Media Statements

Queensland students say no to bullying
Fri 16 Mar 18 at 06:43 AM

Queensland students say no to bullying

An estimated 570,000 Queensland students are today taking a stand against bullying and cyberbullying.
Queensland wins big with LAND 400 and Rheinmetall
Wed 14 Mar 18 at 01:30 PM

Queensland wins big with LAND 400 and Rheinmetall

Today’s announcement by the Federal Government that Rheinmetall Defence Australia is the successful tenderer for the LAND 400 Phase 2 contract is a watershed moment for Queensland’s manufacturing industry and the jobs it supports.
Solar panels on school roofs to save more than $10 million a year
Tue 13 Mar 18 at 10:35 AM

Solar panels on school roofs to save more than $10 million a year

The Palaszczuk Government will spend $97 million over three years to help Queensland schools cut their combined power bill by about 20 percent.
Premier’s coding challenge to new generation of digital creators
Tue 13 Mar 18 at 10:30 AM

Premier’s coding challenge to new generation of digital creators

Standing up to cyberbullies is the theme of this year’s Premier’s coding competition.
Palaszczuk Government delivers on Ipswich Hospital election commitment
Mon 12 Mar 18 at 12:17 PM

Palaszczuk Government delivers on Ipswich Hospital election commitment

The Palaszczuk Government is already delivering on its Ipswich Hospital election commitment, with the announcement today of the commencement of Stage 1A of the $124.4M redevelopment.
Premier announces State Recovery Co-ordinator
Mon 12 Mar 18 at 11:10 AM

Premier announces State Recovery Co-ordinator

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today announced the appointment of a State Recovery Co-ordinator to work with communities affected by flooding in North Queensland.
Grants and Qld Govt support now available to people impacted by NQ flooding
Sat 10 Mar 18 at 04:28 PM

Grants and Qld Govt support now available to people impacted by NQ flooding

Financial assistance and support services are now available to residents directly affected by flooding in parts of North Queensland over recent days.
New Allison Baden-Clay scholarship supports young dancer’s dreams
Sat 10 Mar 18 at 10:30 AM

New Allison Baden-Clay scholarship supports young dancer’s dreams

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today [10 March] announced Brisbane dance student Tajuddin (Taji) Hennessy will pursue her dreams of a professional career through a new Queensland Government ballet scholarship to honour the memory of Allison Baden-Clay.
The Hornet to defend his title in the lights of Las Vegas
Sat 10 Mar 18 at 10:00 AM

The Hornet to defend his title in the lights of Las Vegas

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones today congratulated Queensland sporting hero Jeff Horn on signing a multi-million-dollar deal to defend his title in Las Vegas next month.
Brisbane Botanical Gardens to be home to new memorial for fallen police
Wed 07 Mar 18 at 05:47 PM

Brisbane Botanical Gardens to be home to new memorial for fallen police

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today announced the new memorial in honour of Queensland Police Service’s (QPS) 145 fallen officers would be located in the Brisbane Botanical Gardens.
Chris Lilley and Netflix project to film on the Gold Coast
Mon 05 Mar 18 at 09:52 AM

Chris Lilley and Netflix project to film on the Gold Coast

Award winning Australian actor, producer and writer Chris Lilley will film his next television series in Queensland for Netflix.
Boeing partnership backs Queensland as global aerospace powerhouse
Fri 02 Mar 18 at 10:30 AM

Boeing partnership backs Queensland as global aerospace powerhouse

Queensland will further consolidate its place as a global leader in the aerospace industry under a ground-breaking new partnership with Boeing.