Media Statements
Palaszczuk Government moves to make renting fairer
The Palaszczuk Government is delivering on its commitment to make renting fairer, with the introduction of new legislation into Queensland Parliament today.
More Queensland women needed in leadership roles
A program of events encouraging Queensland women to pursue leadership and management roles particularly across male dominated industries and sectors will be held later this year.
Laws to better protect Queenslanders coming forward underway
Journalists and whistleblowers are set to get better protections as the Palaszczuk Government begins consultation on the introduction of shield laws in Queensland.
Commissioner Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa announced
Commissioner Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa announced
New Magistrate for Brisbane and Mt Isa announced
An Ireland-born barrister with two decades of legal experience has been appointed new Magistrate for Brisbane.
Preferred satellite hospital sites identified for Bribie and Ipswich
Crown land on Bribie Island and a 2.7-hectare block in outer Ipswich have been identified as the preferred sites of two of Queensland’s seven new satellite hospitals.
Brickman LEGO® exhibition building blocks into record books
A block buster Brickman LEGO® exhibition featuring 50 displays and more than 1.3 million LEGO® bricks has already broken records at Queensland Museum.
Projects share $1 million to celebrate multicultural Queensland
More than $1 million will be shared by 17 projects celebrating Queensland’s multiculturalism with a focus on young people and economic and social participation.
Queensland keeps delivering on jobs
Queensland added over 1,000 jobs each day through May, according to data released today by the Australia Bureau of Statistics.
Queensland’s Electric Super Highway heads west
The Palaszczuk Government will almost double the length of Queensland’s Electric Super Highway (QESH) with a $2.75 million commitment to deliver 18 new charging sites across the state.
Energy rebates to support regional farmers and employers
Around 1,700 farmers, businesses and manufacturers will be supported to maintain and grow jobs in regional Queensland with $52.3 million in electricity rebates from the Palaszczuk Government.
New travel declaration required for entering Queensland
From 1am Saturday 19 June, anyone travelling to Queensland from New Zealand or another state or Territory within Australia will need to make an online travel declaration.