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Fish attracting devices mean more FAD-tastic fishing and jobs for Bundaberg
Fisheries Queensland has installed new fish attracting devices (FADs) off the coast of Bundaberg in a program to support sustainable fishing and local jobs.

$10 million boost to help lower the cost of insurance in northern Queensland
Communities in high risk, cyclone-prone coastal areas in North and Far North Queensland will benefit from a new funding program aimed at lowering the cost of insurance in the north.

Vaccine milestone to relax rules for home quarantine
Home quarantine will become more accessible for returning Queenslanders and eligible interstate travellers once the 70 per cent double-dose vaccination mark is reached.

New service centre to support vulnerable families
A new Child and Family Centre in south-west Queensland will provide an enhanced response to children and families in need of assistance.
Gold Coast brewery tapping in to Business Boost grants
Gold Coast businesses will be able to fast-track upgrades thanks to grants of up to $15,000 from the Palaszczuk Government.
Bush tucker Business Boost for Pioneer Valley restaurant
A Pioneer Valley bush tucker restaurant will develop a new marketing strategy to attract more visitors to the region thanks to a Palaszczuk Government Business Boost grant.

Vaccine mandate extends to private health, aged care, and disability sectors
The Queensland Government will mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for all private healthcare staff across the state, including staff working in hospitals, aged care and disability services.

Business Boost for Fraser Coast
Fraser Coast businesses will be able to fast-track upgrades thanks to grants of up to $15,000 from the Palaszczuk Government.

Gracemere fabricators receive Business Boost
Central Queensland businesses will be able to fast-track upgrades thanks to grants of up to $15,000 from the Palaszczuk Government.

Business Boost for North Queensland
North Queensland businesses will be able to fast-track upgrades thanks to grants of up to $15,000 from the Palaszczuk Government.

Business Boost no dirty laundry for Sunshine Coast business
A mobile laundry service on the Sunshine Coast is set to double its revenue and create more than 110 new jobs thanks to a Palaszczuk Government Business Boost grant.

Grants bonanza tops $470 million for small business
More than 200 Queensland small businesses will today find out if they’re a recipient of the latest round of business grants from the Palaszczuk Government.