Media Statements

Together we can stop Elder Abuse
Wed 15 Jun 22 at 06:00 AM

Together we can stop Elder Abuse

Queenslanders are urged to stand together and support seniors this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (Wednesday 15 June 2022)
State Government invests in vision to make Queensland the capital of music tourism in Australia
Tue 14 Jun 22 at 04:51 PM

State Government invests in vision to make Queensland the capital of music tourism in Australia

The Palaszczuk Government will invest $20 million over three years in next week’s State Budget to deliver a unique ‘road trip meets music festival’ initiative and put Queensland on the map as a music tourism destination.
Palaszczuk Government commits to Toowoomba to Warwick pipeline
Tue 14 Jun 22 at 04:01 PM

Palaszczuk Government commits to Toowoomba to Warwick pipeline

The Palaszczuk Government has confirmed funding for the Toowoomba to Warwick pipeline, with construction to start soon on long-term water security for the Southern Downs and several Toowoomba communities.
K’gari land returns to its people
Tue 14 Jun 22 at 02:30 PM

K’gari land returns to its people

The Butchulla people will be able to look after Country forever for future generations following an historic land handover ceremony in the K’gari (Fraser Island) World Heritage Area.
Oba-dares to grow rig manufacturing business
Mon 13 Jun 22 at 03:43 PM

Oba-dares to grow rig manufacturing business

Two Toowoomba manufacturers will grow their businesses and employ more staff thanks to combined grants of more than $1 million, from the Queensland Government’s Made in Queensland program.
Queen’s Birthday honours for keeping Queenslanders safe
Mon 13 Jun 22 at 01:17 PM

Queen’s Birthday honours for keeping Queenslanders safe

Six Queensland Police Service officers, three Fire and Emergency Services officers and four Queensland Corrective Services officers have been recognised as part of the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours celebrations.“The latest recipients of these national honours have demonstrated exceptional levels of dedication to Queensland and to community safety,’’ Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Service Minister Mark Ryan said today.
World class Queensland Cancer Centre in record budget
Mon 13 Jun 22 at 01:06 PM

World class Queensland Cancer Centre in record budget

A brand new world class stand alone cancer hospital will be built in Brisbane as part of this year’s record health budget.
Talayah Yeatman, 4, and her dad Horace Yeatman, 34, a Gunggandji man, live in Yarrabah, Australia’s biggest Aboriginal township, an hour’s drive from Cairns. "I just want the best future for my kids,’’ Mr Yeatman said.  “We’ve got the best of both worlds, our traditional ways living with culture, hunting and fishing, and the modern world. I think our story is a positive one.”
Mon 13 Jun 22 at 09:00 AM

New Action Plan to allow First Nations communities to thrive

The Palaszczuk Government has today released the Local Thriving Communities Action Plan to support “self-determination, equality and culture” for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Premier thanks Queenslanders for big increase in flu vaccination numbers
Mon 13 Jun 22 at 06:37 AM

Premier thanks Queenslanders for big increase in flu vaccination numbers

Queenslanders are being urged to take advantage of the free flu vaccination program after a great response since it began three weeks ago.
2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours recognise health leaders, athletes and volunteers
Mon 13 Jun 22 at 05:50 AM

2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours recognise health leaders, athletes and volunteers

119 Queenslanders have been named in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List – acknowledged for their outstanding service and inspiring achievements in Queensland, Australia and abroad.
Scooting up a notch on reforms
Sun 12 Jun 22 at 12:04 PM

Scooting up a notch on reforms

Safety reforms are now mapped out as the Palaszczuk Government continues to improve the regulation of e-scooters.
Queensland bulk water prices to be kept below inflation
Sat 11 Jun 22 at 02:00 PM

Queensland bulk water prices to be kept below inflation

Bulk Water prices in Queensland will rise by less than 20 cents a week, after the Queensland Government accepted recommendations made by the Queensland Competition Authority.