Media Statements
Breaking down language barriers in the construction industry
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is embarking on a project to improve communication of workplace health and safety laws and risks to non-English speaking construction workers
Tip to prevent TV fires – turn off before turning in
Residents should turn their televisions off at the wall or the set before going to bed to reduce the risk of fire.
More Shonky Security Operators Being Detected: Shine
A new system of background checks on people applying for licences to work in the security industry has resulted in a doubling of the number of adverse criminal history checks, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Kerry Shine said today
Latest figures highlight value of Queensland’s primary industries
Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin today released a new report forecasting an increase in the value of many of Queensland’s primary industry production and processing sectors
Police Minister Judy Spence will this morning join Commissioner Bob Atkinson, in releasing the Queensland Police Service Annual Statistical Review.
Capricorn receives $74,000 for tourism planning
The Capricorn region will receive a special grant of $74,000 to undertake two key local tourism initiatives, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today
Queensland Health continues to treat record numbers
Queensland public hospitals set a record for the most number of patients admitted and the most number treated in emergency departments during the three months to the end of September, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said today
Southern Downs and Granite Belt receives $79,200 for tourism research
The Southern Downs and Granite Belt will receive a special grant of $79,200 to deliver two important local tourism development initiatives, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today
State Government supports Sunshine Coast tourism with funding grant
The Sunshine Coast will receive a special funding grant of $79,200 to deliver two key local tourism development initiatives, Tourism Minister Desley Boyle announced today
Mackay businesses big winners from revised Industry Policy
Mackay firms will now have a better chance to win valuable Queensland Government contracts under changes to Queensland’s Local Industry Policy
Wide Bay Burnett businesses big winners from revised Industry Policy
Wide Bay Burnett firms will now have a better chance to win valuable Queensland Government contracts under changes to Queensland’s Local Industry Policy
Western Qld businesses big winners from revised Industry Policy
Western Queensland firms will now have a better chance to win valuable Queensland Government contracts under changes to Queensland’s Local Industry Policy