Media Statements

Support for foster carers strengthened in Townsville
Fri 06 May 22 at 11:30 AM

Support for foster carers strengthened in Townsville

The Palaszczuk Government is taking steps to strengthen its support for Townsville’s foster and kinship carers.

Queenslanders have chance to be heard in ground-breaking justice review
Thu 05 May 22 at 05:43 PM

Queenslanders have chance to be heard in ground-breaking justice review

Queenslanders are being asked to have their say on shaping new criminal procedure laws for Magistrates Courts.

Cairns and FNQ represented on new Queensland Small Business Advisory Council
Thu 05 May 22 at 02:59 PM

Cairns and FNQ represented on new Queensland Small Business Advisory Council

Small businesses in Cairns, the Far North and throughout the State have gained a strengthened voice with the first meeting today of a new Queensland Small Business Advisory Council to represent small business interests to the State Government

Advisory Council to give small business a stronger voice
Thu 05 May 22 at 02:25 PM

Advisory Council to give small business a stronger voice

Small business in Queensland has gained a strengthened voice with the first meeting today of a new Queensland Small Business Advisory Council to represent small business interests to the State Government

Statement from Minister Grace
Thu 05 May 22 at 01:56 PM

Statement from Minister Grace

My heart goes out to the child from Gracemere who is fighting for her life.My thoughts are also with her family, friends and the entire Gracemere community.I am confident I speak for all Queenslanders when I say we are wishing her a full and speedy recovery.This simply should not have happened.Families need to have peace of mind that when they send their children off to school, kindy or day care, they will come home safe.The Queensland Police Service is investigating the incident

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick, Westpac Chief Executive Consumer & Business Banking Chris de Bruin and Westpac CIO Paul Bari with some of the Westpac team who will be working at the company's new Gold Coast hub.
Thu 05 May 22 at 01:24 PM

More IT jobs on the Gold Coast as Westpac opens new hub

The Gold Coast’s legendary lifestyle and pool of talent have snared a big win, with Westpac opening a new multi-million dollar IT hub in the heart of Surfers Paradise, bringing with it 200 new jobs.

Brisbane City Council joins Small Business Friendly Councils initiative
Thu 05 May 22 at 11:41 AM

Brisbane City Council joins Small Business Friendly Councils initiative

Small businesses in Brisbane are set to benefit from the Brisbane City Council joining the Small Business Friendly Councils initiative

104 sporting upgrades for Queensland
Thu 05 May 22 at 10:46 AM

104 sporting upgrades for Queensland

More than $9.7 million is being invested by the Palaszczuk Government to build and upgrade playing infrastructure for 104 Queensland sport and active recreation clubs and local governments.

Queensland Police Service inducts 68 recruits into service
Thu 05 May 22 at 10:30 AM

Queensland Police Service inducts 68 recruits into service

Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP today joined Deputy Commissioner Stephan Gollschewski to induct 68 recruits into the Queensland Police Service (QPS).

Calling all Western Downs and South Burnett community groups
Wed 04 May 22 at 04:03 PM

Calling all Western Downs and South Burnett community groups

Community groups in the Western Downs and South Burnett can now apply for a grants funding program run by Queensland’s publicly-owned transmission operator.

Make Mother’s Day memorable for all the right reasons
Wed 04 May 22 at 03:00 PM

Make Mother’s Day memorable for all the right reasons

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is reminding consumers of their rights to help them find the best gift for mums this Mother’s Day.

Queensland leads on safety for green hydrogen workforce
Wed 04 May 22 at 02:51 PM

Queensland leads on safety for green hydrogen workforce

Queensland is leading the country preparing the workforce for emerging jobs in the green hydrogen industry, today launching a draft safety code of practice.