Media Statements

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Sun 30 Oct 22 at 07:30 AM

United Airlines connects US to Queensland’s great lifestyle

United Airlines’ first Queensland flight has touched down in Brisbane, connecting US visitors to Queensland’s great holiday lifestyle and supporting up to 260 good Queensland jobs.
Bucket list event in Noosa secures funding
Sun 30 Oct 22 at 07:02 AM

Bucket list event in Noosa secures funding

The future of the largest Olympic distance triathlon in the world – Queensland’s Garmin Noosa Triathlon – is secure until at least 2025, the Premier announced today.
$1.7m to stop food waste, help Queenslanders in need
Sat 29 Oct 22 at 06:07 PM

$1.7m to stop food waste, help Queenslanders in need

The Palaszczuk Government has announced $1.7 million to stop good food from ending up in landfill and instead help Queenslanders in need, with funding to help food rescue organisations provide better services.
Independent board appointed to oversee voluntary assisted dying
Fri 28 Oct 22 at 05:00 PM

Independent board appointed to oversee voluntary assisted dying

The Queensland Government has appointed the Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board to oversee, monitor and report on the operation of voluntary assisted dying in Queensland from 1 January 2023.
Global tennis season launching in Brisbane
Fri 28 Oct 22 at 04:01 PM

Global tennis season launching in Brisbane

International tennis is returning this summer to enhance Queensland’s great lifestyle and support more jobs with the United Cup tournament launching at Brisbane’s Pat Rafter Arena.
Successful health service expanded to all Queenslanders
Fri 28 Oct 22 at 03:45 PM

Successful health service expanded to all Queenslanders

A trailblazing initiative set up during the height of the COVID emergency is expanding to now cover all of Queensland.
Gladstone leads green methanol revolution
Fri 28 Oct 22 at 03:15 PM

Gladstone leads green methanol revolution

Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick has welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to further the commercialisation of methanol production, using green hydrogen in Gladstone.
Queensland Industrial Relations laws strengthened
Fri 28 Oct 22 at 02:18 PM

Queensland Industrial Relations laws strengthened

Queensland workers will have strengthened protection from sexual, sex or gender-based workplace harassment and better access to parental leave and domestic and family violence leave following new laws passed in the Queensland parliament today.
New strategy to support people at end-of-life
Fri 28 Oct 22 at 02:00 PM

New strategy to support people at end-of-life

A new strategy and workforce plan delivers on the Palaszczuk Government’s 2020 election commitment to invest an additional $171 million investment to improve palliative and end-of-life care for Queenslanders.
Survey says…State Schools are Great Schools!
Fri 28 Oct 22 at 01:15 PM

Survey says…State Schools are Great Schools!

New survey data released today as Queensland celebrates World Teachers’ Day, shows more than 90% of school communities feel positive about their local state school and the great service it provides.
Grandparents time to shine this Sunday
Fri 28 Oct 22 at 12:55 PM

Grandparents time to shine this Sunday

Queenslanders are being encouraged to share the love with the state’s unsung older heroes this Grandparents Day.
New council gives multicultural Queenslanders a voice
Fri 28 Oct 22 at 12:40 PM

New council gives multicultural Queenslanders a voice

The Queensland Government has announced the members of the third Multicultural Queensland Advisory Council (the Council) following a record number of nominations.