Media Statements

Popular hinterland camping area set for multi-million upgrade
Thu 09 Feb 23 at 11:38 AM

Popular hinterland camping area set for multi-million upgrade

More visitors will soon be able to enjoy one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular camping areas thanks to a $2.1 million upgrade by the Palaszczuk Government.
Queensland Corrective Service officers recognised for bravery following riots
Thu 09 Feb 23 at 11:00 AM

Queensland Corrective Service officers recognised for bravery following riots

Queensland Corrective Services officers who responded to protests at Capricornia Correctional Centre were today recognised for their bravery.
Aussie icons now more guilt free after new clean energy deal
Thu 09 Feb 23 at 09:49 AM

Aussie icons now more guilt free after new clean energy deal

Australians can enjoy their Monte Carlo, Shapes and Kingston a little more guilt free after a new long term renewable energy agreement between publicly owned Stanwell Corporation and iconic biscuit maker, The Arnott’s Group.
Treasurer opens new EOI under $2B Housing Investment Fund
Thu 09 Feb 23 at 07:33 AM

Treasurer opens new EOI under $2B Housing Investment Fund

Treasurer and Minister for Trade Cameron Dick has put the call out for innovative affordable and social housing proposals through the Palaszczuk Government’s signature $2 billion Housing Investment Fund
Compliance directives issued after serious mining incidents
Tue 07 Feb 23 at 05:00 PM

Compliance directives issued after serious mining incidents

Resources Safety and Health Queensland has issued compliance directives to mine operators following a series of serious incidents at Central Queensland coal mines involving mobile equipment operating on coal stockpiles.
Bee-ing prepared: new biosecurity zone to keep the honey flowing
Tue 07 Feb 23 at 10:05 AM

Bee-ing prepared: new biosecurity zone to keep the honey flowing

A new biosecurity zone has been established in Queensland to further protect our beekeeping industry from the threat of varroa mite coming into our state.
Unlicensed trawler operator cops big fine
Tue 07 Feb 23 at 09:45 AM

Unlicensed trawler operator cops big fine

A commercial fisher has been fined $9,000 in the Cairns Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to trawling for prawns without a commercial fisher licence.
Fisheries enforcement protects good jobs across Queensland
Tue 07 Feb 23 at 09:01 AM

Fisheries enforcement protects good jobs across Queensland

Determined efforts to enforce Queensland fisheries laws have helped to protect fish stocks and the thousands of good jobs that rely on them.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work funding is now open
Mon 06 Feb 23 at 02:07 PM

Skilling Queenslanders for Work funding is now open

The Palaszczuk Government’s $629 million Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative continues to deliver valuable support that benefits individuals, businesses and communities across the state; as it opens its first funding round for the 2023-24 financial year.
Tender released for Kirwan Community Health Campus expansion
Mon 06 Feb 23 at 07:00 AM

Tender released for Kirwan Community Health Campus expansion

A $40 million project that will deliver a new state-of-the-art health facility and reduce wait times for healthcare in a fast-growing Townsville suburb is a step closer to reality, with the tender for the project being issued.