Media Statements
New funding to skill 580 Far North Queenslanders for work
The Palaszczuk Government will support more than 580 disadvantaged Far North Queenslanders into jobs with $70.1 million in funding for its flagship employment and training program announced today.
Fortescue’s Qld hydrogen facility gets planning go-ahead
Renewable energy company Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has gained planning approval to build one of the world’s largest hydrogen equipment manufacturing facilities in Gladstone.
Sports stars join Super Schools Vaccination blitz
There is an extra incentive to get vaccinated at the Super Schools Weekend – the chance to meet your favourite sport stars.
New funding for state-run training program to help over 8000 Queenslanders secure jobs
The Palaszczuk Government will support more than 8800 disadvantaged Queenslanders into jobs with $70.1 million in funding for its flagship employment and training program announced today.
Local approaches to strengthen an inclusive Queensland
Nineteen organisations have received a share of more than $7.4 million over three years to deliver local projects to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
New interstate ad blitz to boost tourism workforce
The successful $7.5 million Work in Paradise program will be boosted with an interstate marketing blitz to attract workers to help fill hundreds of vacancies in the tourism and hospitality industry in Queensland.
Review to examine role of building industry developers
The Queensland Government is set to examine the role of property developers as part of a review of its nation-leading building industry fairness reforms, following a recommendation from the Queensland Parliament’s Transport and Public Works Committee.
Queensland prescribed double dose of large-scale renewables
Work has kicked-off to double Queensland’s large-scale renewables, create new jobs for Queenslanders and manufacturing opportunities across the state.
Bill delivers on commitment to justice reforms
The Palaszczuk Government has continued to deliver on key justice reforms with the introduction of the Evidence and Other Legislation Amendment Bill into the Queensland Parliament today.
Bill delivers on better protections for Journalists
The Palaszczuk Government is delivering on its commitment to better protect journalists and their sources, with legislation containing ‘journalist shield laws’ introduced into Queensland Parliament today.
Agriculture forges ahead as COVID vaccination rates surge
Queensland’s agricultural sector is benefitting from the state’s strong health response with a strong surge in growth over 2021.
Coomera Connector is good to go
Gold Coasters are a step closer to driving on the ‘Second M1’ as the first contract is awarded.