Media Statements

Legal Centre Funding to Help People With Mental Illness Access Justice
Wed 02 Nov 22 at 11:42 AM

Legal Centre Funding to Help People With Mental Illness Access Justice

The Palaszczuk Government has allocated more than $4 million to community legal centres (CLCs) to improve access to justice for some of the state’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged people.
Investing in Queensland Women grant recipients announced
Wed 02 Nov 22 at 11:04 AM

Investing in Queensland Women grant recipients announced

A Torres Strait Island women’s leadership program, sexual violence awareness workshops, and an all-female produced podcast series are among 29 initiatives to receive funding in the latest Investing in Queensland Women Grants round.
South Bank master plan to protect precinct’s legacy
Wed 02 Nov 22 at 10:00 AM

South Bank master plan to protect precinct’s legacy

Queenslanders are being asked to have their say on the future of South Bank to ensure it remains one of Queensland’s most-loved destinations.
Young producers outstanding in their field
Tue 01 Nov 22 at 09:36 PM

Young producers outstanding in their field

Outstanding contributors and innovators in agriculture, fisheries and forestry have been recognised in the annual Queensland Agriculture Awards, announced at the TropAg conference in Brisbane.
Grant helps prepare new Gin Gin worm fertiliser for take off
Tue 01 Nov 22 at 01:15 PM

Grant helps prepare new Gin Gin worm fertiliser for take off

Say hello to nutrient dense soils and better produce with new product WormGro to soon hit the market after receiving a grant as part of the Queensland Government’s Rural Economic Development (RED) Grants scheme.
Hoons nabbed in major police operation
Tue 01 Nov 22 at 01:00 PM

Hoons nabbed in major police operation

More than 50 vehicles have been impounded and 2,000 fines issued during a major police operation cracking down on hoons across South-East Queensland.
Three more shires no longer in drought
Tue 01 Nov 22 at 12:00 PM

Three more shires no longer in drought

The total area of Queensland drought declared has fallen again to 41.9 per cent after three more shires had their drought status revoked.
Queensland non-state school framework set for review
Mon 31 Oct 22 at 02:27 PM

Queensland non-state school framework set for review

The Palaszczuk Government has today announced a comprehensive independent review of the accreditation framework used for non-state schools in Queensland.
First Nations procurement up by more than one-third
Mon 31 Oct 22 at 01:54 PM

First Nations procurement up by more than one-third

First Nations-owned businesses supplying goods and services to the Palaszczuk Government is up by $118 million (36 per cent) in just one financial year, latest figures show.
8,200ha near Charleville added to Queensland protected areas, great lifestyle
Mon 31 Oct 22 at 01:00 PM

8,200ha near Charleville added to Queensland protected areas, great lifestyle

More than 8,200 hectares of former sheep station in Queensland’s south west will become a protected area, the Palaszczuk Government has announced.
Statement from Minister Grace regarding NAPLAN results
Mon 31 Oct 22 at 06:30 AM

Statement from Minister Grace regarding NAPLAN results

Education Minister Grace Grace said NAPLAN results published today show that Queensland students performed strongly during a school year disrupted by the pandemic and floods.
Log on to see your kindy savings
Sun 30 Oct 22 at 11:00 AM

Log on to see your kindy savings

Queensland families will receive even better services and more cost-of-living relief thanks to the Palaszczuk Government’s $1 billion investment in kindergarten, with 14,000 children now able to enrol for completely free kindy in 2023.