Media Statements

Queensland Public Trustee to Reduce Fees for its Most Vulnerable Customers
Mon 17 Oct 22 at 04:52 PM

Queensland Public Trustee to Reduce Fees for its Most Vulnerable Customers

The Public Trustee will reduce some of its fees and charges to support vulnerable Queenslanders, following an independent review.
Interim Chief Scientist appointed
Mon 17 Oct 22 at 04:30 PM

Interim Chief Scientist appointed

A globally-renowned statistician and data scientist has been appointed interim Queensland Chief Scientist.
$5.5M investment to grow Queensland’s multicultural workforce
Mon 17 Oct 22 at 03:31 PM

$5.5M investment to grow Queensland’s multicultural workforce

The Palaszczuk Government will continue to help employers to strengthen their workforce by connecting to work-ready migrants, refugees, and international students thanks to a $5.5 million investment.
Board Members Appointed to Heavy Vehicle Regulator
Mon 17 Oct 22 at 02:00 PM

Board Members Appointed to Heavy Vehicle Regulator

Patrick Conlon has been appointed to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Board, bringing vast transport and infrastructure experience that will support the regulator’s critical work in ensuring a safe, efficient and productive heavy vehicle industry.
64 Queensland trains return to home for multi-million-dollar overhaul
Mon 17 Oct 22 at 01:30 PM

64 Queensland trains return to home for multi-million-dollar overhaul

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National vision to end violence against women and children
Mon 17 Oct 22 at 11:31 AM

National vision to end violence against women and children

The Palaszczuk Government has today welcomed the release of a new national plan to end violence against women and children within a generation.
Flood-impacted homeowners accept buy back offers
Sun 16 Oct 22 at 12:58 PM

Flood-impacted homeowners accept buy back offers

Thirty four flood-impacted homeowners in Ipswich and Brisbane have now accepted the government’s offer to buy back their home following the catastrophic Queensland floods of 2022.
Tough New Laws for Queensland Casinos
Fri 14 Oct 22 at 05:45 PM

Tough New Laws for Queensland Casinos

The Palaszczuk Government has introduced tougher laws and stricter oversight of casino operators.
New streamlined funding opportunities create good jobs in the arts sector
Fri 14 Oct 22 at 03:20 PM

New streamlined funding opportunities create good jobs in the arts sector

The Palaszczuk Government has launched new and streamlined arts funding programs to supercharge the sector, deliver social and economic outcomes and growth, and embrace the opportunity of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Another bumper year backs good jobs in Queensland agriculture
Fri 14 Oct 22 at 03:15 PM

Another bumper year backs good jobs in Queensland agriculture

Queensland agriculture, fisheries and forestry continues to deliver good jobs for the economy, with the value of production topping $23 billion for the second year in a row.
Ready Steady Go for Queensland education exports
Fri 14 Oct 22 at 03:15 PM

Ready Steady Go for Queensland education exports

Study Queensland’s Indian education team has helped a Queensland-based sport training and education business hit a six on the Indian sub-continent.
Lockyer Valley horticulture producer combats food waste with help from RED Grant
Fri 14 Oct 22 at 02:45 PM

Lockyer Valley horticulture producer combats food waste with help from RED Grant

No leaf will be left unwashed at Windolf Farms as they tap into fresh markets with the help of a Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant.