Media Statements
Less than half of Queensland in drought after significant wet season
The total area of Queensland drought declared has fallen from 61.1% to 44.9% after welcome rainfall this wet season.
Grants opening soon to help new social enterprises
The Palaszczuk Government will support new social enterprises across the state to develop and grow with grants of up to $25,000 set to open for applications later this month.
Tough new penalties for animal welfare law breaches
Tough new penalties will be applied to people who commit aggravated breaches of their duty of care to animals under updated animal welfare laws.
Registrations open for the $741 million Resilient Homes Fund
Queenslanders whose homes were damaged by floods can now register to access grants to raise, repair, retrofit or have their home voluntarily bought back.
New advisory board enhances transparency of the Public Trustee
Queenslanders can have greater confidence in the Public Trustee following the passing of legislation promised by the Palaszczuk Government.
Queensland signs hydrogen agreement with massive European port
Queensland is powering ahead in the new global renewable energy era, taking another significant step towards exporting green hydrogen to Europe’s largest port.
16 finalists honoured in milestone year for Queensland Reconciliation Awards
Sixteen outstanding finalists have been shortlisted for the 2022 Queensland Reconciliation Awards, honouring innovative and impactful initiatives advancing reconciliation across Queensland.
Commission of Inquiry to examine Queensland Police Service responses to domestic and family violence
Her Honour Judge Deborah Richards will be appointed to lead the Commission of Inquiry to examine Queensland Police Service responses to domestic and family violence.
Greater say for young people in care
Changes passed in Queensland parliament today will amplify the voices of children and young people in decisions that affect them.
Education Minister sends her best wishes to students for NAPLAN
Education Minister Grace Grace has wished all participating students the best of luck while they sit NAPLAN tests over the next two weeks.“I send my best wishes to around 279,000 Queensland students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 across 1,773 schools who will sit the test this year online,” Minister Grace said.“My advice for students is to relax, stay calm and simply do your best.“It hasn’t been an easy time for our students, but our NAPLAN results last year held up well de...
Mentoring program celebrates 20 years of supporting small business
The Queensland Government’s Mentoring for Growth (M4G) program will mark its 20th year of supporting small businesses by hosting its 3040th mentoring session during Queensland Small Business Month.
Business Basics Grants to relaunch next week
The third round of the Business Basic Grants, which was placed on hold due to a nation-wide outage with the online portal SmartyGrants, will relaunch next week.