Media Statements
Government boosts support for sexual and domestic violence service providers
Queenslanders are showing their true spirit this Christmas with thousands of donations flooding in to bring some joy to women and children in refuges this year.
Protecting jobseekers from bait advertising
The Palaszczuk Government will introduce tough new measures to protect job seekers from scammers tricking them into training programs. Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer said the additional safeguards follow an independent review into ‘bait advertising’ by the Queensland Training Ombudsman.
Community to have their say on new school
Public consultation is set to begin next month on the Palaszczuk Government’s proposed new primary school in the inner west of Brisbane.
Queensland launches first review of animal welfare laws in almost two decades
The Queensland Government will conduct a full review of the state’s animal welfare legislation.
1000+ councillor-complaints gets Assessor extra staff
The Deputy Premier and Minister for Local Government Steven Miles today announced a staffing boost for the Office of Independent Assessor (OIA) to help keep up with demand.
Record capital investment to create jobs announced
Deputy Premier Steven Miles announced today Economic Development Queensland will accelerate capital investment in property developments to deliver construction projects and jobs across the state.
Queen’s Wharf Brisbane – the 100 weeks to go countdown is on
*Time lapse footage is available here: https://youtu.be/byFjUtmpWos*
$25 million special delivery for Cape York women
Women living in western Cape York communities will be able to give birth closer to home next year, with work underway on a new $25 million birthing unit in Weipa.
Qld Govt urges job seekers to ‘Give it a Go’ in Queensland
The Palaszczuk Government will launch a new campaign to urge thousands of Australians to come to Queensland, filling the huge demand for workers in the state’s tourism industry as travel restrictions ease.Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the ‘Give it a Go’ campaign had been developed after feedback with the industry revealed thousands of jobs vacancies throughout the state
Don’t be caught out by online scammers when shopping this festive season
With Christmas just around the corner the Office of Fair Trading is warning online shoppers to not get caught out when shopping online for Christmas gifts.
Queenslanders to save on fuel, permanently
Queenslanders will have permanent access to real-time fuel price reporting, after a two-year trial of the program delivered $9.8 million in savings to consumers at the bowser.
Budget helps women recover from COVID-19
The economic security, and health and wellbeing of Queensland women, was again supported in the 2020-21 Queensland State Budget.