Media Statements
Queensland one step closer to combatting knife crime
As part of the Palaszczuk Government’s ongoing commitment to deliver better services and keep Queenslanders safe, a Bill to expand and extend an Australian-first trial to detect weapons and combat violence will on Monday go to a public hearing.The important step brings the introduction of the Police Powers and Responsibilities (Jack’s Law) Amendment Bill 2022 one step closer to being legislated.If passed, the Bill, known as Jack’s Law and named after Jack Beasley - who was trag...
New purchase provides more social housing
The Palaszczuk Government has bought a 30-unit property in Clayfield to help house Queenslanders in need.
Enrol now for Fee-Free TAFE in 2023 on the Gold Coast
Gold Coast recent school leavers and other locals looking to upskill or change careers are being encouraged to enrol in one of the 37,000 Fee-Free TAFE places available across Queensland in 2023.
The AACTAs locked in for the Gold Coast
Australia and the world’s best actors will descend on the Gold Coast next February, as the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards and AACTA International Awards move to Queensland in a major coup for the state’s screen and tourism industries.
New life, jobs beckon for old Far North Queensland mine
An abandoned Far North Queensland mining area is one step closer to coming back to life – creating more good jobs for regional Queenslanders in the burgeoning critical minerals industry.
Disaster Assistance extended for Regional Queensland
Disaster assistance is now available to seven more flooded local councils following extreme monsoonal rainfall and flooding across Regional Queensland.
Funding to stamp out costly illegal dumping
The Palaszczuk Government will provide more than $2.3 million to local councils in the latest round of its Illegal Dumping Grants.
Funding to tackle social isolation and loneliness in Queensland communities
Community organisations and not-for-profits are being encouraged to apply for funding under a new Palaszczuk Government grants program to tackle social isolation and loneliness in our communities.
Premier announces new Police Academy for North Queensland
The Premier today announced a new Police Academy for Townsville, as she revealed artist impressions of the new state-of-the-art Queensland police precinct.
135 Queenslanders celebrated in 2023 Australia Day Honours
135 Queenslanders have been acknowledged in the 2023 Australia Day Honours List.
Three Queensland Corrective Services officers have been recognised in the Australia Day Honours, receiving the Australian Corrections Medal.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services personnel have today been named in the Australia Day Honours List and awarded the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) and Emergency Services Medal (ESM).