Media Statements
Considering a safe and regulated sex work industry
The Palaszczuk Government will seek advice on a decriminalised framework for the sex work industry to improve health, safety, human rights and legal protections for workers.
Conway National Park shared trails ready to roll
Excitement is building among nature lovers and mountain bike riders as the trails in the Conway National Park near Airlie Beach have reopened following $356,400 repair works.
Rules loosened as Queensland remains on road to recovery
The Queensland Government will relax a raft of restrictions today, allowing for larger home gatherings, bigger weddings, and capacity crowds at stadiums and ticketed venues.
Outreach vaccination clinics coming soon to northern Queensland’s rural communities
Rural residents in northern Queensland will have greater access to the Pfizer vaccine when outreach clinics are rolled out next month in Ingham, Burdekin, Charters Towers and Hughenden.
Energy giant launches report into Queensland green hydrogen supply chain
Japan’s largest oil company has committed to a detailed study on the establishment of a commercial scale, carbon-dioxide-free hydrogen supply chain between Japan and Queensland.
EUROVISION RETURNS TO THE GOLD COAST IN 2022
The Palaszczuk Government today revealed that SBS’s glittering television event Eurovision – Australia Decides, hosted by comedian Joel Creasey and music buff Myf Warhurst, will once again broadcast live from the Gold Coast in February 2022.
Work starts on Proserpine-Shute Harbour Road
A 1.5-kilometre section of Proserpine-Shute Harbour Road in Cannonvale will undergo $31.6 million worth of upgrades starting this week.
Pacific Pines State High School Junior School Precinct underway
Local tradies have officially started work at the site of the $28.6 million Junior Secondary Precinct at Pacific Pines State High School.
Multicultural Queensland Award winners announced
A 15-year-old AFL player, a deeply committed volunteer organisation, and an Order of Australia Medal recipient are among this year’s winners of the Multicultural Queensland Awards.
Government acts to boost school trade teacher numbers
Assistant Education Minister and Keppel MP Brittany Lauga will lead a working group set up to attract tradespeople who want to teach in Queensland schools.
Awards recognise rural women with a vision for the future
Applications are now open for the 2022 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Awards.
Rockhampton scores big with new aircraft maintenance facility
A new $60 million aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility will be constructed at the Rockhampton Airport with support from the Palaszczuk Government’s Jobs and Regional Growth Fund.