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4,900 new jobs in Queensland
Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships | The Honourable Jackie Trad | 18 April at 1:10pmMore than 192,000 Queenslanders have now found work since the Palaszczuk Government was elected, according to ABS Labour Force Data released today.
Cairns recycling on the rise with recovery facility expansion
Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning | The Honourable Cameron Dick | 16 April at 10:03amThe Cairns Material Recovery Facility (MRF) will soon have double the processing capacity, with upgrade works to be supported with funding from Round 4 of the Palaszczuk Government’s $295 million Building our Regions (BoR) program.
Share your vision for a safer Queensland
Minister for Education and Minister for Industrial Relations | The Honourable Grace Grace | 15 April at 4:15pmIndustrial Relations Minister Grace Grace has launched the 2019 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards.
World-first campaign drives ‘smarter, not faster’ message this Easter
Minister for Transport and Main Roads | The Honourable Mark Bailey | 14 April at 7:45pmThe Palaszczuk Government has launched a world-first road safety campaign to encourage Queenslanders to ‘drive smarter, not faster’ ahead of the Easter long weekend.
Best way for Morrison to support young workers is to restore trainings cuts
Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development | The Honourable Shannon Fentiman | 14 April at 10:38amScott Morrison should use his visit to Queensland today to announce restored funding for apprentices and trainees.
Queensland floodplain management plan sets new national benchmark
Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning | The Honourable Cameron Dick | 9 April at 11:00amThe Palaszczuk Government has partnered with local governments in south east Queensland to set a national benchmark for floodplain management with the release of the Brisbane River Strategic Floodplain Management Plan and a flood resilient building guide for homes.
Financial inclusion plan delivering for vulnerable Queenslanders
Minister for Communities and Minister for Disability Services and Seniors | The Honourable Coralee O'Rourke | 5 April at 1:19pmThe Palaszczuk Government continues to deliver on its Queensland Financial Inclusion Plan, supporting vulnerable Queenslanders experiencing financial stress and hardship.
Borobi comes out of retirement to teach Indigenous languages
Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Development and Minister for the Commonwealth Games | The Honourable Kate Jones | 5 April at 12:02pmThe loveable mascot of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games will return to the spotlight as an animated Indigenous language champion.
Whitsunday bags $1.5 million for barra and boating bonanza
Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning | The Honourable Cameron Dick | 5 April at 12:00pmLake Proserpine is set to lure more visitors and hook 10 regional construction jobs, off the back of funding through Round 4 of the Palaszczuk Government’s successful $295 million Building our Regions (BoR) program.
Oonoonba State School students and staff return to home base
Premier and Minister for Trade | The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk | 5 April at 6:12amStudents and staff at Oonoonba State School will return to the classroom today, two months after the school was ravaged by the Townsville floods.
Cleveland Youth Detention Centre beds come online
Minister for Child Safety, Youth and Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence | The Honourable Di Farmer | 4 April at 11:39amTwo new units at the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre have opened, increasing the centre’s capacity.
Morrison budget delivers more cuts to Queensland’s apprentices and trainees
Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development | The Honourable Shannon Fentiman | 3 April at 11:20amQueensland apprentices and trainees looking for their fair share of support from Canberra were disappointed by last night’s budget.
"Back in Black but Queensland still left in the dark" - Premier
Premier and Minister for Trade | The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk | 3 April at 10:10amSTATEMENT FROM THE PREMIER - FEDERAL BUDGET
Work begins on Queensland’s iconic Great Barrier Reef islands
Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Development and Minister for the Commonwealth Games | The Honourable Kate Jones | 28 March at 12:58pmIn a major milestone for Queensland tourism, Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones today announced work had begun on the first projects under the government’s $25 million Great Barrier Reef Island Resorts Rejuvenation Program.
Minister flies into cyclone-affected Lockhart River
Minister for Fire and Emergency Services | The Honourable Craig Crawford | 22 March at 2:59pmQueensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Minister Craig Crawford has visited the Lockhart River community in Far North Queensland – Tropical Cyclone Trevor’s first port of call as it traversed the Cape York Peninsula.
Indian entrepreneurs set to promote Queensland overseas
Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Development and Minister for the Commonwealth Games | The Honourable Kate Jones | 22 March at 10:24amTwo high-profile Indian entrepreneurs will tour Queensland as part of an initiative to boost trade and education links with one of the fastest growing economies on the planet.
New promenade to connect Townsville sports, culture and entertainment
Premier and Minister for Trade | The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk | 20 March at 4:49pmTownsville’s waterfront is set to undergo a major facelift off the back of funding through Round 4 of the Palaszczuk Government’s successful $295 million Building our Regions (BoR) program.
Mill Gallery Yeppoon to receive $500,000 expansion
Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning | The Honourable Cameron Dick | 20 March at 4:30pmMill Gallery in Yeppoon will soon be expanded and upgraded after receiving $250,000 in funding through Round 4 of the Palaszczuk Government’s successful $295 million Building our Regions (BoR) program.
Disaster assistance extended to more flood-affected remote communities
Minister for Fire and Emergency Services | The Honourable Craig Crawford | 20 March at 2:10pmDisaster assistance is now available for communities in Aurukun Shire Council and Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council following the devastating flooding in Queensland.
Funding feast for Mornington Island social hub
Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning | The Honourable Cameron Dick | 20 March at 12:00pmA new food and social hub is on the menu for Mornington Island, off the back of funding through Round 4 of the Palaszczuk Government’s successful $295 million Building our Regions (BoR) program.
State government on song with Cairns parklands funding
Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning | The Honourable Cameron Dick | 20 March at 10:30amMore big-name artists will feature at Munro Martin Parklands in Cairns following a $1.3 million revamp of the park’s performance space, supported through Round 4 of the Palaszczuk Government’s $295 million Building our Regions (BoR) program.
Hope Vale kindy upgrade welcome news for busy families
Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning | The Honourable Cameron Dick | 13 March at 3:00pmHope Vale families will soon have access to outside-school hours and vacation care, with a local kindergarten being upgraded through Round 4 of the Palaszczuk Government’s successful $295 million Building our Regions (BoR) program.
New Kowanyama Airport facilities ready for take-off
Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning | The Honourable Cameron Dick | 13 March at 3:00pmNew facilities at Kowanyama Airport will improve security, safety and efficiency, with upgrades coming off the back of funding through Round 4 of the Palaszczuk Government’s successful $295 million Building our Regions (BoR) program.
Upgraded helipad sees Thursday Island tourism on the rise
Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning | The Honourable Cameron Dick | 13 March at 3:00pmIncreased helicopter accessibility is set to boost tourism on Thursday Island, off the back of funding through Round 4 of the Palaszczuk Government’s successful $295 million Building our Regions (BoR) program.
Recovery outreach teams to bring support to North West Queensland small businesses
Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development | The Honourable Shannon Fentiman | 13 March at 10:29amSmall Business Recovery outreach teams are bringing dedicated support and information to small businesses across North West Queensland as they recover from the floods.