Media Statements
New Palaszczuk Government regional quarantine facility to keep Queenslanders safe
A dedicated regional quarantine facility will be built at Wellcamp, Toowoomba under a joint agreement between the Palaszczuk Government and the landowner, Wagner Corporation.
More sweet success on the way for Bundy food processor
A Bundaberg fresh food processor will expand their facilities to fight back against frozen imports and create an estimated 24 local jobs thanks to Palaszczuk Government support.
Land grant backs Central Queensland rural fire brigade
The Iona Rural Fire Brigade will be better prepared to provide local emergency responses thanks to a land grant from Sunwater.
Rocky contractors to win big from infrastructure boom
The $1 billion Rockhampton Ring Road will create extensive opportunities for local contractors, after many benefited from the Rockhampton Northern Access Upgrade, which is nearing completion.
Partnership boosts affordable housing stock on the Sunshine Coast
The Palaszczuk Government’s innovative partnership with leading community housing provider, Churches of Christ Housing Services, will commence construction of forty new affordable homes for seniors in Caloundra
Pause on interstate hotspot arrivals
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced an immediate pause on interstate hotspot arrivals into Queensland’s hotel quarantine.
NAPLAN results show continued improvement
NAPLAN results out today show there have been no major impacts on student learning despite challenges brought about by COVID-19.
QLD-built electric buses to boost jobs from Burleigh to North Lakes
The Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to rollout more zero emissions vehicles on to Queensland roads has been supercharged with a plan to build 16 new electric buses on the Gold Coast.
Ag visa plan big on announcements, short on details
The Federal Government’s re-announcement of an agricultural workers visa has done little to provide clarity for industry on how extra workers will safely enter Queensland.
Grants to local government support modern approach to pest management
Local governments across Queensland will receive grants totalling almost $370,000 to support the move away from state government-supplied 1080 concentrate for management of feral pests.
Loganlea to receive $4m replacement fire station
The people of Loganlea and surrounding communities will be protected well into the future with the soon-to-be constructed replacement Loganlea Fire and Rescue Station.
Broken ground for Queensland’s first Build-to-Rent project
Work is officially underway on the Palaszczuk Government’s first Build-to-Rent development, providing a boost to jobs in the construction sector and making affordable housing more accessible.