Media Statements

Queensland workers’ comp premiums remain lowest
Wed 09 Jun 21 at 01:41 PM

Queensland workers’ comp premiums remain lowest

Queensland businesses will continue to pay the lowest average workers’ compensation premiums in any state or territory, with average premiums remaining unchanged next year.

Funds available to help landholders save water in Great Artesian Basin
Wed 09 Jun 21 at 01:30 PM

Funds available to help landholders save water in Great Artesian Basin

Queensland landholders in the Great Artesian Basin can now apply for funds to cap and pipe bores in the state’s section of the underground freshwater resource.

 Veterans’ Oasis opens in Townsville
Wed 09 Jun 21 at 12:00 PM

Veterans’ Oasis opens in Townsville

A new one-stop support shop that has been years in the making has officially opened in Townsville today to provide ongoing support for veterans and their families.

Serial hoon’s Lamborghini up for auction
Wed 09 Jun 21 at 11:31 AM

Serial hoon’s Lamborghini up for auction

A customised Lamborghini coupe seized by police under Queensland’s tough anti-hoon laws will go up for auction next week.

Seaway Promenade at the Spit open to the Public
Wed 09 Jun 21 at 09:09 AM

Seaway Promenade at the Spit open to the Public

A new 700 meter walkway along the south wall of the Gold Coast Seaway at The Spit is now open to the public

Eight new Queensland Greats
Tue 08 Jun 21 at 09:00 PM

Eight new Queensland Greats

Seven outstanding individuals and a medical research institution have joined the list of Queensland Greats, honoured for their philanthropy, innovation, advocacy and cultural impact in Queensland and abroad.

Action plan to support First Nations people applying for blue cards
Tue 08 Jun 21 at 03:48 PM

Action plan to support First Nations people applying for blue cards

First Nations Queenslanders will receive enhanced support through each stage of Queensland’s working with children check (blue card) system.

Site secured for Central Queensland hydrogen project
Tue 08 Jun 21 at 02:17 PM

Site secured for Central Queensland hydrogen project

A three-gigawatt renewable hydrogen facility in Central Queensland is one step closer with land secured for large-scale production in Aldoga, west of Gladstone.

Borumba hydro to deliver reliable supply and 2000 jobs
Tue 08 Jun 21 at 12:00 PM

Borumba hydro to deliver reliable supply and 2000 jobs

Around 2000 regional construction jobs are one step closer with the Palaszczuk Government announcing $22 million for detailed design and cost analysis for pumped hydro at Borumba Dam.

Mount Isa Police launch community CCTV initiative
Tue 08 Jun 21 at 11:20 AM

Mount Isa Police launch community CCTV initiative

The Honourable Mark Ryan MP, Minister for Police Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, today joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll to announce the expansion of the Community Camera Alliance initiative in Mount Isa.

Announcement of new Burketown Police Station
Tue 08 Jun 21 at 11:05 AM

Announcement of new Burketown Police Station

Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll and Queensland Police Union of Employees General President Ian Leavers today to announce the building of the new Burketown Police Station.

Last chance for Small Business Disaster Recovery grant applications
Tue 08 Jun 21 at 10:33 AM

Last chance for Small Business Disaster Recovery grant applications

Hundreds of businesses in North and Far North Queensland have benefited from the Queensland's Government’s $4.31 million Small Business Disaster Recovery grants, but time is fast running out for those yet to submit their applications before the fund closes on Thursday 10 June.