Media Statements
Thu 25 Jan 18 at 04:56 PM
Screen Culture funding applications open for Queensland film festivals and events
Queensland’s vibrant film festival landscape will deliver quality cinema in 2018-19 with applications now open for Screen Culture funding, announced Queensland Premier and Minister for Trade Annastacia Palaszczuk.“The Queensland government, through Screen Queensland, funds festivals and events throughout the state showcasing an array of films and filmmaking,” the Premier said."Screen Culture round 1 funding is open to festivals and events taking place between 1 July to 30 Decem...
Wed 24 Jan 18 at 12:13 PM
Back to Work program ahead of target – it’s Wellshot
The Palaszczuk Government’s target of creating 8000 jobs within through the Back to Work incentive program for employers has been blitzed.
Wed 24 Jan 18 at 12:12 PM
Ilfracombe pumping for greater water security
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has inspected work on the construction of new infrastructure that will improve water security for the western Queensland township of Ilfracombe.
Tue 23 Jan 18 at 04:39 PM
Renewables powers jobs, investment in Western Downs
Large-scale projects are generating new energy, new jobs and new investment in regional Queensland, with the Western Downs Regional Council hosting 10 proposed projects.
Tue 23 Jan 18 at 11:55 AM
Queensland Farm Debt Restructure Office opens
The Palaszczuk Government has established a dedicated office to assist Queensland primary producers experiencing financial distress access free expert financial analysis and advice.
Mon 22 Jan 18 at 03:02 PM
Cyberbullying focus for new Youth Advisory Council and child outreach
Cyberbullying will be the focus for a new dedicated Youth Advisory Council and a State-wide survey of the views of Queenslanders children, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said today.
Mon 22 Jan 18 at 08:54 AM
Four new state schools to open their doors in 2018
Four new state schools will welcome students for the first time this morning as more than 817,000 children from across the State return to classes for 2018, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said.
Mon 22 Jan 18 at 08:40 AM
Further boost for Yarrabilba families and children
The Palaszczuk Government has committed $3.6 million to deliver the Yarrabilba Family, Children and Community Hub, adjacent to the new State School, Member for Logan Linus Power announced today.
Sun 21 Jan 18 at 08:22 AM
National conversation and action on bullying
More than 817,000 young Queenslanders will return to school this week.
Thu 18 Jan 18 at 11:39 AM
143,900 jobs created in Queensland since January 2015
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has welcomed news that 143,900 jobs have been created in Queensland since January 2015.
Thu 18 Jan 18 at 11:02 AM
Government helps drive box-maker’s expansion, jobs for north and south
One of the world’s largest paper and packaging producers is expanding operations in southern and north Queensland, and creating 100 new jobs across the State, with support from the Palaszczuk Government’s Advance Queensland Industry Attraction Fund (AQIAF).
Thu 18 Jan 18 at 11:00 AM
More than 10,000 Queenslanders Back to Work under program
A Palaszczuk Government program to help employers hire young and long-term unemployed staff has supported more than 10,000 Queenslanders get a job.