Media Statements
New program to help Queensland commercial fishers build resilience
The Palaszczuk Government is backing Queensland’s commercial fishers with a $59,000 investment towards a nationally-recognised resilience and wellbeing program.
Diamantina National Park de-fenced
Close to 300km of old barbed-wire fencing along Diamantina National Park has been removed to protect native animals including the rare night parrot.
Irrigation costs slashed as rebates for horticultural growers commence
The Palaszczuk Government has delivered on another election commitment, with Queensland’s horticulture growers now able to access a further 35 per cent rebate on water charges.
Funding stitches up deal for budding cotton careers
The Palaszczuk Government has matched funding from Cotton Australia for a pilot program to attract up to 200 young people to work in the cotton industry.
Queensland researchers bring sorghum gene genie out of the box
Queensland scientists have developed the world’s first pan-genome for sorghum in a breakthrough for crop improvement and gene discovery.
Create your own Care Army for loved ones, neighbours and friends this lockdown
Queenslanders are being encouraged to care for and support family, friends and neighbours during the latest COVID-19 lockdown across South-East Queensland.
New TEQ board to support tourism recovery
Four new appointments have been made to the Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) board to help support the recovery of the tourism industry from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Payments now available to Townsville Back to Work employers
Employers in Townsville may now be able to start claiming up to $20,000 under the Palaszczuk Government’s $140 million revitalised Back to Work program.
Payments now available to CQ Back to Work employers
Employers in Rockhampton and Keppel may now be able to start claiming up to $20,000 under the Palaszczuk Government’s $140 million revitalised Back to Work program.
Payments now available to Mackay Back to Work employers
Employers in the Mackay Region may now be able to start claiming up to $20,000 under the Palaszczuk Government’s $140 million revitalised Back to Work program.
Payments now available to Fraser Coast Back to Work employers
Employers in the Fraser Coast Region may now be able to start claiming up to $20,000 under the Palaszczuk Government’s $140 million revitalised Back to Work program.
Payments now available to FNQ Back to Work employers
Employers in the Far North Queensland may now be able to start claiming up to $20,000 under the Palaszczuk Government’s $140 million revitalised Back to Work program.