Media Statements

Grant for farm safety app invests in our agricultural future
Wed 21 Jul 21 at 03:01 PM

Grant for farm safety app invests in our agricultural future

Queensland’s agriculture industry will have a new workplace health and safety tool thanks to a Digital Transformation Grant as part of Queensland’s Economic Recovery Plan.
Josh Furness of Kent Saddlery with Bryce, one of his apprentices
Wed 21 Jul 21 at 10:22 AM

Tech making it easier to employ apprentices and trainees

The Palaszczuk Government is providing personalised text alerts and tutorial videos to make it easier for small businesses to employ apprentices and trainees.
Statement from the Attorney-General regarding Supreme Court Justice Martin Daubney
Wed 21 Jul 21 at 10:15 AM

Statement from the Attorney-General regarding Supreme Court Justice Martin Daubney

The Honourable Justice Martin Daubney AM has advised me that he has delivered notice to His Excellency the Governor of his upcoming resignation as President of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) and Judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
Funding signals safer entrance to Australia Zoo
Tue 20 Jul 21 at 02:20 PM

Funding signals safer entrance to Australia Zoo

An additional $6 million will fund new traffic signals at the Australia Zoo entrance as part of the Steve Irwin Way safety improvements project.
World-leading certification guarantees ‘renewable’ hydrogen
Tue 20 Jul 21 at 12:10 PM

World-leading certification guarantees ‘renewable’ hydrogen

The Palaszczuk Government has taken another important step towards establishing Queensland’s credentials as a leading generator of renewable energy jobs.
Better bridges to boost flood immunity as projects ramp up around Toowoomba region
Tue 20 Jul 21 at 11:30 AM

Better bridges to boost flood immunity as projects ramp up around Toowoomba region

The Postmans Ridge community can look forward to more local upgrades with the Rocky Creek Bridge on Murphy's Creek Road to be replaced.
Stay safe and stay out of lockdown
Tue 20 Jul 21 at 11:18 AM

Stay safe and stay out of lockdown

There’s no place for COVID complacency in Queensland’s construction industry, the State Government, unions and industry have urged in the wake of the Sydney shutdown.
Women in STEM award winners for 2021 announced
Sun 18 Jul 21 at 11:15 AM

Women in STEM award winners for 2021 announced

Five exceptional Queensland female STEM professionals were today recognised for their outstanding initiatives as part of the 2021 Queensland Women in STEM award ceremony.
Community-first road safety funding boosted
Sat 17 Jul 21 at 02:17 PM

Community-first road safety funding boosted

Not-for-profit organisations can apply for a share in $22.5 million of grants to help drive safer behaviour on Queensland roads.
55 grass roots road safety projects help save lives
Sat 17 Jul 21 at 02:06 PM

55 grass roots road safety projects help save lives

Almost $500, 000 will be shared among 55 grassroots education initiatives across the state to save lives and reduce trauma on Queensland roads.
Regional events drive Covid-19 recovery
Sat 17 Jul 21 at 12:42 PM

Regional events drive Covid-19 recovery

More than 20 events across nine Queensland regions will receive a combined $374,500 in funding in the latest round of the Queensland Destination Events Program for the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan.
Currumbin Eco-Parkland secured to become one of the largest eco-parklands in Australia
Sat 17 Jul 21 at 11:50 AM

Currumbin Eco-Parkland secured to become one of the largest eco-parklands in Australia

Currumbin Eco-Parkland secured to become one of the largest eco-parklands in Australia