Media Statements

Tom Smith MP at Bundaberg TAFE
Mon 23 Aug 21 at 12:39 PM

National Skills Week highlights Bundaberg’s training talent

The rise in trainee and apprenticeship numbers is showing the Palaszczuk Government’s record investment of more than $1 billion in training and skills is paying off, with people in Bundaberg getting the qualifications they need for the jobs of the future.

Katie Hammill-Lovett, Woolworths apprentice and TAFE Queensland student
Mon 23 Aug 21 at 12:22 PM

National Skills Week highlights Queensland’s training talent

The rise in trainee and apprenticeship numbers is showing the Palaszczuk Government’s record investment of more than $1 billion in training and skills is paying off, with Queenslanders getting the qualifications they need for the jobs of the future.

Check In Qld app mandated for taxis, limousines and ride share operators
Sun 22 Aug 21 at 02:31 PM

Check In Qld app mandated for taxis, limousines and ride share operators

The Queensland Government’s Check In Qld app will be compulsory for taxis, limousines and rideshare operators across Queensland to display from Monday week, 30 August to assist with contact tracing efforts.

Queensland's first hydrogen cars hit the road
Sat 21 Aug 21 at 02:30 PM

Queensland's first hydrogen cars hit the road

The rubber has literally hit the road in Queensland’s push to become a hydrogen superpower.

Make the choice to step up and get vaccinated 
Sat 21 Aug 21 at 12:05 PM

Make the choice to step up and get vaccinated 

The Redcliffe Hospital community vaccination centre is hosting ‘special Saturdays’ over the next six weeks to support local First Nations families to get vaccinated.

World-first trial targets speeding drivers in school zones and roadworks
Fri 20 Aug 21 at 02:56 PM

World-first trial targets speeding drivers in school zones and roadworks

New speed camera technology will target speeding drivers in school zones and roadworks across Queensland in a world-first road safety initiative.

Drought committees update advice on Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Moreton Bay
Fri 20 Aug 21 at 02:25 PM

Drought committees update advice on Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Moreton Bay

The drought-declared area of Queensland has been reduced slightly from 65 to 64.7 per cent of the state.

Three new magistrates appointed in Queensland
Fri 20 Aug 21 at 12:58 PM

Three new magistrates appointed in Queensland

Cairns, Brisbane, Bundaberg and Southport will see new magistrates in their courts following the latest round of appointments announced by Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman today.

New app delivers greater flexibility for Sunwater customers
Fri 20 Aug 21 at 11:51 AM

New app delivers greater flexibility for Sunwater customers

Sunwater has launched a new app that allows customers across regional Queensland to stay on top of their water use while on the go.

Funding boost for rural border councils to help keep Queensland safe
Fri 20 Aug 21 at 11:35 AM

Funding boost for rural border councils to help keep Queensland safe

The rural local governments on the frontline of Queensland’s COVID-19 border closure with New South Wales will be eligible to share in $1 million from the Queensland Government to cover the costs of border control.

Minister Farmer at Multicultural Australia in Woolloongabba
Thu 19 Aug 21 at 11:50 AM

Queensland invests in multicultural workforce

The Palaszczuk Government will invest $3 million to help work-ready migrants, refugees, and international students access support and guidance to help them find jobs and build up their careers.

A map showing the native title determination of the Warrgamay People, encompassing 185,000 hectares of land and water near Ingham, Cardwell and Lucinda.
Thu 19 Aug 21 at 11:27 AM

Warrgamay people have always known

The Warrgamay People will hear a court decision today recognising what they have always known about their land in North Queensland.