Media Statements

Queensland gas to save southern states from shortfall
Tue 11 May 21 at 04:38 PM

Queensland gas to save southern states from shortfall

Queensland has come to the rescue of its southern counterparts with a major deal to bring more Queensland gas on to the domestic market ahead of a predicted shortfall.

Premier stands in solidarity with Queensland’s Indian community
Tue 11 May 21 at 03:02 PM

Premier stands in solidarity with Queensland’s Indian community

The Palaszczuk Government will donate $2 million to the Australian Red Cross on behalf of all Queenslanders to aid the response to the COVID-19 crisis in India.

Qld calls out Feds on working women
Tue 11 May 21 at 01:41 PM

Qld calls out Feds on working women

Queensland has called on the Morrison Government to restore financial support for services to help women with workplace issues, including sexual harassment.

Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni with Logan MP and proud EV owner Linus Power with the new chargers.
Tue 11 May 21 at 12:12 PM

Queensland Parliament charges for electric future

With electric vehicle sales skyrocketing across Queensland, the Palaszczuk Government has taken steps to ensure the People’s House is fit for a low-emissions transport future.

Grants open for business to bounce back better
Tue 11 May 21 at 10:30 AM

Grants open for business to bounce back better

Queensland’s small and medium businesses can now apply for grants of up to $50,000 to help them grow and create jobs.

$100 million funding boost to tackle unprecedented ED demand
Tue 11 May 21 at 10:20 AM

$100 million funding boost to tackle unprecedented ED demand

The Palaszczuk Government is delivering a $100 million funding boost to tackle unprecedented demand in Queensland’s public hospitals.Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath said the $100 million funding package would create an initial 65 new beds in some of Queensland’s busiest Hospital and Health Services.“Queensland’s public health system is experiencing unprecedented demand which is why we’re earmarking an extra $100 million for 65 new beds ...

Queensland locking in more domestic gas
Mon 10 May 21 at 03:14 PM

Queensland locking in more domestic gas

Queensland-based energy company Comet Ridge has been given the green light for a new Bowen Basin based project which will see more gas made available for the domestic market.

“Stay calm” is the tip ahead of NAPLAN tests
Mon 10 May 21 at 06:10 AM

“Stay calm” is the tip ahead of NAPLAN tests

“Stay calm” is the tip from Education Minister Grace Grace as thousands of Queensland students start to take part in NAPLAN this week.

Reef collaboration ensures farmers excel in their field
Sun 09 May 21 at 01:00 PM

Reef collaboration ensures farmers excel in their field

Primary producers are being encouraged to find out how they can make their farms more sustainable in line with new cropping and horticulture requirements, which take effect next month.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITIES IN FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND
Sun 09 May 21 at 12:00 PM

DISASTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITIES IN FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND

Disaster assistance is now available in five local government areas in Far North Queensland impacted by heavy rainfall and flooding in April.

Time for Scott Morrison to deliver for Queensland
Sun 09 May 21 at 10:15 AM

Time for Scott Morrison to deliver for Queensland

The Palaszczuk Government has today unveiled a list of vital funding measures that Queenslanders need to see in Tuesday night’s Federal Budget.

Flood assistance extended to Southern Downs primary producers
Sat 08 May 21 at 01:10 PM

Flood assistance extended to Southern Downs primary producers

Disaster assistance has been extended to help primary producers in the Southern Downs recover, following the heavy rainfall and flash flooding that drenched Southern Queensland in late March.