Media Statements

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.
Turnbull must reverse $245 million cut to indigenous housing
Thu 21 Dec 17 at 02:43 PM

Turnbull must reverse $245 million cut to indigenous housing

The Palaszczuk Government has warned the Turnbull government’s $245 million cuts to remote indigenous housing funding will create a housing crisis in remote Queensland.
Put safety first this Christmas
Thu 21 Dec 17 at 01:49 PM

Put safety first this Christmas

This Christmas the Palaszczuk Government and RACQ are joining forces to encourage drivers to stay focused and drive safely at all times so they can enjoy the festive season with their loved ones.
Police video reveals the danger on our roads this Christmas
Thu 21 Dec 17 at 01:30 PM

Police video reveals the danger on our roads this Christmas

Police have released disturbing body-worn vision of motorists not heeding the Fatal Five message in the lead up to the busiest period on Queensland roads.
Help available for struggling families this Christmas
Thu 21 Dec 17 at 12:12 PM

Help available for struggling families this Christmas

Help is just a phone call away for Queensland families struggling with the financial pressures of Christmas and school holidays this year.
Battlers race the clock for power bill relief
Thu 21 Dec 17 at 12:00 PM

Battlers race the clock for power bill relief

Thousands of battling Queensland households have just days to claim millions of dollars in electricity bill relief.
Gold Coast-inspired art at the heart of new Light Rail link murals
Thu 21 Dec 17 at 12:00 PM

Gold Coast-inspired art at the heart of new Light Rail link murals

Two vibrant and super-sized murals will soon adorn the newly opened Stage 2 light rail route on the Gold Coast, with contemporary and historical Gold Coast images to feature along a new shared pedestrian and cycle path.
Unique summer safety campaign revealed
Thu 21 Dec 17 at 11:36 AM

Unique summer safety campaign revealed

Police Minister Mark Ryan today joined emergency aeromedical provider LifeFlight and corporate partner fuel service company iOR Petroleum in Toowoomba to launch their new road safety campaign.
Development application for Queen’s Wharf Brisbane approved
Thu 21 Dec 17 at 11:35 AM

Development application for Queen’s Wharf Brisbane approved

The $3 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane integrated resort development is now one step closer after Economic Development Queensland this week approved Destination Brisbane Consortium’s Plan of Development application.
Christmas call out to slow down for cassowaries and their chicks
Thu 21 Dec 17 at 09:00 AM

Christmas call out to slow down for cassowaries and their chicks

Motorists are reminded to slow down and watch out for cassowary dads and their chicks when driving in tropical north Queensland during the festive season.
Latest data shows more support reaching Qld families and faster Child Safety response times
Thu 21 Dec 17 at 09:00 AM

Latest data shows more support reaching Qld families and faster Child Safety response times

Queensland’s Child Safety performance has registered its fifth consecutive quarter of improvement under the Palaszczuk Government, the latest quarterly data shows.
Be dingo-safe this Christmas at K’gari
Thu 21 Dec 17 at 08:00 AM

Be dingo-safe this Christmas at K’gari

The Christmas/New Year holidays are one of the busiest times for visitors on K’gari (Fraser Island), and a season of high activity for the local dingo population.