Media Statements

Go time for projects in Queensland’s remote regions
Fri 03 Sep 21 at 11:21 AM

Go time for projects in Queensland’s remote regions

Five remote communities across Queensland will share in $1.5 million as part of Queensland’s Economic Recovery Plan through the Remote Area Boards (RAB) program.
Summertime Taskforce to help small business shine
Fri 03 Sep 21 at 11:06 AM

Summertime Taskforce to help small business shine

The Palaszczuk Government has established a Summertime Taskforce to help councils support small businesses in making the most of the trading opportunities presented by the glorious Queensland sunshine
Make ladder safety a priority for DIY dads
Thu 02 Sep 21 at 04:01 PM

Make ladder safety a priority for DIY dads

Show your DIY dad just how much you value him and his safety this Father’s Day and slip a ladder safety sticker into his card on Sunday.
Minister Farmer with Kate and Oscar Henderson, owners of Elysium Hair Brisbane
Thu 02 Sep 21 at 03:12 PM

$20 million sent to Queensland small businesses

More than $20 million is now in the pockets of small business across Queensland, thanks to the Palaszczuk Government’s COVID-19 Business Support Grants.
More old crab pots cleared from North Queensland waterways
Thu 02 Sep 21 at 02:22 PM

More old crab pots cleared from North Queensland waterways

Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol officers have joined forces with the Gudjuda Indigenous Rangers from Home Hill to haul in a significant number of illegal crab pots from Townsville and Burdekin waterways in their latest clean-up operation.
Big uptake of online biosecurity register
Thu 02 Sep 21 at 02:13 PM

Big uptake of online biosecurity register

The streamlining of biosecurity registrations for Queensland livestock, horse, poultry and beehive owners is working well with more than 50,000 users now embracing the new online system.
Campaign to support Safe and Respectful School Communities
Thu 02 Sep 21 at 12:35 PM

Campaign to support Safe and Respectful School Communities

The Queensland Government has launched a new Safe and Respectful School Communities Campaign to prevent occupational violence and aggression in schools.
Hervey Bay regional Cabinet meeting on September 20th
Thu 02 Sep 21 at 12:22 PM

Hervey Bay regional Cabinet meeting on September 20th

The Queensland Cabinet will meet in Hervey Bay later this month to focus on issues and projects vital for the continued benefit of the community.
D-day for drink drivers as tough new laws arrive
Thu 02 Sep 21 at 11:45 AM

D-day for drink drivers as tough new laws arrive

The Palaszczuk Government is cracking down harder on drink drivers to make Queensland roads safer, with new, tougher laws kicking in next week.
Support for Queensland’s live music sector nears $11 million
Thu 02 Sep 21 at 10:31 AM

Support for Queensland’s live music sector nears $11 million

As part of Queensland’s plan for economic recovery from the global pandemic, the Palaszczuk Government is investing nearly $11 million for the live music sector including funding to 37 venues, in our ongoing response to the COVID-19 health directives.
Queensland’s super sector grows with major merger
Wed 01 Sep 21 at 02:33 PM

Queensland’s super sector grows with major merger

A new Queensland superannuation fund managing more than $200 billion in assets on behalf of two million members will be created through a merger of QSuper and Sunsuper, under legislation introduced into Parliament today
$40 million kindy cash splash to boost early childhood education
Wed 01 Sep 21 at 02:04 PM

$40 million kindy cash splash to boost early childhood education

The Palaszczuk government is ensuring all children get a great start in life, no matter their circumstances, through its $40 million Kindy uplift program.