Media Statements

Rookwood water tenders to support good farming jobs in CQ
Mon 21 Nov 22 at 03:59 PM

Rookwood water tenders to support good farming jobs in CQ

Central Queensland farmers will be able to bid for water from the $367.2 million Rookwood Weir, with online tenders officially open from today.
Watershed investment to support victims of Domestic Violence
Mon 21 Nov 22 at 03:33 PM

Watershed investment to support victims of Domestic Violence

The Palaszczuk Government will invest $100 million in a raft of reforms and initiatives to provide enhanced support and protections to those caught up in domestic violence.
Action for victim-survivors of sexual violence
Mon 21 Nov 22 at 03:31 PM

Action for victim-survivors of sexual violence

The Palaszczuk Government today released its response to the Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce report Hear her voice – Report Two – Women and girls experiences across the criminal justice system
Inviting the world to experience Queensland’s great lifestyle
Mon 21 Nov 22 at 11:23 AM

Inviting the world to experience Queensland’s great lifestyle

More than 100 international holiday package buyers are in Cairns this week to experience Queensland’s great lifestyle and meet face-to-face with the State’s tourism providers.
Big changes for Forest Glen and Chevallum
Mon 21 Nov 22 at 11:00 AM

Big changes for Forest Glen and Chevallum

A number of major traffic changes are expected by end of the year as the Maroochydore Road and Mons Road Interchanges project charges ahead.
Reef Assist investment extended to $20 million for projects in six catchment areas
Mon 21 Nov 22 at 10:30 AM

Reef Assist investment extended to $20 million for projects in six catchment areas

The Palaszczuk Government is injecting more than $20 million into its Reef Assist initiative to assure ongoing protection of the Great Barrier Reef, while supporting more than 150 new regional jobs.
New Queensland Building and Construction Board
Mon 21 Nov 22 at 08:10 AM

New Queensland Building and Construction Board

A new board has been appointed to oversee the activities of the state’s building industry watchdog, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).
Safety reminder during Asbestos Awareness Week
Sun 20 Nov 22 at 10:00 AM

Safety reminder during Asbestos Awareness Week

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will host a free live streamed asbestos safety session this Tuesday during Asbestos Awareness Week to deliver important safety messages.
2022 Safer Schoolies is here
Sat 19 Nov 22 at 10:30 AM

2022 Safer Schoolies is here

Thousands of excited school-leavers have descended on the Gold Coast this morning to collect their wristbands at the official opening of the Schoolies Wristband Centre.
Celebrate responsibly this Schoolies week
Sat 19 Nov 22 at 10:30 AM

Celebrate responsibly this Schoolies week

Police Minister Mark Ryan urges young people to take care, stay vigilant and watch out for each other this Schoolies Celebration, as the Queensland Police Service increases boots on the ground to keep school leavers safe.
Queenslanders win big at national training awards
Sat 19 Nov 22 at 05:00 AM

Queenslanders win big at national training awards

Queensland’s top training talent has been recognised on the national stage, winning five awards at the 2022 Australian Training Awards in Adelaide last night.
Premier celebrates centenarians as 100+ Club returns to Parliament
Fri 18 Nov 22 at 02:00 PM

Premier celebrates centenarians as 100+ Club returns to Parliament

Forget passwords and costly cover charges – a volunteering spirit and a glass of good wine might be the secrets to getting into Queensland’s most exclusive club.