Media Statements

Gold Coast Holiday Dollars launch
Thu 03 Jun 21 at 08:58 AM

Gold Coast Holiday Dollars launch

The Palaszczuk Government will deliver 30,000 tourism vouchers to entice visitors to head to the Gold Coast as part of the next stage of Queensland’s successful Holiday Dollars program.

Queensland continues to lead exploration activity
Wed 02 Jun 21 at 05:59 PM

Queensland continues to lead exploration activity

Queensland’s resources industry is continuing help drive the state’s economic recovery from COVID-19 with a continued increase in exploration expenditure and jobs.

Works for Queensland to deliver more jobs for Mackay region
Wed 02 Jun 21 at 12:51 PM

Works for Queensland to deliver more jobs for Mackay region

Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday councils are set to see $15.42 million for projects that will create 210 jobs thanks to the Palaszczuk Government’s signature Works for Queensland program.

Scalper warning ahead of State of Origin ticket sales
Wed 02 Jun 21 at 10:00 AM

Scalper warning ahead of State of Origin ticket sales

Anyone looking to profiteer by selling tickets to the historic 2021 State of Origin Opener in Townsville next week is being reminded of stiff penalties for buying or selling scalped tickets.

Reconciliation Awards celebrate unique partnerships and influential initiatives
Tue 01 Jun 21 at 08:30 PM

Reconciliation Awards celebrate unique partnerships and influential initiatives

Outstanding initiatives driving reconciliation have been recognised in the 2021 Queensland Reconciliation Awards presented tonight in Townsville.

Reef Education Program is Good to Go
Tue 01 Jun 21 at 05:41 PM

Reef Education Program is Good to Go

Commercial reef tourism operators have the chance to join the Great Barrier Reef Education Experience Program which is part of the Palaszczuk Government’s investment of more than $800 million in Queensland tourism’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan.

Queensland Police Service celebrates 40 years of Disaster Victim Identification Squad
Tue 01 Jun 21 at 04:50 PM

Queensland Police Service celebrates 40 years of Disaster Victim Identification Squad

Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP and Acting Deputy Commissioner Shane Chelepy attended a celebration today marking 40 years of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Disaster Victim Identification Squad (DVIS).

Smart collars to get legen-dairy industry mooving ahead
Tue 01 Jun 21 at 04:00 PM

Smart collars to get legen-dairy industry mooving ahead

Queensland dairy farmers will be able to use ‘smart collars’ to monitor the health of their cows through a Digital Transformation Grant from the Palaszczuk Government.

Gas investment set to inject millions of dollars into regional Queensland
Tue 01 Jun 21 at 02:11 PM

Gas investment set to inject millions of dollars into regional Queensland

Queensland’s regional economy is being boosted with a $30 million investment in Yebna North by Australian gas producer Santos and its GLNG partners (Petronas, Total and KOGAS).

Palaszczuk Government delivers major redevelopment of Roma Hospital
Tue 01 Jun 21 at 12:11 PM

Palaszczuk Government delivers major redevelopment of Roma Hospital

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has officially opened a new and improved hospital in south west Queensland delivered as part of the government’s record $21.8 billion investment in public health.

Pimpama police facility build now underway
Tue 01 Jun 21 at 12:00 PM

Pimpama police facility build now underway

Police Minister Mark Ryan today joined Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll to turn the first sod on the new Pimpama Police complex and announce a boost to police ranks on the northern Gold Coast from early July.

Nominate Queensland’s next Australian of the Year
Tue 01 Jun 21 at 11:45 AM

Nominate Queensland’s next Australian of the Year

Nominations are now open for Queenslanders to be recognised and celebrated in the 2022 Australian of the Year Awards.