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Queensland to welcome The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall in April
Tue 20 Feb 18 at 02:41 PM

Queensland to welcome The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall in April

Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Queensland in April, with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today welcoming the official confirmation from Clarence House.
Recovery of Dianne
Tue 20 Feb 18 at 11:01 AM

Recovery of Dianne

Membership and terms of reference for Queensland Anti-Cyberbullying Task Force
Mon 19 Feb 18 at 01:38 PM

Membership and terms of reference for Queensland Anti-Cyberbullying Task Force

A 14–member task force, bringing together young Queenslanders, parents, schools, communities and experts, will provide the Queensland Government with detailed advice and coordination on tackling cyberbullying.
Queensland employment growth leading the nation
Thu 15 Feb 18 at 12:59 PM

Queensland employment growth leading the nation

Workforce data released today has affirmed Queensland’s position as the employment powerhouse of Australia, with the strongest employment growth of any state.
US trade mission to grow Queensland exports and jobs
Thu 15 Feb 18 at 12:57 PM

US trade mission to grow Queensland exports and jobs

The Premier’s trade visit to the United States next week will seek to build on the record export growth and create more jobs for Queenslanders.
Speakers confirmed for Trade 2018 Games Time program
Thu 15 Feb 18 at 12:18 PM

Speakers confirmed for Trade 2018 Games Time program

Some of the world’s most recognisable business people and entrepreneurs will be lured to Queensland in April for a premiere trade and investment program during the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.Premier and Minister for Trade Annastacia Palaszczuk today announced The Economist’s Executive Editor Daniel Franklin, based in London, and global entrepreneur Luke Anear – a Queensland success story - will be among keynote speakers at the Trade 2018 Games Time Trade and Investment ...
Priorities for Palaszczuk Government in the 56th Parliament
Thu 15 Feb 18 at 10:32 AM

Priorities for Palaszczuk Government in the 56th Parliament

The Government I lead will always put Queenslanders first, and that means delivering the commitments and keeping the promises we made to the people of Queensland.
Election of Speaker and appointment of Deputy Speaker
Tue 13 Feb 18 at 02:52 PM

Election of Speaker and appointment of Deputy Speaker

On behalf of the Government, I congratulate Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt on his election as Speaker and Member for Townsville Scott Stewart on his appointment as Deputy Speaker.
Premier challenges Canberra to fund Rookwood Weir
Fri 09 Feb 18 at 08:48 AM

Premier challenges Canberra to fund Rookwood Weir

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has challenged the Turnbull Government to jointly fund the construction and operation costs of the Rookwood Weir.
Bullying research shows need for national response to tackle complex issue
Fri 09 Feb 18 at 07:02 AM

Bullying research shows need for national response to tackle complex issue

A survey of Australian kids showing that more than half (52%) who admitted they engaged in potentially cyberbullying behaviour believed they were being cyberbullied highlighted the need for a national response, coordinating actions and programs to tackle the issue.
It’s official – 2017 was the best year for Queensland exports
Wed 07 Feb 18 at 01:13 PM

It’s official – 2017 was the best year for Queensland exports

Queensland earned a record $69.6 billion from exports last year, new ABS data has confirmed.
State, local governments unite to boost Queensland’s trade and investment
Wed 07 Feb 18 at 10:30 AM

State, local governments unite to boost Queensland’s trade and investment

The Palaszczuk Government has formalised an agreement to work with the State’s 77 local councils to boost Queensland’s trade and investment.