Media Statements
Queensland campaign calls for more foster carers
A new Queensland Government campaign calling on Queenslanders to take the next step and become a foster carer has launched with foster carers sharing their own stories.
2021 Queensland Reconciliation Award finalists announced
Nineteen inspiring Queensland businesses, community groups, educational institutions and government entities have been named as finalists in the 2021 Queensland Reconciliation Awards, acknowledging their achievements and contributions toward reconciliation, diversity and inclusivity.
FNQ wind farm to create jobs and boost Northern Qld Renewable Energy Zone
The Palaszczuk Government will unlock around 350 jobs and more than $370 million in renewable energy infrastructure as part of the state’s first major investment in the Northern Queensland Renewable Energy Zone.
JobKeeper withdrawal dents Queensland jobs performance
The first Labour Force data since the Morrison Government’s withdrawal of JobKeeper has ended a run of four consecutive months of jobs growth in Queensland.
Hydro to pump North Queensland jobs
More than 900 construction jobs will be created in North Queensland with the state’s first pumped hydro storage project in almost forty years reaching financial close.
On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure boost for Queensland
The Australian Government is bolstering support for drought affected farmers in Queensland through the $100 million On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme.
Palaszczuk Government working with first responders on safety
The Palaszczuk Government has announced it will soon start detailed consultation into how Queensland can better protect the safety of first responders from passing motorists.
Southport Yacht Club to host new superyacht berthing simulations
The next generation of superyachts of up to 130 metres will be one step closer to berthing at the Southport Yacht Club thanks to advanced simulation technology.
Queensland on space launch trajectory
Queensland could be home to a new space launch facility at Abbot Point near Mackay.
Premier calls on Australians to “Work in Paradise” with new tourism campaign
The Palaszczuk Government will today launch a multi-million-dollar campaign to lure thousands of workers from across Australia to take a tourism job in regional Queensland.
Funding boost for Queensland’s primary producers with $20m loan scheme extension
The Queensland Government has committed another $20 million in funding for low-interest productivity loans for Queensland’s primary producers bringing the total investment in Queensland’s agriculture through the Primary Industry Productivity Enhancement Scheme (PIPES) from $100 million to $120 million per year from 1 July.