Media Statements
Queensland’s COVID Vaccine Plan to unite families and protect Queenslanders
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has released Queensland’s COVID Vaccination Plan to unite families, protect Queenslanders and chart a course through the next stages of the pandemic.
Last section of upgraded Bruce Highway at Giru opened to traffic
The $500 million Haughton River Floodplain upgrade project has hit another milestone, with traffic on the Bruce Highway switched to a new bridge and road surface at Giru.
Lights, camera, action! New home for filmmakers in Far North Queensland
A new film and TV studio is set to be built in Cairns with a site chosen for Screen Queensland’s new production facility.
Farmers turn reef action into income
A unique collaboration between the Palaszczuk Government, business and landholders is seeing Queensland farmers earn additional income and prevent 18,000kg of nitrogen from reaching the Great Barrier Reef – as well as helping drive Queensland’s COVID-19 economic recovery plan
Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick has called on Opposition Leader David Crisafulli to remove LNP Health Spokesperson Rose Bates from his frontbench.
Don’t wait until it’s too late – get vaccinated now
As the wet season approaches, now is the time to get vaccinated before it’s too late.
Revved up safety standards for quad bikes
New safety standards for the use of quad bikes have come into effect during Safe Work month and the Palaszczuk Government is urging users to keep quad bike safety front of mind.
Don't miss out on Queensland's record $400,000 Indigenous Languages grants
The Palaszczuk Government has extended the record $400,000 Indigenous Languages Grants 2021, giving local groups, schools and Indigenous organisations the chance to secure funding to reinvigorate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.
Recovery investment set to create new First Nations work and grow career sustainability
The Palaszczuk Government has today opened the second round of the First Nations Commissioning Fund to support uniquely Queensland Indigenous stories in the Arts
Changes to NSW quarantine rules
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Small businesses urged to get ready for summer
Now is the time for small businesses in North and Far North Queensland to Get Ready for the upcoming disaster season, with tools and support available from the Palaszczuk Government.
Olympic Growth Plan for Mackay Indigenous Businesses
Mackay Indigenous business owners and operators will be given the opportunity to have their say on what they need to grow and shine in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.