Media Statements

The Palaszczuk Government today announced a $10 million Reef Assist funding boost to create regional jobs and support environmental projects in the Great Barrier Reef catchments.

Renewable power players can now throw their hats in the ring to invest in new renewable energy zones in southern, central and northern Queensland.

Major landmarks across Queensland will be lit tonight with the colours of the Australian South Sea Islander flag to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the community being formally recognised as a distinct cultural group.

Nearly 2 million households will see another $50 taken off their electricity bills from this month thanks to Queensland’s publicly owned power assets.

A Darra contract bio-pharmaceutical development and manufacturing company is looking to expand its workforce by 50 positions after receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding support from the Palaszczuk Government.

Historic legislation passed in Queensland Parliament today will enable legal recognition of Torres Strait Islander traditional child rearing practices.

It is with great sadness I learned of the passing of my good friend, Tim Mulherin.

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Coralee O’Rourke has been a valued minister in my government and a dedicated Member for Mundingburra.

Tourism recovery funding, mental health and family violence programs, and cross-border co-ordination have been the focus of Queensland’s COVID-19 health and economic response this week as health officials continue to manage cases arising from a recent cluster.

Queensland will host the 2020 AFL Grand Final.

Redevelopment of Cairns Convention Centre has today reached its next major milestone, with a ground-breaking ceremony of the expansion phase of the $176 million project.