Media Statements
Queensland Government remains committed to Redress Scheme
Today marks three years since the Queensland Government committed to implementing the National Redress Scheme and supporting the many Queenslanders who experienced historical childhood sexual abuse.
Ambulance performance on the rise, quarterly data shows
Ambulance waiting times have improved since July, despite a record number of patients seeking treatment in Queensland’s public hospitals in the September 2021 quarter.
Woolloongabba Cross River Rail development to factor in Olympic legacy
Preparations for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games have taken another step forward with the planning arrangements around the future Woolloongabba Cross River Rail station and Games master planning activities to be linked.
Premier farewells class of 2021
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Education Minister Grace Grace have farewelled the graduating class of 2021 and wished them well in their future endeavours.
Social enterprises to score larger slice of government procurement
Supplying to government is about to get easier for Queensland’s growing social enterprise sector with the Palaszczuk Government announcing more than $1 million for new initiatives today.
Modernised laws introduced to embrace technology
New legislation was passed in the Queensland Parliament today that will see some temporary measures that were put in place during COVID-19 made permanent.
Greener pastures for Central Queensland
Central Queensland is well on its way to cementing its reputation as an industrial and renewable energy powerhouse with Orica and Alpha HPA signing the Central Queensland Statement of Cooperation.
DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR FLOODED QUEENSLAND COMMUNITIES
Disaster assistance is now available to five flood-impacted local councils following heavy rainfall and flooding across Western and Southern Queensland from 10-13 November 2021.
Investment secures jobs and sustains the arts
The Palaszczuk Government is continuing its support for the arts sector, including live music venues, as part of Queensland’s COVID-19 economic recovery plan.
Rockhampton Ring Road construction tendering process begins
Pre-qualified contractors are invited to tender on the much-anticipated, $1.065 billion, Rockhampton Ring Road project.
Multimillion-dollar border business bounty as Play Money sells out
Around 17,000 Play Money Rewards vouchers have been snapped up with the Palaszczuk Government’s $1 million extension to the popular Gold Coast program selling out in two weeks.
Forums to highlight vaccine rollout and COVID-19 recovery in the regions
The COVID-19 vaccination rollout in rural and regional Queensland will be high on the agenda for the eighth round of Regional Community Forums next Monday 22 November.