Media Statements
New social housing complex opens in Mackay
The Mackay region has received a boost in social housing with the official opening of a new 10-unit complex by the Minister for Communities and Housing Leeanne Enoch.
Hydrogen-powered freight trains on the Aurizon for the renewable State
Queensland’s pursuit of the renewable energy opportunity continues at pace with the announcement by Aurizon and Anglo American that they will undertake a study into using hydrogen-powered trains for bulk freight.
Services help families cope with Christmas stress
Queensland families struggling to cope this Christmas can access a range of programs and services designed to keep children safe and help keep parents on track.
Queensland police harness the power of hydrogen
Queensland has today commissioned Australia’s first hydrogen-powered police vehicle.
Thousands of Queenslanders help to update animal welfare laws
Thousands of Queenslanders have contributed their thoughts to a review to update the state’s animal welfare laws.
Record Police recruit numbers at Police Academy
As the Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to rollout the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment of an extra 2,025 police personnel, one of the biggest increases in policing resources ever in Queensland’s history, Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, visited the QPS Oxley Academy today to meet one of the largest ever recruits cohorts training to become Queensland police officers.
‘Tis the season to check Christmas toys are safe advises Fair Trading
As the rush begins for parents and carers to fill their children’s Santa sacks, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is urging them to be alert to unsafe toys when shopping for those special gifts this year.
Shell-fishers caught with illegal catch in Moreton Bay closed waters
Recreational fishers are reminded that harvesting some shellfish species from Moreton Bay is prohibited to help their populations recover.
Changes ahead for COVID close contacts
The Palaszczuk Government has today announced new response measures to COVID cases, commencing on 1 January 2022.
Environmental Protection Agency consultation begins
The Palaszczuk Government has begun public consultation on the establishment of an independent environmental regulator in Queensland.
$2.1 billion package to deliver a Queensland recycling revolution
DISASTER ASSISTANCE EXTENDED TO SUPPORT FLOODED QUEENSLAND PRIMARY PRODUCERS
Critical disaster assistance will now flow to primary producers in Central, Southern and Western Queensland impacted by the recent floods.