Media Statements

Film tax offset makes way for pipeline of block busters for Queensland
Fri 04 May 18 at 10:19 AM

Film tax offset makes way for pipeline of block busters for Queensland

The Federal Government’s decision to finally lift the film industry location tax offset to 30 per cent will be a game changer for Queensland and the Gold Coast, paving the way for a pipeline of blockbuster movies and a permanent screen industry.
Palaszczuk Government to govern from Mackay and Whitsundays
Tue 01 May 18 at 11:30 AM

Palaszczuk Government to govern from Mackay and Whitsundays

The Palaszczuk Government will govern from Mackay and Whitsundays region next month, spending a week meeting with local communities and businesses, including a Cabinet and town hall meeting.
Trade 2018 expands Commonwealth networks
Tue 01 May 18 at 11:21 AM

Trade 2018 expands Commonwealth networks

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed more than 2500 people participated inCommonwealth Games trade and investment events during the Games as part of a strategy to forge new business partnerships across the Commonwealth.
$500 Million for Survivors of Child Sex Abuse
Mon 30 Apr 18 at 02:33 PM

$500 Million for Survivors of Child Sex Abuse

Queensland will pay its share to survivors of sexual abuse in government run institutions.
Queensland celebrates Team Australia after sensational GC2018 performance
Fri 27 Apr 18 at 01:00 PM

Queensland celebrates Team Australia after sensational GC2018 performance

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has described Australia’s triumphant Commonwealth Games team as ‘an inspiration’ and all athletes deserved gold medals for helping to stage an event ‘fit for a future king’.
Top marks tipped for Queensland reading and writing
Tue 24 Apr 18 at 04:21 PM

Top marks tipped for Queensland reading and writing

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Education Minister Grace Grace have today launched a suite of initiatives to support reading, writing and strengthen children’s literacy at Nundah State School.
GC2018 memorabilia auction to benefit Gold Coast Community Fund
Thu 19 Apr 18 at 05:08 PM

GC2018 memorabilia auction to benefit Gold Coast Community Fund

Local and international buyers looking to snap up a piece of official Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games memorabilia can bid with confidence and in good conscience, with money raised from the online auction set to benefit the Gold Coast Community Fund (GCCF).
GC2018 Games Shapers invited to share a meal and memories at farewell event
Wed 18 Apr 18 at 11:00 AM

GC2018 Games Shapers invited to share a meal and memories at farewell event

The outstanding efforts of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games’ Games Shapers will be recognised at a celebration event this weekend.
Queensland bids ‘adieu’ to Anzac Prize winners
Fri 13 Apr 18 at 12:48 PM

Queensland bids ‘adieu’ to Anzac Prize winners

Eight Queensland students are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime to the Western Front to commemorate the Anzac legacy.
Palaszczuk Government honours its commitments on public sector jobs
Thu 12 Apr 18 at 09:45 AM

Palaszczuk Government honours its commitments on public sector jobs

The latest report on the Queensland Government’s workforce shows that the Palaszczuk Government remains committed to its fiscal principle of growing frontline services in line with population growth.
K’gari and Bulburin National Park added to The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy
Sat 07 Apr 18 at 04:46 PM

K’gari and Bulburin National Park added to The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has welcomed the addition of K’gari (Fraser Island) and Bulburin National Park to The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy initiative.
Bundaberg abuzz ahead of royal visit
Fri 06 Apr 18 at 06:00 AM

Bundaberg abuzz ahead of royal visit

Bundaberg is abuzz today as the city prepares to welcome The Prince of Wales, who will tour the Bundaberg Rum Distillery before attending ‘The Big Bundy BBQ’ community event this afternoon.