Media Statements
New judge appointed to Queensland’s Supreme Court
An eminent Queen’s Counsel with two decades of extensive experience in commercial litigation is set to join Queensland’s Supreme Court.
Queensland’s clean energy company signs up major new retail customers
Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni has announced today that publicly-owned energy generator and retailer CleanCo has struck a deal with Australian retail giant Wesfarmers to provide renewable energy to a number of its major subsidiaries - Kmart, Target, Bunnings and Officeworks.
Arrow Energy fined for breaches to land access framework
Gas producer Arrow Energy has been issued a $1 million fine for noncompliance with Queensland’s legislative requirements.
Queenslanders have a say on future of Spanish mackerel fishery
The Queensland Government has moved to protect fishing jobs and give Queenslanders a say on future management of Spanish mackerel stocks.
New laws to crack down on claim farming
Third parties cold-calling Queenslanders to pressure them into making compensation claims will be banned under proposed new laws.
Internet speeds in Queensland schools to be 200 times faster
The Palaszczuk Government has announced a high-speed game changer for Queensland state schools and their communities, investing $190 million to make internet speeds 200 times faster.
More support for Queensland veterans via funding programs
Another $3 million has been announced for organisations which support veterans across Queensland.
New Queensland women’s strategy launched
The Palaszczuk Government has released a new five-year strategy that sets out the government’s plan and commitment to support Queensland women and girls to succeed, with a focus on women’s economic security and safety.
Mackay co-responder team guiding young people away from crime
The Palaszczuk Labor Government’s joint police and youth justice co-responder program continues to prevent youth crime on the streets of Mackay.
Home Warranty Scheme review to consider rating system for builders
Queenslanders have been invited to help strengthen the Home Warranty Scheme by joining a wide-ranging review of consumer protections across the state’s home construction sector.
Chinchilla battery to charge up Queensland’s energy future
The Western Downs role as a pivotal part of Queensland’s renewable energy revolution has taken another important step forward.
Palaszczuk Government delivers new flood warning assets for North and Far North Qld
New flood warning cameras have been installed in throughout North and Far North Queensland as part of a jointly-funded $8 million investment to deliver 174 extra flood warning assets across the state.