Media Statements

Queensland Government backs Darling Downs beef producer’s global push
Darling Downs boutique beef producer Clayton’s Organic Beef aims to extend its online reach into Dubai and Vietnam and boost its American sales thanks to a $10,000 Queensland Government grant.

Queensland Government backs FNQ fashion house push into US market
Cairns’ fashion house Mainie will extend its online reach into the American luxury retail market thanks to a $10,000 Queensland Government grant.

South East Queensland’s best training talent announced
A Gold Coast not-for-profit community-based organisation supporting migrants has been selected as a South East Queensland regional winner in the 60th annual Queensland Training Awards.

Have your say on the future of Queensland’s stock routes
Farmers, councils, industry groups and outback locals are invited to have their say on proposed changes to the use and management of Queensland’s vital stock routes, to ensure they are well maintained into the future.

New deal secures Large Air Tanker until end of 2024 bushfire season
A key weapon in Queensland’s bushfire-fighting arsenal will now be based in Australia year round after the Palaszczuk Government struck a four-year deal to station a Large Air Tanker in the state.

State school stars shine in performing arts extravaganza
After months of preparation, more than 1200 Queensland school students will hit the stage for the state’s biggest youth performing arts event
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Queensland’s space race takes flight
Queensland’s burgeoning space industry has received a major boost with the announcement of a significant investment by the Palaszczuk Government in Gold Coast-based Gilmour Space Technologies.

Awards to showcase businesses putting Queenslanders first
The spotlight will shine on local businesses putting Queensland jobs first when supplying to government with the return of the Buy Queensland Awards this year.

Queensland unemployment at its lowest rate in more than 12 years
The Palaszczuk Government’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan is working, with the latest ABS Labour Force data showing Queensland unemployment at its lowest level since April 2009.

New fire station for Yarrabilba
Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, Mark Ryan MP, and Member for Logan, Linus Power, joined Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Deputy Commissioner Mark Roche to officially open a new $4.75 million Fire and Rescue Station in Yarrabilba today.

Native title recognised for Wangkamahdla people
A native title determination will “change the lives” of traditional owners the Wangkamahdla People in central west Queensland.

Resources jobs of the future beckon
The latest resources sector report underlines the potential for Queensland’s new-economy minerals and jobs of the future, Resources Minister Scott Stewart said today.