Media Statements

Fish attracting devices mean more FAD-tastic fishing and jobs for Bundaberg
Thu 11 Nov 21 at 11:22 AM

Fish attracting devices mean more FAD-tastic fishing and jobs for Bundaberg

Fisheries Queensland has installed new fish attracting devices (FADs) off the coast of Bundaberg in a program to support sustainable fishing and local jobs.
$10 million boost to help lower the cost of insurance in northern Queensland
Thu 11 Nov 21 at 09:08 AM

$10 million boost to help lower the cost of insurance in northern Queensland

Communities in high risk, cyclone-prone coastal areas in North and Far North Queensland will benefit from a new funding program aimed at lowering the cost of insurance in the north.
Vaccine milestone to relax rules for home quarantine
Wed 10 Nov 21 at 02:11 PM

Vaccine milestone to relax rules for home quarantine

Home quarantine will become more accessible for returning Queenslanders and eligible interstate travellers once the 70 per cent double-dose vaccination mark is reached.
New service centre to support vulnerable families
Wed 10 Nov 21 at 01:00 PM

New service centre to support vulnerable families

A new Child and Family Centre in south-west Queensland will provide an enhanced response to children and families in need of assistance.
Currumbin Valley Brewing's Luke Ronalds and Pete Wheldon have received a $15,000 Business Boost grant to plan a new taproom, kitchen and brewery production facility.
Wed 10 Nov 21 at 12:50 PM

Gold Coast brewery tapping in to Business Boost grants

Gold Coast businesses will be able to fast-track upgrades thanks to grants of up to $15,000 from the Palaszczuk Government.
Staff at The Flackyard are looking forward to welcoming more visitors to the region thanks to a $12,000 Business Boost grant.
Wed 10 Nov 21 at 12:44 PM

Bush tucker Business Boost for Pioneer Valley restaurant

A Pioneer Valley bush tucker restaurant will develop a new marketing strategy to attract more visitors to the region thanks to a Palaszczuk Government Business Boost grant.
Vaccine mandate extends to private health, aged care, and disability sectors
Wed 10 Nov 21 at 12:44 PM

Vaccine mandate extends to private health, aged care, and disability sectors

The Queensland Government will mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for all private healthcare staff across the state, including staff working in hospitals, aged care and disability services.
Maryborough's Central Safety Training will undertake critical website redevelopment to encourage local employment thanks to a $13,000 Business Boost grant.
Wed 10 Nov 21 at 12:35 PM

Business Boost for Fraser Coast

Fraser Coast businesses will be able to fast-track upgrades thanks to grants of up to $15,000 from the Palaszczuk Government.
 L&H Fabrication and Maintenance's Hayley and Lewis Songoro will use an $11,592 Business Boost grant to overhaul workplace health and safety for their expanding steel fabrication business.
Wed 10 Nov 21 at 12:29 PM

Gracemere fabricators receive Business Boost

Central Queensland businesses will be able to fast-track upgrades thanks to grants of up to $15,000 from the Palaszczuk Government.
Jessie McCormack, Roshan Pandalai and Sharna Jarvis from Business Boost grant recipient Evergreen Financial Advisers.
Wed 10 Nov 21 at 12:23 PM

Business Boost for North Queensland

North Queensland businesses will be able to fast-track upgrades thanks to grants of up to $15,000 from the Palaszczuk Government.
Laundry Lady's Jayne McIntyre, Asheigh Christie and CEO Susan Toft join Small Business Minister Di Farmer and Caloundra MP Jason Hunt at Bulcock Beach.
Wed 10 Nov 21 at 12:19 PM

Business Boost no dirty laundry for Sunshine Coast business

A mobile laundry service on the Sunshine Coast is set to double its revenue and create more than 110 new jobs thanks to a Palaszczuk Government Business Boost grant.
Grants bonanza tops $470 million for small business
Wed 10 Nov 21 at 12:11 PM

Grants bonanza tops $470 million for small business

More than 200 Queensland small businesses will today find out if they’re a recipient of the latest round of business grants from the Palaszczuk Government.