Media Statements
Monster blockbuster returns to Queensland creating hundreds of jobs
The highly anticipated sequel to international blockbuster Godzilla vs Kong will be filmed in Queensland delivering an expected monster $79.2 million economic boost.
Fisheries Queensland vessel refits support local marine industry
Queensland’s flagship fisheries patrol vessel is looking shipshape and back on the water after a major refit which supported local marine industry jobs.
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$700,000 to sprout community action in Qld national parks
Community organisations with a passion for the environment are being encouraged to pitch their best projects to help Queensland’s national parks and forest flourish, and secure funding to make it a reality.
Queensland’s largest ever extraordinary disaster assistance package will fast-track remaining clean-up efforts and help affected Queenslanders whose homes have been ravaged by floods during the unrelenting 2021-22 flooding season.
Palaszczuk Government to kickstart the return of cruising in Queensland
Queensland will lead the way in the return of Australia’s lucrative cruise industry.
Sugar sweetens economic contribution to Queensland
Sugar manufacturing has delivered a sweet contribution to the Queensland economy with a $2.3billion direct spending injection in 2020/21.
Flood-affected farmers and charities among land rent relief recipients
Thousands of landholders across flood-affected southern and central Queensland have gained an eight-month reprieve from paying their land rent.
Queensland schools unite against bullying and promote kindness
Education Minister Grace Grace has told students today, on the 12th annual National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence, that there is room in all of our lives to contribute to a culture of kindness.
Councils urged to apply before flying fox grants take off
The Palaszczuk Government is offering local councils a share of over $200,000 to help manage flying fox roosts in Queensland communities.
Tamborine & Springbrook water moratorium continued
A moratorium protecting the Tamborine Mountain and Springbrook groundwater systems has been extended for another 12 months, to give scientists and other stakeholders time to gather data about the fragile ecosystem.
T2W community consultation extended for flood affected residents
Community consultation on a proposed pipeline from Toowoomba to Warwick has been extended, to ensure any residents who may have been impacted by the recent floods still have time to have their say.
Funding kicks off healing and reconciliation for 2022
Five Queensland organisations are sharing in $50,000 in funding that will be used to help raise awareness of institutional child abuse.