Media Statements

Infrastructure funding to unlock land supply in SEQ
Fri 25 Jun 21 at 12:19 PM

Infrastructure funding to unlock land supply in SEQ

A new site in Southern Redland Bay will become a priority growth area, with the Queensland Government investing in catalyst infrastructure to unlock over 5,000 lots, improving land supply and housing affordability.

Golden go card giveaway extended
Fri 25 Jun 21 at 11:15 AM

Golden go card giveaway extended

Commuters will have an extra two chances to win free travel for a year with TransLink's golden go card giveaway extended for a further two weeks.

New Air New Zealand flights boost tourism recovery
Fri 25 Jun 21 at 11:15 AM

New Air New Zealand flights boost tourism recovery

More international Air New Zealand flights are being added to regional Queensland airport schedules to support the Palaszczuk Government’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan.

Smart future for agriculture research in Central Queensland
Fri 25 Jun 21 at 11:00 AM

Smart future for agriculture research in Central Queensland

Central Queensland will be a major hub for agricultural research as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan.

Community Stimulus Program to generate around 1,455 jobs in South East Queensland
Thu 24 Jun 21 at 03:17 PM

Community Stimulus Program to generate around 1,455 jobs in South East Queensland

South East Queensland will see $100 million invested in 113 local projects that will create almost 1,455 jobs.

New Digital Action Plan to help skill Queenslanders for the future
Thu 24 Jun 21 at 02:01 PM

New Digital Action Plan to help skill Queenslanders for the future

The Palaszczuk Government is ensuring Queenslanders are equipped with the skills needed for the future, with the launch of a new action plan and $8 million investment to help people get into digital jobs.

Pilot program puts tradie safety first
Thu 24 Jun 21 at 02:00 PM

Pilot program puts tradie safety first

Queensland’s building regulator has launched a ground-breaking pilot program to raise financial reporting and safety standards across the state.

Rebuilding aviation connections
Thu 24 Jun 21 at 11:54 AM

Rebuilding aviation connections

The Palaszczuk Government’s Economic Recovery Plan is reaching for the skies with $10 million locked in to continue the rebuild of Queensland’s aviation connectivity.

More resources for Townsville to help tackle youth crime
Thu 24 Jun 21 at 11:52 AM

More resources for Townsville to help tackle youth crime

Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, Mark Ryan joined Minister for Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs, Leanne Linard and Police Commissioner, Katarina Carroll in Townsville today to announce a second co-responder team, made up of police and youth justice workers, is set to hit the streets of Townsville to reduce youth offending, after the initiative’s successful introduction to the city more than a year ago.

Budget boost to transform Sunshine Coast bottleneck
Thu 24 Jun 21 at 11:00 AM

Budget boost to transform Sunshine Coast bottleneck

The Palaszczuk Government will commit $160 million to the Mooloolah River Interchange under a plan to transform major roads between Caloundra and Mooloolaba.

43 police inducted into the Queensland Police Service in Townsville
Thu 24 Jun 21 at 10:45 AM

43 police inducted into the Queensland Police Service in Townsville

Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP today joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll to witness the swearing in of 43 new police to the Queensland Police Service.

Help plan the future of Caboolture West
Wed 23 Jun 21 at 07:00 PM

Help plan the future of Caboolture West

The community can have its say on the first stage of an alternative Bruce Highway route near Caboolture.