Media Statements

Queenslanders encouraged to have their say on Anzac Square restoration
Wed 17 Jan 18 at 05:33 PM

Queenslanders encouraged to have their say on Anzac Square restoration

Queenslanders are encouraged to have their say on the final stage of the restoration and enhancement project of Queensland’s State War Memorial, Anzac Square, in the lead up to the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War.
New recruits welcomed to Games headquarters
Wed 17 Jan 18 at 11:01 AM

New recruits welcomed to Games headquarters

More than 180 staff have started work at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Organising Corporation (GOLDOC)’s headquarters in the last fortnight, as preparations heat up just 77 days out from the opening ceremony.
Australia Day events supported across Queensland
Tue 16 Jan 18 at 01:55 PM

Australia Day events supported across Queensland

The Palaszczuk Government will be supporting Australia Day events across Queensland next week and is encouraging families to participate.
Palaszczuk Government finalising action plan to tackle Ice
Tue 16 Jan 18 at 10:08 AM

Palaszczuk Government finalising action plan to tackle Ice

The Palaszczuk Government is finalising an action plan to tackle Ice, following state-wide input to a comprehensive action plan the Government released for public comment last year.
Queensland welcomes 749 new doctors
Mon 15 Jan 18 at 10:10 AM

Queensland welcomes 749 new doctors

More than 740 new doctors today began their careers caring for Queenslanders at public hospitals across the state.
Commonwealth State Funeral for Lady Florence Bjelke-Petersen - Premier's tribute
Thu 04 Jan 18 at 01:30 PM

Commonwealth State Funeral for Lady Florence Bjelke-Petersen - Premier's tribute

Today, as a community and as a State, we join family and friends to mourn Lady Florence Bjelke-Petersen - a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a great grandmother.
Message for the New Year
Sun 31 Dec 17 at 10:04 AM

Message for the New Year

Please accept my best wishes to you, your family and loved ones for the New Year.
Queen's Baton arrives in Queensland - 101 days to go until Commonwealth Games
Sun 24 Dec 17 at 08:15 AM

Queen's Baton arrives in Queensland - 101 days to go until Commonwealth Games

The arrival of the Queen’s Baton in Queensland today marks 101 days to the start of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018), Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said today.
More health workers, teachers and police boost frontline services for Qlders
Thu 21 Dec 17 at 04:01 PM

More health workers, teachers and police boost frontline services for Qlders

The latest report on the Queensland Government’s workforce highlights additional staff for the priority areas of health services, education and police during the September 2017 quarter, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said.
Lady Florence Bjelke-Petersen
Wed 20 Dec 17 at 06:01 PM

Lady Florence Bjelke-Petersen

On behalf of all Queenslanders, I want to express my sorrow and send my condolences to the family of Lady Florence “Flo” Bjelke-Petersen, upon reports of her death at 97 years.
Royal Commission report a landmark in keeping Australian children safe
Fri 15 Dec 17 at 02:56 PM

Royal Commission report a landmark in keeping Australian children safe

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has welcomed the final report of the Royal Commission in to Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, which was handed down today.
Jeff Horn retains belt in stunning victory against Gary Corcoran
Thu 14 Dec 17 at 10:30 AM

Jeff Horn retains belt in stunning victory against Gary Corcoran

Jeff Horn has cemented his place as one of the world’s top boxers following a convincing win over English challenger Gary Corcoran in the Battle of Brisbane 2.