Media Statements

Queensland continues to grow its reputation as an ideal location for renewable hydrogen projects following the announcement today of a partnership between government-owned CS Energy and IHI Corporation Japan.

Local, Brisbane-based biotech firm Ellume has been awarded a $300 million contract with the United States Government to ramp up production of its COVID-19 home testing kits.

Within days of the Palaszczuk Government’s latest domestic tourism marketing blitz in NSW and Victoria, hundreds of thousands of Australians have already visited Queensland.com keen to book a Queensland holiday.

The Palaszczuk Government has welcomed new nationally consistent workers screening to provide stronger safeguards for around 90,000 Queenslanders with disability receiving National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Health Minister Yvette D’Ath today met with some of Queensland’s newest junior doctors who are part of a 776-strong Statewide intake.Minister D’Ath met the new recruits at The Prince Charles Hospital on Brisbane’s northside, where she was joined by Member for Stafford Jimmy Sullivan and Member for Aspley Bart Mellish.“Queensland Health will welcome 776 junior doctors as they step into our hospital corridors around the state this month,” the Minister said.&ldqu...

Perth and some surrounding areas will be declared a hotspot from 6pm tonight.

A $60,000 State Government investment in animal welfare will help rehome greyhounds and racing horses across the state.

Queensland’s harness racing industry is taking up the reins for “Team Teal” again in 2021to raise funds for ovarian cancer research.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the Queensland tourism industry is expecting strong bookings for Easter and the school holidays with the Greater Sydney COVID hotspot ending on Monday (Feb 1).

Queensland Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer is touring the state next month to exchange ideas and insights with small business owners as they drive economic recovery across the state.

The Palaszczuk Government is co-investing in extending the runway and other infrastructure upgrades at Archerfield Airport, generating 50 construction jobs.

From Cairns to the Gold Coast – Queensland has major hospitals across the state ready to deliver the Pfizer vaccine to those of the highest priority.