Media Statements
Sun 27 Sep 20 at 03:12 PM
Winners announced for 2020 Queensland Women in STEM awards
Minister for Science Leeanne Enoch and Minister for Child Safety, Youth and Women Di Farmer today announced the winners of the 2020 Queensland Women in STEM Awards, acknowledging the contributions of leading women in the field
Sun 27 Sep 20 at 11:26 AM
Palaszczuk Government to deliver an extra 2,025 police personnel
The Palaszczuk Government will provide an additional 2,025 police personnel over five years and will deliver 25 mobile police beats.
Sat 26 Sep 20 at 11:30 AM
Palaszczuk Government drives jobs and industry growth through reduced landfill
The Palaszczuk Government is investing nearly $27 million in recycling projects that will create jobs and support businesses in the resource recovery sector while reduce the amount of rubbish sent to landfill.
Sat 26 Sep 20 at 10:46 AM
Where will LNP’s teacher cuts happen?
Deb Frecklington and Jarrod Bleijie must explain which schools and which communities will wear the impacts of the LNP’s latest cuts.
Sat 26 Sep 20 at 10:00 AM
New funding to drive safety, jobs on Isis Hwy
The Palaszczuk Government has announced an additional $42.5 million for the Isis Highway between Bundaberg and the Bruce Highway as part of Queensland’s economic recovery plan.
Sat 26 Sep 20 at 07:30 AM
Qld lures more screen productions in a further boost to economic recovery
Three landmark Universal Studio Group TV series - Young Rock, Joe Exotic and Irreverent - are set to film in Brisbane’s Screen Queensland (SQ) Studios generating an 18-month pipeline of continuous production work for the state’s thriving screen industry.
Sat 26 Sep 20 at 06:30 AM
Local jobs for Bruce Highway safety upgrades north of Childers
Works have started on a jointly-funded $20.3 million upgrade of the Bruce Highway north of Childers, driving safety along the busy tourist and freight stretch and supporting a further 50 jobs for the region.
Fri 25 Sep 20 at 03:45 PM
Queensland adopts balanced approach to bring in the harvest
The Palaszczuk Government will work to ensure Queenslanders take priority for summer harvesting jobs while also opting into overseas seasonal workers schemes to avoid labour shortages.
Fri 25 Sep 20 at 03:30 PM
$110m locked in for Cleveland Redland Bay Road
The Palaszczuk Government has announced another $40 million for priority upgrades to Cleveland Redland Bay Road, bringing the government’s total investment on the key Redlands connector to $110 million as part of Queensland’s plan for economic recovery.
Fri 25 Sep 20 at 02:54 PM
Palaszczuk Government continues support for vital beekeeping industry
The waiving of apiary permit fees for the beekeeping industry will be extended for the rest of this financial year.
Fri 25 Sep 20 at 12:00 PM
522 Queensland community groups to share in $13.4 million in grants funding
522 community groups will share in $13.4 million worth of Queensland Government grants through round 105 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Fri 25 Sep 20 at 11:31 AM
Land rent relief protects tourism jobs
Tourism resorts, hospitality providers and attractions from Mount Isa to the Gold Coast will share $2.55 million worth of land rent in ongoing COVID relief