Media Statements

Wed 09 Sep 20 at 11:12 AM
Palaszczuk Government funding creates job opportunities in Darra
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.

Tue 08 Sep 20 at 07:38 PM
Palaszczuk Government passes Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa Act 2020
Historic legislation passed in Queensland Parliament today will enable legal recognition of Torres Strait Islander traditional child rearing practices.

Mon 07 Sep 20 at 12:04 PM
It is with great sadness I learned of the passing of my good friend, Tim Mulherin.

Sat 05 Sep 20 at 11:00 AM
HISTORIC DAY FOR MACKAY ROAD NETWORK
JOINT RELEASE

Sat 05 Sep 20 at 07:37 AM
Statement from Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk
Coralee O’Rourke has been a valued minister in my government and a dedicated Member for Mundingburra.

Fri 04 Sep 20 at 05:15 PM
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.

Wed 02 Sep 20 at 01:49 PM
Queensland to host 2020 AFL Grand Final
Queensland will host the 2020 AFL Grand Final.

Wed 02 Sep 20 at 09:51 AM
Major milestone for a bigger and better Cairns Convention Centre
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.

Tue 01 Sep 20 at 10:00 AM
Land Restoration Fund to create jobs and environmental benefits
The first round of the nation-leading $500 million Land Restoration Fund (LRF) has been announced and is set to deliver regional jobs, skills and infrastructure, reduce carbon emissions, healthier waterways and create more habitat for threatened species.

Tue 01 Sep 20 at 09:59 AM
Premier commits $52.9m towards new Cairns University Hospital
The Palaszczuk Government announced today it will invest $52.9 million in stage one of a plan to build a university hospital in Cairns.
Mon 31 Aug 20 at 04:35 PM
Milestone month for $164m Smithfield Bypass project; hundreds of local jobs
The Palaszczuk Government’s $164 million Smithfield Bypass project is officially ahead of schedule thanks to 500 local workers inducted on-site and more than 90 local suppliers

Mon 31 Aug 20 at 10:06 AM
Palaszczuk Govt delivers multi-million-dollar lifeline for Far North tourism sector
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will today announce an $11.3 million package to boost Far North Queensland tourism as part of the government’s economic recovery strategy to assist businesses to make it through COVID-19.