Media Statements

Mon 31 Aug 20 at 09:15 AM
Qld COVID-19 August 22-28: Health care caution, economic progress and legal vindication
COVID-19 health protections have been ramped up this week (Saturday August 22-Friday August 28) in response to the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre cases, while several key capital works projects will be accelerated to create jobs as part of the Queensland Government’s ongoing economic recovery plan.

Sun 30 Aug 20 at 11:00 AM
Queenslanders encouraged to focus on mental wellbeing
A new mental health campaign targeting Queenslanders who have had their lives impacted by COVID-19 has been launched by the Palaszczuk Government today.

Fri 28 Aug 20 at 10:15 AM
COVID cancels Schoolies events
Schoolies Week events will not proceed this year.

Tue 25 Aug 20 at 08:00 PM
EMBARGOED: Three Queenslanders honoured nationally for water rescue bravery
EMBARGO: 00.01AM WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26TH

Fri 21 Aug 20 at 05:15 PM
Qld COVID-19: Recovery plan updated and health protection material boosted
Queensland’s COVID-19 economic recovery plan has been further updated and enhanced this week - with new money for renewable energy, resources planning and mental health - as PPE supplies are boosted and health authorities again urge anyone unwell to get tested.

Thu 20 Aug 20 at 04:31 PM
Premier releases the next phase of Qld’s strong economic recovery plan
Protecting health, creating jobs, working together and growing the economy are pillars of the next phase of Queensland’s economic recovery plan released by the Premier today.
Thu 20 Aug 20 at 02:23 PM
CEDA 'STATE OF THE STATE' SPEECH
INTRODUCTION

Tue 18 Aug 20 at 11:13 AM
Horn v Tszyu set to draw up to a million viewers around the world
The eyes of the world will be on North Queensland later this month as Jeff Horn takes on Tim Tszyu at Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Wednesday, 26 August.

Tue 18 Aug 20 at 10:38 AM
Massive PPE supply boost to stay ahead of COVID needs
The Palaszczuk Government will boost Queensland’s supplies of personal protective equipment by tens of millions of pieces, with a newly expanded bulk storage site at Inala set to house more of the vital material.

Mon 17 Aug 20 at 08:20 AM
COVID-19 Aug 8-14: Recovery plan progresses in a week of no community cases
Friday August 14: More funding packages have been rolled out this week to progress Queensland’s COVID-19 Unite and Recover plan, while pharmacy testing locations will be trialled to help maintain the public’s excellent health response to the virus threat.

Fri 14 Aug 20 at 11:00 AM
Building bridges over Oxley Creek floodplain
Close to 200 new girders have been lifted into place over Oxley Creek, continuing momentum on the $400 million Ipswich Motorway upgrade.

Thu 13 Aug 20 at 10:24 AM
Queensland Government’s historic commitment to Treaty-making process
The Queensland Government will establish a new Treaty Advancement Committee to progress the Path to Treaty process with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.