Media Statements

Show cause notice issued to Mackay HHS Board following damning obstetrics report
Fri 30 Sep 22 at 01:52 PM

Show cause notice issued to Mackay HHS Board following damning obstetrics report

Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has issued a show cause notice to the Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) Board following the release of a damning report into its obstetrics and gynaecology unit.
External Review of the Queensland Operations of The Star Entertainment Group - Final Report
Fri 30 Sep 22 at 01:00 PM

External Review of the Queensland Operations of The Star Entertainment Group - Final Report

Today I have received the final report from the external review of the Queensland operations of The Star Entertainment Group from the Honourable Robert Gotterson AO KC.
State Government’s clean energy plan to power $740 billion resources boom
Thu 29 Sep 22 at 03:15 PM

State Government’s clean energy plan to power $740 billion resources boom

The Palaszczuk Government will connect Queensland’s resource-rich North West Minerals Province to the newly announced electricity Super Grid, delivering a $740 billion resources boom for the state.
Pumped hydro projects to secure Queensland’s clean energy future
Thu 29 Sep 22 at 01:23 PM

Pumped hydro projects to secure Queensland’s clean energy future

The Premier has visited North Queensland today to reveal more details of the historic plan that will transform Queensland’s energy future into a clean, green renewable age.
Queensland Police pay tribute to fallen officers
Thu 29 Sep 22 at 10:00 AM

Queensland Police pay tribute to fallen officers

Acting Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Acting Minister for Fire and Emergency Services the Honourable Mark Furner MP, joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll to pause and pay tribute to fallen Queensland Police Service (QPS) officers in honour of National Police Remembrance Day at a candlelight vigil last night.
Energy and Jobs Plan: Premier's 2022 State of the State address (check against delivery)
Wed 28 Sep 22 at 03:29 PM

Energy and Jobs Plan: Premier's 2022 State of the State address (check against delivery)

We all know that we are in an unprecedented time. I understand, and you understand, that we are facing a climate emergency
World’s biggest pumped hydro for Queensland
Wed 28 Sep 22 at 01:44 PM

World’s biggest pumped hydro for Queensland

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a bold clean energy future for Queensland including the biggest pumped hydro scheme in the world.
Queensland’s visitor economy is nation-leading
Tue 27 Sep 22 at 04:30 PM

Queensland’s visitor economy is nation-leading

Domestic visitors in the year to June 2022 spent a nation-leading $19.6 billion on sharing Queensland’s great lifestyle and supporting more good, secure tourism jobs.
New bail support service for Fraser Coast
Tue 27 Sep 22 at 03:30 PM

New bail support service for Fraser Coast

A new bail support service for young offenders on the Fraser Coast is set to be established following calls from the local Member for Hervey Bay, Adrian Tantari
Rocky and Gladstone in the top 30 rooftop solar suburbs
Tue 27 Sep 22 at 03:28 PM

Rocky and Gladstone in the top 30 rooftop solar suburbs

Postcodes across Queensland have been compared to determine which areas have the most residential rooftop solar, with Gladstone placing 13 and Rockhampton 30 on the list.
Caloundra has third most solar rooftops in Queensland
Tue 27 Sep 22 at 01:57 PM

Caloundra has third most solar rooftops in Queensland

Postcodes across Queensland have been compared to determine which areas have the most residential rooftop solar, with Caloundra coming in third place.
Mackay in the top 5 rooftop solar suburbs
Tue 27 Sep 22 at 01:55 PM

Mackay in the top 5 rooftop solar suburbs

Postcodes across Queensland have been compared to determine which areas have the most residential rooftop solar, with Mackay coming in fifth place