Media Statements

Nominations closing for Safe Work and Return to Work Awards
Wed 15 Jun 22 at 03:07 PM

Nominations closing for Safe Work and Return to Work Awards

Time is running out for workplaces operating in Queensland to nominate for the 2022 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards to recognise and celebrate their safety success stories.
Statement from Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni
Wed 15 Jun 22 at 03:06 PM

Statement from Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni

The Australian Energy Market Operator’s decision to suspend the National Electricity Market’s spot market provides them greater flexibility and agility to ensure adequate supply across the Eastern Seaboard.
New staffing and resources to boost policing response in Darling Downs Police District
Wed 15 Jun 22 at 02:36 PM

New staffing and resources to boost policing response in Darling Downs Police District

Twenty-nine frontline police officer positions and a new Mobile Police Beat are among the announcements made by Police Minister Mark Ryan and Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll in Toowoomba today.
Kylie Eddie (Department of Resources), Paul Richardson, Lawrence George, Clayton Snow, Desmond Callopie, Leanne Edwards, Linton George, all from the RNTBC, and Mark Langford (Department of Resources) at the land handover ceremony.
Wed 15 Jun 22 at 02:11 PM

Gkuthaarn and Kukatj people’s place to call home

The Gkuthaarn and Kukatj people will own their own country forever following a small, but significant ceremony in Normanton in the Gulf of Carpentaria yesterday.
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick and Energy Minister Mick de Brenni with some of the National Battery Testing Centre team.
Wed 15 Jun 22 at 01:46 PM

Big boost for Queensland battery-powered jobs

The Palaszczuk Government will deliver a boost Queensland’s place in the energy storage revolution through a $15 million investment to scale up the National Battery Testing Centre (NBTC), based in Banyo on Brisbane’s northside.
Mask mandate in airports lifts this weekend
Wed 15 Jun 22 at 12:50 PM

Mask mandate in airports lifts this weekend

The mask mandate in all Queensland airports will be lifted from this weekend.
Historic Warwick Police Station re-design on track
Wed 15 Jun 22 at 11:53 AM

Historic Warwick Police Station re-design on track

The refurbishment and upgrade of the historic Warwick Police Station is entering the final design stage.
Deadline extended for RAD grants expressions of interest
Wed 15 Jun 22 at 11:40 AM

Deadline extended for RAD grants expressions of interest

The Palaszczuk Government has extended its expressions of interest deadline for the $2 million first round of its new Rural Agricultural Development grants.
Milestone of 8 Mile
Wed 15 Jun 22 at 11:30 AM

Milestone of 8 Mile

The Eight Mile intersection, where the Cunningham and New England Highways meet, is being uplifted to make it safer for Queensland locals.
Statement from Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni
Wed 15 Jun 22 at 11:06 AM

Statement from Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni

There is no change to solar feed in tariffs in Queensland.
New U-Tank rolls into Warwick
Wed 15 Jun 22 at 11:00 AM

New U-Tank rolls into Warwick

Firefighters in the state’s south west received a boost to their firefighting capability with a new Urban Water Tanker officially handed over today by Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan
DISASTER ASSISTANCE EXTENDED FOLLOWING NORTHERN AND CENTRAL-WESTERN QUEENSLAND FLOODING
Wed 15 Jun 22 at 08:00 AM

DISASTER ASSISTANCE EXTENDED FOLLOWING NORTHERN AND CENTRAL-WESTERN QUEENSLAND FLOODING

Disaster assistance has been extended to more flood-affected communities after the Northern and Central-Western Queensland event during April and May.