Media Statements
Mithaka people make Betoota their home base
South West Queensland’s Mithaka people now have a place to call their own following an historic land handover ceremony in the Channel Country today.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced new rules for lobbyists in Queensland.
New Far North hub boosts regional science and innovation
The Palaszczuk Government has launched the third of its state-wide regional science and innovation hubs in Cairns, boosting research opportunities in Far North Queensland.
Queensland Parliament united on new progressive coal royalties
Progressive coal royalties will commence on 1 July 2022 following passage of enabling legislation through the parliament without opposition.
Ditch the excuses and make Queensland the safest state
Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP today joined Assistant Commissioner Ben Marcus to challenge Queensland motorists to be the safest road users.
Entry ramp opens to traffic on Deception Bay Road interchange
The Bruce Highway Upgrade – Deception Bay Road Interchange project has reached another milestone this week with the upgraded northbound entry ramp opening to traffic.
Regional water infrastructure overhaul planning to begin
Twenty-three local councils can begin planning critical water infrastructure upgrades, thanks to round six of the Queensland Government’s Building our Regions fund.
Battery blitz grows Queensland’s energy storage capacity
The Palaszczuk Government will invest funds from the 2022 Queensland Budget to ramp up the state’s energy independence by building the largest utility-scale battery as part of another battery blitz to grow Queensland’s energy storage capacity.
School holiday road trippers reminded to drive safely
Queenslanders excited to be planning a road trip during the upcoming school holidays have been urged to make safety their top priority.
Queensland Government funding fast-tracks Gladstone hydrogen hub
The Palaszczuk Government has committed $15 million to support development of a publicly owned, large-scale hydrogen export facility in Gladstone.
Consultation begins on privacy and right to information reforms
Queenslanders are being encouraged to have their say on a wide range of proposed reforms to the state’s information privacy and right to information legislation.
Vaccination mandates to ease in Queensland on June 30
COVID vaccination requirements across a range of categories will be eased in Queensland from 1am June 30.