Media Statements

Education Minister and local Member for McConnel Grace Grace officially opening new facilities at New Farm State School with Principal Dr Carmel McGrath and student leaders Matthew Blackman, Vivienne Holloway and Emma Harding (L-R)
Fri 11 Nov 22 at 03:26 PM

New dawn for New Farm with $20 million in new facilities

Students and staff at New Farm State School are enjoying the better services and great lifestyle provided by new facilities delivered by the Palaszczuk Government.
New events to showcase Queensland’s multiculturalism in 2023
Fri 11 Nov 22 at 02:00 PM

New events to showcase Queensland’s multiculturalism in 2023

Queenslanders are once again set to celebrate the state’s diversity next year with 117 events and festivals receiving a share of $897,000 in grant funding.
Smart ticketing rollout continues as milestone two million trips achieved
Fri 11 Nov 22 at 12:05 PM

Smart ticketing rollout continues as milestone two million trips achieved

Smart Ticketing is continuing to take charge on the rail network, as the rollout spreads to the Doomben and Shorncliffe train lines.
$10 million to make North Queensland communities safer, stronger and more resilient
Thu 10 Nov 22 at 04:19 PM

$10 million to make North Queensland communities safer, stronger and more resilient

The Queensland Government will provide $10 million towards 22 council projects aiming to reduce disaster risk and lower insurance costs for residents, businesses and communities in North Queensland.
Proposals back genuine small-scale miners
Thu 10 Nov 22 at 02:22 PM

Proposals back genuine small-scale miners

Queensland’s small-scale miners will continue to operate mining claims as a suite of proposals hits the table to support genuine miners.
Driver licence numbers safeguarded by verification change
Thu 10 Nov 22 at 12:40 PM

Driver licence numbers safeguarded by verification change

The Palaszczuk Government is safeguarding Queensland drivers’ licences, with the introduction of the two-factor verification system.
Better transport connection to Caloundra CBD a step closer
Thu 10 Nov 22 at 12:30 PM

Better transport connection to Caloundra CBD a step closer

Caloundra is another step closer to a new transport connection into its CBD, with a consultant appointed to finish the detailed design and a new group of community representatives coming together to provide feedback on the project.
Deputy Premier Steven Miles at the top of a wind turbine at Kaban Wind Farm in Far North Queensland
Thu 10 Nov 22 at 11:56 AM

More than 230 companies answer SuperGrid call

Queensland is ready for a SuperGrid manufacturing and jobs boom after more than 230 companies registered interest in local renewable-energy supply-chain opportunities.
Palaszczuk Government to fund new perinatal mental healthcare centre
Thu 10 Nov 22 at 11:30 AM

Palaszczuk Government to fund new perinatal mental healthcare centre

The Palaszczuk Government is partnering with Mater Health to deliver a new inpatient mother and baby unit through an Australia-first integrated perinatal mental healthcare centre in South Brisbane.
Business Basic Grants return with $5M to assist Queensland small businesses
Thu 10 Nov 22 at 11:30 AM

Business Basic Grants return with $5M to assist Queensland small businesses

The Palaszczuk Government has announced a new round of its popular Business Basics grants will open soon, with $5 million available to small businesses.
Flood Recovery Upskilling Queenslanders
Thu 10 Nov 22 at 11:00 AM

Flood Recovery Upskilling Queenslanders

Up to 510 immediate job opportunities for displaced workers and local job seekers in disaster-affected South-East Queensland have been created, through the Commonwealth and Queensland governments’ $721 million flood recovery package.
Premier’s Anzac Prize Winners
Thu 10 Nov 22 at 09:56 AM

Premier’s Anzac Prize Winners

Eight Queensland students and two teacher chaperones have won the educational trip of a lifetime, awarded the Premier’s 2023 Anzac Prize.