Media Statements

Four new state schools to open their doors in 2018
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.
Further boost for Yarrabilba families and children
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.
Statement from the Attorney-General re Heidi Strbak sentence
Sun 21 Jan 18 at 12:52 PM

Statement from the Attorney-General re Heidi Strbak sentence

"I know we have all been distressed by what happened to Tyrell Cobb.
Fair Trading wins back $6.7 million for Queenslanders
Sun 21 Jan 18 at 10:00 AM

Fair Trading wins back $6.7 million for Queenslanders

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) returned more than $6.7 million to consumers in 2017, with 15,756 complaints finalised across Queensland.
Breakfast staples help drive agriculture sector
Sun 21 Jan 18 at 09:00 AM

Breakfast staples help drive agriculture sector

The popularity of avocado, egg and tomato as the breakfast of choice for people around the country is helping boost Queensland’s primary industry commodities, according to the latest AgTrends report.
National conversation and action on bullying
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.
Palaszczuk Government tackles inequality in sport with record $5M grant funding
Sat 20 Jan 18 at 01:03 PM

Palaszczuk Government tackles inequality in sport with record $5M grant funding

More Queensland children will have the opportunity to get started in organised sport thanks to a record investment from the Palaszczuk Government.
Vale Professor Joe Baker AO OBE
Fri 19 Jan 18 at 01:27 PM

Vale Professor Joe Baker AO OBE

I would like to offer my condolences to the family of Professor Joe Baker AO OBE, and express my profound gratitude for his lifetime of service, especially to sport in Queensland.
Queensland Arts Showcase Program delivery exceeds 200 projects
Fri 19 Jan 18 at 12:45 PM

Queensland Arts Showcase Program delivery exceeds 200 projects

A Queensland Government fund supporting vibrant arts and cultural experiences across the state has reached a major milestone with more than 200 exciting projects delivered off the back of over $6 million in investment.
Minister thanks the unsung heroes of Corrective Services
Fri 19 Jan 18 at 12:45 PM

Minister thanks the unsung heroes of Corrective Services

Corrective Services Minister Mark Ryan has lauded Queensland Corrective Services’ unsung heroes and quiet achievers on National Corrections Day today.
The search is on for Queensland’s 100 Faces of Small Business
Fri 19 Jan 18 at 10:51 AM

The search is on for Queensland’s 100 Faces of Small Business

Small businesses across Queensland are encouraged to take part in the Queensland Government’s new 100 Faces of Small Business initiative.
Saying yes to a valid Will
Fri 19 Jan 18 at 10:49 AM

Saying yes to a valid Will

Queensland’s Public Trustee is educating same sex couples about the importance of updating their Will when getting married.