Media Statements

Stability and strength in cabinet line-up
Wed 11 Nov 20 at 04:20 PM

Stability and strength in cabinet line-up

Governor Paul de Jersey has formally invited Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to form government.
2021 Queensland Australian of the Year recipients announced
Tue 10 Nov 20 at 08:00 PM

2021 Queensland Australian of the Year recipients announced

Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM, co-founder of Doctors with Disabilities Australia and senior resident at Gold Coast University Hospital, is the 2021 Queensland Australian of the Year.
New look cabinet gets to work
Tue 10 Nov 20 at 04:18 PM

New look cabinet gets to work

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has appointed three new members of cabinet.
STATEMENT FROM LOCAL GOVERNMENT MINISTER STIRLING HINCHLIFFE:
Tue 10 Nov 20 at 11:12 AM

STATEMENT FROM LOCAL GOVERNMENT MINISTER STIRLING HINCHLIFFE:

Once the new parliament is sworn in, the Palaszczuk Government will introduce and pass a bill to retrospectively amend the Local Government Act.
Help for storm victims
Tue 03 Nov 20 at 02:53 PM

Help for storm victims

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has urged those impacted by Saturday’s storms to reach out for help.
Queenslanders now able to access Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment
Fri 23 Oct 20 at 01:08 PM

Queenslanders now able to access Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment

Queenslanders who are self isolating or in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic can now access support with a $1500 Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment.
New recreational fishing app ready to download
Mon 05 Oct 20 at 05:37 PM

New recreational fishing app ready to download

A new software application for Queensland recreational fishers has been launched and is now available to download free.
Queensland backs recreational fishing with $200,000 in local grants
Mon 05 Oct 20 at 05:36 PM

Queensland backs recreational fishing with $200,000 in local grants

Recreational Fishing Grants worth $200,000 are being awarded to 19 fishing and community groups around the state who support fishing through clinics, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ cultural fishing activities, research and improving fish habitats.
Extra Funding for Sexual Violence Support
Mon 05 Oct 20 at 04:40 PM

Extra Funding for Sexual Violence Support

Specialist sexual assault services will share in an extra $2.7 million in Commonwealth COVID-19 funding to meet additional demand during Queensland’s pandemic recovery.
Queensland’s economic recovery plan wins Federal support
Mon 05 Oct 20 at 04:25 PM

Queensland’s economic recovery plan wins Federal support

Major road and transport projects being delivered by the Palaszczuk Government are set to be boosted by federal funding
Centenary Bridge funding deal done
Mon 05 Oct 20 at 03:37 PM

Centenary Bridge funding deal done

Funding is locked in to build a second Centenary Bridge at Jindalee.
Domestic and family violence help in Hervey Bay
Mon 05 Oct 20 at 03:05 PM

Domestic and family violence help in Hervey Bay

More than $850,000 is being invested in domestic and family violence support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in Hervey Bay and Maryborough.