Media Statements
Olympic Growth Plan for Gold Coast’s Indigenous Businesses
Gold Coast 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.
Mareeba State High teams up with local pharmacy to vaccinate students & staff
Mareeba State High School students and staff can get vaccinated at school in a Queensland-first partnership with the local community pharmacy.
Queensland World Heritage national park expanded
Close to 6,300 hectares of land south-west of Brisbane will be protected with the Palaszczuk Government today announcing the expansion of a World Heritage-listed national park and the creation of a new conservation estate.
Two new judges appointed to the District Court
Two new judges, Ms Deborah Holliday QC and Ms Amanda McDonnell, have today been appointed to the District Court.
Line of videos cast to lure new anglers
People of all ages are being encouraged to ‘Fish Queensland’ through a series of videos aimed at luring more anglers to the State’s waterways.
Rental reform legislation passes Parliament
Legislation to make renting fairer has passed Queensland’s Parliament today.
2022 Queensland Reconciliation Awards open for nominations
Nominations are now open for the 20th Queensland Reconciliation Awards which recognise the outstanding achievements made by Queensland businesses, community organisations, educational institutions and partnerships making positive strides towards reconciliation.
Olympic goals start at Indigenous Business Month in Brisbane
October is National Indigenous Business Month, and a series of business information events and ‘yarns’ are being held across the state.
Disability Action Week moved to December
Disability Action Week will be celebrated from 5 to 11 December this year, to mark one of the most significant weeks of the year for Queenslanders living with disability.
$250 million paid out to Queensland businesses for COVID support
$250 million is now in the pockets of more than 27,000 small businesses across Queensland, thanks to the Palaszczuk Government’s COVID-19 Business Support Grants.
Infant Loss Remembrance Day shines a light on miscarriage
The Palaszczuk Government is encouraging greater awareness and recognition for parents and families who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of an infant through pregnancy.
New grants to help Queensland’s diverse communities respond to DFV
The Palaszczuk Government is providing $1 million in extra support for community organisations to respond to domestic and family violence (DFV) in the state’s culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.