Media Statements

Robotic infusion set to deliver ten new jobs
Thu 25 Feb 21 at 11:43 AM

Robotic infusion set to deliver ten new jobs

Seventeen Mile Rocks manufacturer Intellidesigns will be in the market to create new local jobs thanks to more than $300,000 of funding from the Palaszczuk Government’s $46 million Made in Queensland (MiQ) program.

Queensland's North West Minerals Province attracts global attention
Thu 25 Feb 21 at 10:43 AM

Queensland's North West Minerals Province attracts global attention

Queensland’s North West Minerals Province is attracting global attention thanks to a series of international engagement sessions.

From lockdown to launch, Brisbane welcomes first vaccine
Wed 24 Feb 21 at 03:42 PM

From lockdown to launch, Brisbane welcomes first vaccine

The very first COVID-19 vaccine was delivered in Brisbane today, with Princess Alexandra Hospital coming online as the second of Queensland’s six Pfizer hubs.

Roads, transport to steer economic recovery, jobs
Wed 24 Feb 21 at 02:00 PM

Roads, transport to steer economic recovery, jobs

Major road and transport projects across Queensland are set to drive the Palaszczuk Government’s plan for economic recovery and jobs with billions of dollars’ worth of upgrades set to start or finish in 2021.

More Queensland export businesses Go Global through additional funding
Wed 24 Feb 21 at 01:22 PM

More Queensland export businesses Go Global through additional funding

Regional Queensland businesses that are export-ready are being encouraged to get involved in the Go Global Export Program which has so far helped 36 businesses break into new markets.

Palaszczuk Government delivers win-win for tradies and consumers
Wed 24 Feb 21 at 12:28 PM

Palaszczuk Government delivers win-win for tradies and consumers

Queensland’s Building and Construction Commission will ramp up support for Queensland tradies to ensure they benefit from Queensland’s building boom.

JobTrainer program set to deliver more cheap training courses for Queenslanders
Wed 24 Feb 21 at 11:55 AM

JobTrainer program set to deliver more cheap training courses for Queenslanders

More Queensland job seekers are set to benefit from $200 million in JobTrainer funding to access free or low-cost training for high demand jobs.

Olkola Rangers Jack and Fred. The Olkola Aboriginal Corporation currently owns and manages over 800,000 hectares of Olkola Traditional lands in Central Cape York.
Wed 24 Feb 21 at 10:51 AM

Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger program expands

Fifty new Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers will be employed this year to help protect Queensland’s natural and cultural landscapes.

Ministerial Energy Council to guide Queensland take off
Tue 23 Feb 21 at 02:19 PM

Ministerial Energy Council to guide Queensland take off

Energy sector leaders, industry bodies, consumer groups and unions will come together with government leaders to ensure Queenslanders continue to benefit from cheaper, cleaner energy into the future.

GREEN LIGHT FOR ANZAC COMMEMORATIONS
Tue 23 Feb 21 at 10:35 AM

GREEN LIGHT FOR ANZAC COMMEMORATIONS

Queensland’s Anzac Day commemorations will proceed as normal.

Whale-of-a-time with New Jetstar flights
Tue 23 Feb 21 at 10:20 AM

Whale-of-a-time with New Jetstar flights

New Jetstar flights are scheduled to touch down from May 26 for a whale-of-a-time in Hervey Bay.

First shot in Queensland’s COVID fight
Mon 22 Feb 21 at 11:42 AM

First shot in Queensland’s COVID fight

The very first Queenslander in the State received a COVID-19 vaccination today at Gold Coast University Hospital, marking a crucial milestone in Queensland’s pandemic response.