Media Statements
Budget to grow Queensland environment, jobs and economic recovery
Queensland’s environment is set to be a major cornerstone of the Palaszczuk Government’s latest Budget, with a record $1.4 billion announced to protect the country’s immense biodiversity and create jobs.
Skills investment to drive Queensland’s recovery
The Palaszczuk Government continues to strengthen its investment in training and skilling Queenslanders, with more than $1 billion providing a further boost to the state’s economic recovery.
State Budget’s future-focused billion-dollar jobs initiatives
The Palaszczuk Government has delivered a budget that ensures local jobs continue to be created and industry is supported.
New action plan and $2.9 billion investment set to fast-track housing delivery
The Palaszczuk Government is launching a bold new housing plan backed by $1.9 billion investment over four years and a new $1 billion Housing Investment Fund to boost housing supply and increase housing and homelessness support across Queensland.
Women’s economic security and safety a priority in budget
The economic security, and health and wellbeing of Queensland women, was again at the front of the Palaszczuk Government agenda with the release of the 2021-22 Women’s Budget Statement.
Transport budget drives Queensland’s economic recovery
Record funding will flow into transport and roads projects to create jobs and support Queensland’s economic recovery.
$2 billion energy investment to power economic recovery
Queensland’s economic recovery will be supercharged with the single largest energy investment in the state’s history.
Record education budget delivers for students and tradies
A record $15.3 billion State Budget investment in school and early childhood education will deliver for Queensland children, students and tradies from Far North Queensland to the Gold Coast.
Record health budget to fund staff, services and COVID response
Queensland’s record $22.2 billion health budget will focus on recruiting frontline staff, building health infrastructure, reducing emergency and surgical wait times, and continuing to protect the state from COVID-19.
2021-22 budget shows Queensland’s Economic Recovery Plan is working
Queensland’s health response to COVID-19 and its strong plan for economic recovery sees the state now leading the nation for jobs and growth.
Queensland COVID-19 Economic Recovery Budget invests in jobs and growth
The 2021-22 Queensland COVID-19 Economic Recovery Budget will maximise a resilient economy by investing in the frontline, the future, and communities across the state.
Campaign urges Queenslanders to unite against elder abuse
Queenslanders are being urged to stand and act together to address elder abuse as part of a new statewide campaign launched ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day tomorrow.