier and Minister for Trade | The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk | Monday at 5:01pmThousands of Queensland’s frontline health workers could be provided free accommodation if they want to self-isolate.
New job vacancies in Brisbane
Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development | The Honourable Shannon Fentiman | 2 April at 2:50pmA new round of job vacancies is being advertised in Brisbane during Australia’s unprecedented COVID-19 response.
New Ergon Energy depot generates work for locals
Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy | The Honourable Dr Anthony Lynham | 2 April at 7:00amWork is set to begin on a new $5.2 million Ergon depot that will support up to 30 jobs in the Whitsunday region.
Daredevil tradies hanging out at Museum of Tropical Queensland
Minister for Housing and Public Works, Minister for Digital Technology and Minister for Sport | The Honourable Mick de Brenni | 27 March at 9:30amTradies working on the roof of the Museum of Tropical Queensland have been giving passers by an unexpected sight, as work is undertaken to replace the curved metal sheet roof after it was damaged during the 2019 monsoon event.
More Paradise water available as dam investigations continue
Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy | The Honourable Dr Anthony Lynham | 25 March at 10:00amAll the water sitting in Paradise Dam will be prioritised for existing customers, including Burnett farmers, while more work is done to identify a long-term solution.
Queensland braces for COVID-19 impacts
Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships | The Honourable Jackie Trad | 19 March at 11:44amThe latest employment figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show Queensland is entering the long ordeal of coronavirus impacts from a position of strength.
Power disconnections stopped to support vulnerable Queenslanders
Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships | The Honourable Jackie Trad | 19 March at 5:00amErgon and Energex are to back off disconnecting power for householders experiencing hardship due to the ongoing impacts of coronavirus.
Disaster assistance for flooded communities in South-West Queensland
Minister for Fire and Emergency Services | The Honourable Craig Crawford | 18 March at 3:37pmDisaster assistance is now available to six local councils in south-west Queensland to repair roads and other infrastructure following extreme flooding in the region.
Local communities to have a say in how young offenders complete Community Service Orders
Minister for Child Safety, Youth and Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence | The Honourable Di Farmer | 18 March at 6:00amYoung offenders will be matched with community groups, local organisations and the elderly to work on local projects in a new program to be rolled out across Queensland.
Palaszczuk Government secures Jeff Horn bout for Townsville
Premier and Minister for Trade | The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk | 12 March at 1:35pmPremier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today announced the government has secured the latest Jeff Horn bout at Townsville’s new world-class stadium.
New funding to tackle youth crime in Mount Isa
Minister for Child Safety, Youth and Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence | The Honourable Di Farmer | 12 March at 12:05pmThe Palaszczuk Government’s crackdown on youth crime includes $2.25 million over three years to trial a new ‘On Country’ program in Mount Isa.
PREMIER'S SPEECH - UN International Women's Day Breakfast
Premier and Minister for Trade | The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk | 3 March at 12:35pmCan I welcome each and everyone of you to this morning’s event.
Community Youth Response under way in Cairns
Minister for Child Safety, Youth and Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence | The Honourable Di Farmer | 27 February at 1:12pmThe Palaszczuk Government is rolling out a community driven program in Cairns that has proven success in reducing youth crime, backed by a half million dollar investment.
Disaster assistance for more flood-impacted communities in Queensland
Minister for Fire and Emergency Services | The Honourable Craig Crawford | 26 February at 10:30amDisaster assistance is now available in Etheridge Shire Council and Whitsunday Regional Council to repair roads and other infrastructure following extreme monsoonal rainfall.
Further $12.5 million in funding flows to flood-impacted communities
Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning | The Honourable Cameron Dick | 25 February at 10:24amJOINT STATEMENT
State govt awards first ever tender for a Qld ecotourism trail
Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Development and Minister for Cross River Rail | The Honourable Kate Jones | 25 February at 9:30amTourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones has today announced the preferred tenderer to start construction on the Cooloola Great Walk – the first ecotourism trail ever to be delivered by the Queensland Government.
Bushfire assistance grants available to more Queensland primary producers
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries | The Honourable Mark Furner | 24 February at 3:55pmImpacted farmers in an additional 11 local government areas across Southern and Eastern Queensland will now have access to grants of up to $75,000 to assist with their bushfire recovery.
Palaszczuk Government starts 2020 with more strong jobs delivery
Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships | The Honourable Jackie Trad | 20 February at 11:15amThe Palaszczuk Government delivered 4,700 Queensland jobs in January, according to data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
QBuild doubles down with second jobs intake
Minister for Housing and Public Works, Minister for Digital Technology and Minister for Sport | The Honourable Mick de Brenni | 19 February at 2:13pmJobs ads are open for another 40 frontline tradies to join the iconic government construction arm, QBuild, on the same day the Palaszczuk Government welcomes 20 new apprentices at a formal reception in Parliament House.
Disaster assistance for more flood-impacted communities in North Queensland
Minister for Fire and Emergency Services | The Honourable Craig Crawford | 14 February at 3:00pmDisaster assistance is now available to the Burke, Croydon, Kowanyama, McKinlay and Mornington councils to help rebuild after the recent monsoon and flooding.
Rocky forum to help affected Lactalis workers
Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning | The Honourable Cameron Dick | 11 February at 8:00amThe Palaszczuk Government has acted immediately to convene a forum on Monday 17 February to assist the Lactalis workers affected by the closure of the Rockhampton facility.
Disaster assistance for more flood-impacted communities in Queensland
Minister for Fire and Emergency Services | The Honourable Craig Crawford | 6 February at 12:00pmDisaster assistance has been extended to the Carpentaria, Flinders and Winton Councils to help rebuild after the recent monsoon and flooding.