Media Statements
Getting Queenslanders Back to Work
The Palaszczuk Government will revitalise its successful Back to Work employment program to support more Queenslanders into jobs, with $140 million to be invested over the next four years.
Toughest laws in the nation to target child killers and multiple murderers
The Palaszczuk Government will introduce the toughest parole laws in the nation so that a person convicted of killing a child and serving a life sentence or a person convicted of multiple murders and serving a life sentence can be blocked from obtaining parole, keeping them behind bars for longer, and shielding the families of victims from further trauma.
Callide unit returns to service
Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni has welcomed the return of unit B1 at Callide Power Station earlier today.
Three train manufacturers shortlisted for Queensland train building program
Queensland is one step closer to building its next passenger train fleet after shortlisting three leading train manufacturers to enter the next phase of the Rollingstock Expansion Program (REP).
Discount flight scheme extended
The Palaszczuk Government is delivering more affordable travel to Far North Queensland residents with a one-year extension of the Local Fare Scheme.
Amendments provide certainty for Queensland’s resources sector
A new bill introduced into Parliament today will provide more certainty to Queensland’s vital resources industry as it helps lead the State to economic recovery.
Review to strengthen Queensland’s war on waste
The Palaszczuk Government has reaffirmed its commitment that Queensland households should bear no extra costs for putting out their wheelie bins as it looks to strengthen its successful waste levy program.
Neville Bonner pedestrian bridge takes shape at South Bank
The first section of the Queens Wharf Neville Bonner pedestrian bridge was positioned at South Bank today, ready to cross the river and connect to the Brisbane CBD.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work program opening soon
After helping more than 36,000 Queenslanders to into jobs, the Palaszczuk Government is making its highly successful Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative permanent with ongoing funding of $80 million each year.
State budget supports Queensland communities and digital economy
The Palaszczuk Government is continuing to provide vital support to Queensland communities and the digital economy as part of the state’s economic recovery plan, with today’s State Budget revealing investment in drought support, community transport, mobile black spots and cyber security.
State Budget delivers funding boost for local water supplies
The Palaszczuk Government will support regional councils to improve water supply and security across the state by committing $70 million to a new round of Building our Regions funding in the State Budget.
Statement from Energy Minister Mick de Brenni on Callide C investigation
The CS Energy board has advised me that it has determined the arrangements for the investigation into the Callide incident, including that it will be led by forensic engineer Dr Sean Brady