Media Statements

RBT means you need a ‘Plan B’ this festive season
Thu 14 Dec 17 at 01:12 PM

RBT means you need a ‘Plan B’ this festive season

Queensland drivers are being asked to have a ‘Plan B’ ready as they celebrate the festive season.

Palaszczuk Government delivers jobs, jobs, jobs for Christmas
Thu 14 Dec 17 at 12:00 PM

Palaszczuk Government delivers jobs, jobs, jobs for Christmas

143,400 jobs have been created under the Palaszczuk Government and the unemployment rate has remained steady at 5.8%, ABS data released today has shown.

Jeff Horn retains belt in stunning victory against Gary Corcoran
Thu 14 Dec 17 at 10:30 AM

Jeff Horn retains belt in stunning victory against Gary Corcoran

Jeff Horn has cemented his place as one of the world’s top boxers following a convincing win over English challenger Gary Corcoran in the Battle of Brisbane 2.

Australian first now open to traffic on Southport–Burleigh Road
Thu 14 Dec 17 at 06:49 AM

Australian first now open to traffic on Southport–Burleigh Road

The nation’s first Continuous Flow Intersection (CFI) has opened today on the Southport–Burleigh Road as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s $160 million Commonwealth Games roads upgrade program.

Resources generates more new jobs for regional Queensland
Thu 14 Dec 17 at 05:50 AM

Resources generates more new jobs for regional Queensland

Job growth continues in regional Queensland with new and existing resources projects recruiting more than 500 jobs in the Far North and North West.

Game over: hospitals a NO DRONE zone
Wed 13 Dec 17 at 01:30 PM

Game over: hospitals a NO DRONE zone

With plenty of kids, both big and small, set to receive drones this Christmas Day, Queensland Health has launched a new digital campaign reminding families that all hospitals are drone free zones.

Queensland consumer confidence soars ahead of Christmas
Wed 13 Dec 17 at 11:42 AM

Queensland consumer confidence soars ahead of Christmas

A bumper Christmas retail season for local business is looking more likely with data released today showing Queensland has had the strongest jump in consumer confidence in the country this month.

Traffic switch marks milestone on major Townsville project
Wed 13 Dec 17 at 09:48 AM

Traffic switch marks milestone on major Townsville project

A congestion busting upgrade to a busy Townsville road is a step closer, with a traffic switch now placing motorists on newly built lanes.

Christmas comes early with Gold Coast Light Rail Stage Two
Wed 13 Dec 17 at 09:45 AM

Christmas comes early with Gold Coast Light Rail Stage Two

The eagerly anticipated second-stage of Gold Coast Light Rail will begin revenue service ahead of schedule on Monday 18 December, in time for the influx of Christmas holidaymakers.

Statement from Minister for Fisheries regarding Shark Control
Wed 13 Dec 17 at 09:20 AM

Statement from Minister for Fisheries regarding Shark Control

The Palaszsczuk Government remains steadfast in our support for the Shark Control Program.