Media Statements
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The Hon Michael McCormack MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional DevelopmentLeader of The NationalsFederal Member for RiverinaThe Hon Michelle Landry MPAssistant Minister for Children and FamiliesAssistant Minister for Northern AustraliaFederal Member for CapricorniaThe Hon Glenn Butcher MPQueensland Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing and Minister for WaterState Member for Gladstone
Palaszczuk Govt secures trans-Tasman blockbuster for Townsville
Footy fans will have double the reason to book a North Queensland holiday next month, with the Queensland Reds and North Queensland Cowboys both hosting New Zealand opposition at Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium at the end of May.
Palaszczuk Government’s strong new Youth Justice reforms passed by Queensland Parliament
The Queensland Parliament has passed a suite of strong new Youth Justice reforms that will target hardcore recidivist offenders.
Justice Bond appointed to Queensland Court of Appeal
The Honourable Justice John Bond has been appointed to the Queensland Court of Appeal, replacing the retiring Justice Anthe Philippides.
Statement from Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has paid tribute to the Labor Member for Stretton, Duncan Pegg, who has announced his impending retirement from parliament due to ill health.
Queensland leaders to scope Biden summit
The Palaszczuk Government will task leaders in industry, innovation and the environment to explore new opportunities out of US President Joe Biden’s upcoming climate summit.
Decades of data changing exploration
Decades of Queensland’s exploration data now available to all explorers is expected to encourage the resources sector to grow in the future.
Cabinet headed west for regional meeting in Longreach
The Premier has announced the next regional Cabinet meeting will be held in Longreach next month.
Business Launchpad to set small businesses up for success
A new digital tool released by the Palaszczuk Government is making it easier to start a small business, helping deliver Queensland’s plan for economic recovery and setting up Queensland for our future
Next gen of Qld’s academic high achievers step up
Queensland’s next generation of scientists, engineers, artificial intelligence designers and doctors have today been recognised with Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) Awards.
Employment pathway finds new purpose for 747 Queensland veterans
Almost 750 Defence Force veterans have found new careers in the Queensland Public Service as teachers, nurses, rangers, engineers and electricians.
Queensland Government to take over the care of Anzac Square
The Palaszczuk Government will take over the responsibility for the care of Anzac Square from Brisbane City Council, to continue safeguarding Queensland’s pre-eminent State War Memorial for all generations