Media Statements
Small businesses get larger slice of government procurement
Queensland’s small to medium businesses are reaping the rewards of the Palaszczuk Government’s new procurement targets.
K’gari (Fraser Island) Bushfire Review Report tabled
The Inspector-General Emergency Management’s review report and the government’s response to the K’Gari (Fraser Island) bushfires have been tabled in State Parliament.
Parliamentary Inquiry to put social isolation under the spotlight
The Palaszczuk Government is delivering on its commitment to address social isolation and loneliness, today announcing a Parliamentary Inquiry on the issue in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Curtis Pitt to champion screen sector in Far North Queensland
Far North Queensland’s thriving screen industry will receive a further boost with Speaker of the Queensland Parliament and Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt championing the region to attract productions, create jobs and maximise opportunities.
Isa Rodeo ticket sales buck the record
Pre-event ticket sales for the largest and richest rodeo in the southern hemisphere are bucking the 2019 record by up to 20 per cent.
Historic First Nations peak housing body launched in Queensland
In a historic move for the state, Queensland has established an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak housing body that will be a guiding force to help advocate for First Nations peoples.
Unused water to help grow business and create jobs
The Palaszczuk Government has released a new strategy aimed at improving access to unused water allocations for irrigators.
Country kindy kids go face-to-face for the first time
More kindergarten-aged kids in rural and remote Queensland communities will go to new “face-to-face” kindies for the first time next year.
Power restored following Callide fire
Power has now been restored to all homes and businesses impacted by the incident at Callide C Power Station yesterday.
Queensland firms Go Global with leading innovations
Queensland companies are helping put the first woman on the moon and taking a surgical world-first global thanks to Queensland Government funding to help export-ready companies break into new markets.
Sydney touches down for a whale-of-a-time
Sydneysiders are touching down for a whale-of-a-time in Hervey Bay onboard today’s first direct Jetstar flight.
Investing in Queensland women grant recipients announced
More than 30 community groups are set to benefit from funding that will advance gender equality and respect for women and girls in Queensland.