Media Statements

Townsville hospital to be expanded
Thu 17 Sep 20 at 11:56 AM

Townsville hospital to be expanded

The Palaszczuk Government has launched planning for the expansion of the Townsville University Hospital to deliver even better public healthcare for the region.

Queensland Agriculture Awards recognise cream of the crop
Thu 17 Sep 20 at 11:35 AM

Queensland Agriculture Awards recognise cream of the crop

Outstanding contributors and innovators in agriculture, fisheries and forestry have been recognised in the annual Queensland Agriculture Awards, announced at the AgFutures 2020 virtual forum in Brisbane.

New Coolum Police Station officially opens
Thu 17 Sep 20 at 11:00 AM

New Coolum Police Station officially opens

Minister for Police Mark Ryan today joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll to officially open the new Coolum Police Station.

Jobs for the picking across Queensland
Thu 17 Sep 20 at 10:28 AM

Jobs for the picking across Queensland

A range of seasonal agriculture jobs are up for the picking across Queensland, with working-holiday makers and Queenslanders seeking employment encouraged to work and explore their way around the state.

Frecklington must outline cuts to Darling Downs
Thu 17 Sep 20 at 09:04 AM

Frecklington must outline cuts to Darling Downs

Treasurer Cameron Dick has today called on Deb Frecklington to outline what cuts the LNP will make in the Darling Downs region to pay for their $23 billion in unfunded promises.

Mander must outline Sunshine Coast cuts
Thu 17 Sep 20 at 08:37 AM

Mander must outline Sunshine Coast cuts

Tim Mander must outline what cuts the LNP will make on the Sunshine Coast to pay for their $23 billion in unfunded promises, Cameron Dick said today.

Palaszczuk Government expands commitment to racing integrity
Wed 16 Sep 20 at 07:00 PM

Palaszczuk Government expands commitment to racing integrity

The Palaszczuk Government will set up a Racing Appeals Panel within the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) and stays of certain decisions will not be permitted, following a review of the Queensland Racing Integrity Act.

Littleproud needs a little time in the naughty corner
Wed 16 Sep 20 at 05:21 PM

Littleproud needs a little time in the naughty corner

The Queensland Government has urged Federal Agriculture Minister’ David Littleproud’s colleagues to bring him to heel before he damages Australia’s economic recovery from COVID-19.

Country Racing Program applications now open
Wed 16 Sep 20 at 03:00 PM

Country Racing Program applications now open

The third round of Queensland’s highly-successful Country Racing Program is now open for applications.

Moratorium on commercial lease evictions extended to end of 2020
Wed 16 Sep 20 at 03:00 PM

Moratorium on commercial lease evictions extended to end of 2020

The Palaszczuk Government’s moratorium on evictions for commercial leaseholders has been extended to the end of 2020.Attorney-General and Minister said the three-month extension, effective to 31 December 2020, was welcome news for thousands of Queensland businesses.“This extended moratorium will be a shot in the arm for Queensland jobs and the economy,” she said.“It means that to the end of 2020 commercial leaseholders under affected leases can’t have their lease te...

Greater certainty paves way for return to rent normality
Wed 16 Sep 20 at 03:00 PM

Greater certainty paves way for return to rent normality

Several critical protections will stay in place to protect tenants as households continue to recover from the global economic impacts of the virus, Housing Minister Mick de Brenni said today