Media Statements
Community projects will honour Queensland veterans
Thirteen community projects across the State honouring Queensland’s servicemen and women will receive funding under the final round of the Queensland Veterans’ Memorial Grants Program.
Government offer could free up $280 million for council coffers
Eligible Queensland councils are being offered the chance to refinance their debt to an interest rate of less than 2 per cent, releasing up to $280 million a year in cashflow.
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Reef Assist creating regional jobs and protecting the environment
The Palaszczuk Government today announced a $10 million Reef Assist funding boost to create regional jobs and support environmental projects in the Great Barrier Reef catchments.
Call goes out for power players to join the renewable revolution
Renewable power players can now throw their hats in the ring to invest in new renewable energy zones in southern, central and northern Queensland.
Queensland lights up for Australian South Sea Islander 20th anniversary
Major landmarks across Queensland will be lit tonight with the colours of the Australian South Sea Islander flag to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the community being formally recognised as a distinct cultural group.
Wage theft now a crime in Queensland
Employers found to be deliberately stealing from their workers will now face jail time under new laws passed in Parliament today.
Queensland’s electric vehicle super highway charges ahead with new sites
The Palaszczuk Government will add 13 new electric vehicle charging stations to Queensland’s Electric Vehicle Super Highway (QESH).
Palaszczuk Government supports Queensland’s growing craft brewing industry
The Palaszczuk Government is supporting new jobs and the Queensland craft brewing and artisan distilling industry with the introduction of the Liquor (Artisan Liquor) Amendment Bill.
Queensland power assets continue to pay dividends
Nearly 2 million households will see another $50 taken off their electricity bills from this month thanks to Queensland’s publicly owned power assets.
Scale of extraordinary school infrastructure program revealed
New figures have revealed the extent of the Palaszczuk Government’s massive investment in school infrastructure, which is helping drive Queensland’s economic recovery from COVID-19.
Palaszczuk Government funding creates job opportunities in Darra
A Darra contract bio-pharmaceutical development and manufacturing company is looking to expand its workforce by 50 positions after receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding support from the Palaszczuk Government.