Media Statements

Brisbane North co-responder team guiding young people away from crime
Tue 03 May 22 at 02:12 PM

Brisbane North co-responder team guiding young people away from crime

Twelve months ago, a dedicated team of police and youth justice workers began patrolling the streets of Brisbane’s northern suburbs to prevent and reduce youth crime.
Community dials up on-line communications with police
Tue 03 May 22 at 02:04 PM

Community dials up on-line communications with police

More people are reporting crime online saving police and the public valuable time.
Queensland’s Small Business Commissioner and office permanent from today
Tue 03 May 22 at 12:11 PM

Queensland’s Small Business Commissioner and office permanent from today

The state’s Small Business Commissioner from today becomes a permanent position to support Queensland’s 448,000 small businesses
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month aims to change community attitudes
Sun 01 May 22 at 10:00 AM

Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month aims to change community attitudes

Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month is a reminder to all Queenslanders that ending this form of violence is everyone’s responsibility.
Foster and kinship carers acknowledged across Queensland
Sat 30 Apr 22 at 03:31 PM

Foster and kinship carers acknowledged across Queensland

Foster and kinship carers around the state are being recognised for their hard work and dedication as Queensland celebrates Foster and Kinship Carer Week.
$6.75m mental health and wellness package to mark start of Queensland Small Business Month
Sat 30 Apr 22 at 01:30 PM

$6.75m mental health and wellness package to mark start of Queensland Small Business Month

The Palaszczuk Government has set the stage for Queensland Small Business Month which starts tomorrow with the unveiling of a $6.75 million package to support the mental health and wellness of small business owners.
Select pharmacies invited to take part in flu vaccine program
Sat 30 Apr 22 at 08:00 AM

Select pharmacies invited to take part in flu vaccine program

Select community pharmacies will be invited to provide National Immunisation Program (NIP) funded influenza vaccines as part of the 2022 vaccination program.
$250,000 learning centre now open at Whitsundays TAFE
Fri 29 Apr 22 at 04:30 PM

$250,000 learning centre now open at Whitsundays TAFE

Local students are set to benefit from a new student-industry collaborative learning centre at the Whitsundays TAFE campus, thanks to a $250,000 investment by the Queensland Government.
Help drive Queensland’s AgTech superhighway
Fri 29 Apr 22 at 01:33 PM

Help drive Queensland’s AgTech superhighway

The Palaszczuk Government wants to tap into the state’s best and brightest to help drive the state’s AgTech super highway.
Bowen benefits from $3.4 million TAFE upgrade
Fri 29 Apr 22 at 01:30 PM

Bowen benefits from $3.4 million TAFE upgrade

North Queensland will become the heart of agriculture training with the first sod turned for a new $3.4 million Agriculture Centre of Excellence in Bowen.
AFL boots goals for FNQ tourism
Fri 29 Apr 22 at 12:36 PM

AFL boots goals for FNQ tourism

Cazaly’s Stadium is gearing up for a big crowd for tomorrow night’s AFL premiership clash which is precited to handball $2.5 million into the Cairns visitor economy.
Queensland and Visy working together for a cleaner future
Fri 29 Apr 22 at 11:33 AM

Queensland and Visy working together for a cleaner future

A major $48 million upgrade to Visy’s Material Recovery Facility (MRF) on Gibson Island will soon get underway, thanks to investment by the Palaszczuk Government.