Media Statements
Ground breaks as work begins on Valley Build-to-Rent development
Work is underway on the second project to provide more inner-city affordable housing through the Palaszczuk Government’s signature Build-to-Rent program.
Australia’s premier screen conference returns to the Gold Coast
Hundreds of influential screen industry professionals have arrived on the Gold Coast for the opening of SCREEN FOREVER, Australia’s premier screen industry conference and marketplace.
Morrison government challenged to deliver a fair health deal for Queensland
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath said the Morrison government needed to immediately commit to a fairer health funding model in the upcoming budget, including an even 50/50 split towards the cost of running Queensland’s public health system.
Retired judge to lead historic review of Justices Act 1886
Queensland’s Justices Act 1886 will be comprehensively reviewed for the first time in over a century.
Building industry given more time to prepare for remaining phases of trust account framework
Queensland’s building industry is being given more time to prepare for the further expansion of the trust account framework which provides additional security of payment to smaller industry players.
Almost 500 people caught a day by hi-tech camera technology
In just under two weeks (25 January – 7 February), nearly 500 people were caught a day for not wearing a seatbelt or using their phone behind the wheel.
$38.5 million for ongoing land justice on Cape York
The Palaszczuk Government has allocated an extra $20 million for voluntary land purchase to be jointly managed by traditional owners as new national parks and Aboriginal freehold on Cape York, as part of a $38.5 million package.
Brisbane River reopens to recreational boating
The entire Brisbane River is re-opening to recreational boating this Saturday (26 March) following the floods.
Palaszczuk Government’s strong record on dams and water infrastructure
The Palaszczuk Government continues to deliver water infrastructure, to create jobs and support Queensland’s economy.
Experienced doctor joins Wide Bay Hospital and Health Board
The 2022 appointment round for the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Board has seen the appointment of a highly experienced clinician.
Four members reappointed to West Moreton Hospital and Health Board
Stephen Robertson, Lynette Birnie, Professor Jeffrey Dunn AO and Dr Cathryn Hester have been reappointed for the next four years to the West Moreton Hospital and Health Board, ensuring ongoing stability and effective leadership.
Industry leader to strengthen Townsville Hospital and Health Board
An industry leader in the finance and business management sector is the newest appointment to the Townsville Hospital and Health Board.