Media Statements

The Queensland Government will deliver the most comprehensive boost to mental health, alcohol and other drug services in the state’s history, following a review that identified ways to enhance how the state supports people in need

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today announced the appointment of Ms Linda Waugh as the Queensland Integrity Commissioner, following a national recruitment process.

The Palaszczuk Government has provided more than $1.6 million in grants to over 200 ex-service organisations to ensure ongoing support for veterans and their families.

Ms Sarah Zeljko has been appointed as the new Chair of Energy Queensland Limited (Energy Queensland).

Patricia O’Callaghan has been named as Tourism and Events Queensland’s new Chief Executive Officer

The North Queensland Kidston Pumped Hydro Project, expected to create up to 900 jobs, has reached two major milestones this week, ahead of its expected completion by early 2025.

More Canadians will be chasing the sun to Queensland and sharing our great lifestyle with Air Canada flying direct daily to Brisbane International Airport from June 2023

A statewide campaign to help small business owners consider their mental wellbeing and raise awareness of the support available to them will start today.

In preparation for this summer’s forecast La Nina, Wivenhoe Dam’s temporary full supply level will be lowered.

Patients in North Queensland will have more access to high-quality, integrated and cost-effective primary health care under an innovative new pilot program being rolled out.Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said the scope of the North Queensland Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot has now been finalised, delivering on an election commitment of the Palaszczuk Government.

Queensland communities affected by devastating weather events last summer will benefit from $19.5 million in Flexible Funding Grants (FFGs) to drive recovery and resilience projects.