Media Statements
Biggest ever. Queensland Government delivering record $30 million Surf Life Saving investment
The Palaszczuk Government is backing Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) by delivering a $30 million funding arrangement that represents the largest ever single investment in SLSQ.
Long-term Aussies surf deal for Queensland recovery
The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships have been secured for Queensland with a decade-long deal set to deliver more than $100 million for the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan.
New funding for community sport recovery
Queensland’s grassroots sport and active recreation clubs are set to benefit from a new $9 million Active Gameday Projects fund to help them develop or upgrade playing fields as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan
Government fines and bans letting agent for ripping off Queenslanders
A Brisbane letting agent has been fined more than $20,000 and banned from working in the real estate industry for five years after ripping off Queensland clients.
A press release issued on my behalf on 8 August 2020 incorrectly stated that Cr Jonathan Sri failed to respond to, or appear before the Supreme Court on that day.
New funding to assist Queensland’s live music venues
Queensland live music venues can now apply to access additional funding support with the opening of the next round of the Palaszczuk Government’s Live Music Support Program today.
Extraordinary assistance for Southern Downs Primary Producers
Primary producers in Southern Downs can now access Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Grants of up to $75,000 to support their recovery journey from the floods that hit the region in late March
Improved Varsity Lakes park ‘n’ ride opens
The bigger, better Varsity Lakes Station park ‘n’ ride is now open to commuters.
New vaccination hubs for Ipswich and Gold Coast
Ipswich and Gold Coast residents will have greater access to the COVID-19 vaccine from next week with the opening of two new community-based vaccination centres
Mystery trip books Top Deck a tour of Australian Consumer Law
An Office of Fair Trading (OFT) investigation has seen a tour operator enter into an enforceable undertaking for alleged breaches of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
Queensland Government backs Sunshine Coast pet treats California dream
Coolum pet treats maker Huds and Toke is set to jump back into the US market thanks to a $10,000 Queensland Government grant.
Queensland Government backs Gold Coast wetsuit maker’s dive into global waters
Open-water wetsuit maker Volare Sports is set to dive back into the US and UK markets thanks to a $10,000 Queensland Government grant