Media Statements

First time gas explorer gets green light in world class Bowen and Surat Basins
Wed 03 Feb 21 at 07:00 AM

First time gas explorer gets green light in world class Bowen and Surat Basins

A Queensland-based company has been given the green light to explore for gas on prospective land in the world class Bowen and Surat basins.

$12M back in the hands of Queensland consumers
Tue 02 Feb 21 at 12:57 PM

$12M back in the hands of Queensland consumers

A large number of consumer complaints were resolved in 2020 which saw more than $12 million returned to Queenslanders thanks to the efforts of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).

Gold Coast’s Seaway Promenade nears completion
Tue 02 Feb 21 at 12:33 PM

Gold Coast’s Seaway Promenade nears completion

A new promenade making the most of expansive views along the Gold Coast’s spectacular coastline is nearing completion at The Spit.

Queensland Youth Parliament calls for nominations
Tue 02 Feb 21 at 12:32 PM

Queensland Youth Parliament calls for nominations

YMCA Brisbane is searching for young people from all over the state who have an interest in leadership, the political process, or helping their community, to become members of the 2021 Queensland Youth Parliament.

Reward offered for information regarding the disappearance of Steven Goldsmith
Tue 02 Feb 21 at 12:00 PM

Reward offered for information regarding the disappearance of Steven Goldsmith

Today the Minister for Police and Corrective Services has backed a fresh appeal by the Queensland Police Service for information relating to the disappearance of Steven James Goldsmith in July 2000 in Brisbane.

Origin opens refurbished office in Roma
Tue 02 Feb 21 at 10:23 AM

Origin opens refurbished office in Roma

A major energy supplier has reaffirmed its commitment to regional Queensland with refurbishment works completed on its South West Queensland office.

Queensland collaborates with Japan on green hydrogen plant
Tue 02 Feb 21 at 09:55 AM

Queensland collaborates with Japan on green hydrogen plant

Queensland continues to grow its reputation as an ideal location for renewable hydrogen projects following the announcement today of a partnership between government-owned CS Energy and IHI Corporation Japan.

Qld bio-tech company wins US contract to manufacture rapid home COVID-19 tests
Tue 02 Feb 21 at 09:44 AM

Qld bio-tech company wins US contract to manufacture rapid home COVID-19 tests

Local, Brisbane-based biotech firm Ellume has been awarded a $300 million contract with the United States Government to ramp up production of its COVID-19 home testing kits.

Domestic tourism blitz delivers some hope for struggling tourism operators
Tue 02 Feb 21 at 09:30 AM

Domestic tourism blitz delivers some hope for struggling tourism operators

Within days of the Palaszczuk Government’s latest domestic tourism marketing blitz in NSW and Victoria, hundreds of thousands of Australians have already visited Queensland.com keen to book a Queensland holiday.

 Stronger disability worker checks bring improvements for QLD
Mon 01 Feb 21 at 05:10 PM

Stronger disability worker checks bring improvements for QLD

The Palaszczuk Government has welcomed new nationally consistent workers screening to provide stronger safeguards for around 90,000 Queenslanders with disability receiving National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

776 junior doctors kick off careers in Queensland public hospitals
Mon 01 Feb 21 at 03:20 PM

776 junior doctors kick off careers in Queensland public hospitals

Health Minister Yvette D’Ath today met with some of Queensland’s newest junior doctors who are part of a 776-strong Statewide intake.Minister D’Ath met the new recruits at The Prince Charles Hospital on Brisbane’s northside, where she was joined by Member for Stafford Jimmy Sullivan and Member for Aspley Bart Mellish.“Queensland Health will welcome 776 junior doctors as they step into our hospital corridors around the state this month,” the Minister said.&ldqu...

Queensland declares Perth a hotspot
Sun 31 Jan 21 at 06:07 PM

Queensland declares Perth a hotspot

Perth and some surrounding areas will be declared a hotspot from 6pm tonight.