Media Statements

Latest Sustainable Fisheries Strategy report card delivered
Fri 12 Mar 21 at 03:05 PM

Latest Sustainable Fisheries Strategy report card delivered

The Palaszczuk Government is getting on with the job of delivering a world-class fisheries management system, ensuring a sustainable fishing industry for years to come.

Tighter biosecurity rules for Torres Strait region
Fri 12 Mar 21 at 03:01 PM

Tighter biosecurity rules for Torres Strait region

Stricter biosecurity controls to safeguard the Torres Strait region from invasive species are now in effect.

High Court throws out Sunnybank real estate agent’s appeal
Fri 12 Mar 21 at 02:54 PM

High Court throws out Sunnybank real estate agent’s appeal

A Sunnybank Hills real estate agency that took its appeal all the way to the High Court of Australia has had the matter dismissed.

Easter holiday camping restrictions eased
Fri 12 Mar 21 at 02:25 PM

Easter holiday camping restrictions eased

More Queenslanders will be able to camp in the state’s national parks and forests this Easter with the easing of COVID19 restrictions.

New advisory council to build a more accessible Queensland
Thu 11 Mar 21 at 06:10 PM

New advisory council to build a more accessible Queensland

The Palaszczuk Government has announced the members of an independent advisory council to advise the government on building better accessibility on transport and roads projects across Queensland.

Two major appointments to Queensland’s Magistracy
Thu 11 Mar 21 at 04:05 PM

Two major appointments to Queensland’s Magistracy

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman today announced two appointments - Anthony Gett is the state’s newest Deputy Chief Magistrate, while Susan Warrington will become a Magistrate in Cairns.

Entries close for $200 tourism vouchers in the Far North
Thu 11 Mar 21 at 12:40 PM

Entries close for $200 tourism vouchers in the Far North

Entries have now closed for the Palaszczuk Government’s $3 million ‘Cairns Holiday Dollars’ program.

Queensland mobilises expert hydrogen team
Thu 11 Mar 21 at 12:30 PM

Queensland mobilises expert hydrogen team

The Palaszczuk Government has appointed a specialist hydrogen team of industry experts to unleash Queensland’s hydrogen potential and the thousands of jobs that will flow from it.

State funding drives Logan PPE manufacturing expansion
Thu 11 Mar 21 at 11:58 AM

State funding drives Logan PPE manufacturing expansion

Logan manufacturer Imaging Solutions will expand local testing, manufacturing and production of essential personal protective equipment (PPE) for imaging diagnostic procedures, thanks to support from the Queensland Government

Over $13 million injection for Bundaberg Works for Queensland projects
Thu 11 Mar 21 at 11:27 AM

Over $13 million injection for Bundaberg Works for Queensland projects

Bundaberg Regional Council will receive $13.03 million from the latest round of the Palaszczuk Government’s hugely successful Works for Queensland program as part of Queensland’s plan for economic recovery.

Over $16 million injection for Fraser Coast in Works for Qld funding
Thu 11 Mar 21 at 11:26 AM

Over $16 million injection for Fraser Coast in Works for Qld funding

Fraser Coast Council will receive $16.46 million from the latest round of the Palaszczuk Government’s hugely successful Works for Queensland program as part of Queensland’s plan for economic recovery.