Media Statements

$200 travel vouchers to explore the Whitsundays
Thu 22 Apr 21 at 09:19 AM

$200 travel vouchers to explore the Whitsundays

The Palaszczuk Government will expand the state’s popular ‘Holiday Dollars’ travel voucher scheme to the Whitsundays next month, in a move set to boost the region’s tourism industry.

Brisbane Holiday Dollars tourism vouchers soon up for grabs
Thu 22 Apr 21 at 09:16 AM

Brisbane Holiday Dollars tourism vouchers soon up for grabs

The Palaszczuk Government, in partnership with Brisbane City Council, will extend the state’s popular Holiday Dollars program to Brisbane, offering 30,000 travel vouchers for Queenslanders to explore their capital city.

History made with new Parliamentary Friends of First Nations People group formed
Wed 21 Apr 21 at 03:21 PM

History made with new Parliamentary Friends of First Nations People group formed

History has been made in Queensland with the very first meeting of newly-formed Parliamentary Friends of First Nations People.

Bounce Back Better the focus of Small Business Month
Wed 21 Apr 21 at 02:17 PM

Bounce Back Better the focus of Small Business Month

Small businesses throughout the state are set to ‘Bounce Back Better’ during Queensland’s Small Business Month 2021, with a calendar of events that focuses on economic recovery across the state.

Wind farms to generate power and jobs for the Southern Downs
Wed 21 Apr 21 at 12:06 PM

Wind farms to generate power and jobs for the Southern Downs

Two windfarms and up to 400 jobs in the Southern Downs are a step closer to reality with the State Assessment and Referral Agency giving the green light.

Enhanced frontline care for patients experiencing mental health crisis
Wed 21 Apr 21 at 11:30 AM

Enhanced frontline care for patients experiencing mental health crisis

Queenslanders experiencing a mental health crisis will have greater access to enhanced mental health services with the expansion of a highly successful collaboration between the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) and Queensland Health.

Parliament to review vilification laws to ensure an inclusive Queensland
Wed 21 Apr 21 at 11:15 AM

Parliament to review vilification laws to ensure an inclusive Queensland

The Palaszczuk Government has today taken action to ensure the state’s vilification and hate crime laws reflect its commitment to deliver a fair and inclusive community for all Queenslanders.

Grants boost support for Queensland’s domestic and sexual violence services
Wed 21 Apr 21 at 10:47 AM

Grants boost support for Queensland’s domestic and sexual violence services

The Palaszczuk Government has given Queensland’s domestic, family and sexual violence service providers a $2.5M boost to assist the sector in responding to the impacts of COVID-19.

Wide Bay & Burnett manufacturers to share in $15.5 million grant program
Wed 21 Apr 21 at 10:45 AM

Wide Bay & Burnett manufacturers to share in $15.5 million grant program

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Central & Western Queensland manufacturers to share in $15.5 million grant program
Wed 21 Apr 21 at 10:40 AM

Central & Western Queensland manufacturers to share in $15.5 million grant program

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Mackay Isaac Whitsunday manufacturers to share in $15.5 million grant program
Wed 21 Apr 21 at 10:35 AM

Mackay Isaac Whitsunday manufacturers to share in $15.5 million grant program

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Far North Queensland manufacturers to share in $15.5 million grant program
Wed 21 Apr 21 at 10:30 AM

Far North Queensland manufacturers to share in $15.5 million grant program

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