Media Statements

Queensland’s Multicultural Advisory Council today met for the first time in Cairns, ensuring that the voices of culturally diverse communities in the Far North are heard.

The Toowoomba region is now home to a new $18.35 million fire and emergency services centre.

People sharing their stories with problem gambling will make up a new gambling harm awareness campaign launched by the Palaszczuk Government today.

A new app and online resource to help small businesses prevent, prepare, respond and recover from disasters was launched today in Townsville.

Auxiliary Firefighters in the South Burnett Region celebrated the official opening of the newly built replacement Wooroolin Fire and Rescue Station today.

A bill to establish Voluntary Assisted Dying laws will be introduced to parliament next week.

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Queenslanders are being encouraged to plan for the unexpected, with Queensland Law Week 2021 set to highlight the importance of having an Enduring Power of Attorney and Advanced Health Directive in place.

Construction has started on the new, $70 million Springfield Central home for the AFL Women’s (AFLW) reigning 2021 premiers, the Brisbane Lions

The Palaszczuk Government is calling on Scott Morrison to fund almost 600 aged and disability care packages to free up much-needed Queensland hospital beds.Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said the Morrison government’s chronic underinvestment in aged and disability care was keeping 575 Queenslanders in public hospital beds when they’re better placed in more appropriate care settings.“The Morrison government’s latest budget has short-changed Queensland yet again, and it...

A new report launched for National Volunteer Week highlights the strength of volunteering, showing Queenslanders roll up their sleeves when times are tough.

Queenslanders are being urged to keep road safety front of mind as the states mourns the loss of 100 lives on its roads.