Media Statements
Thu 19 Mar 20 at 11:44 AM
Queensland braces for COVID-19 impacts
The latest employment figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show Queensland is entering the long ordeal of coronavirus impacts from a position of strength.
Thu 19 Mar 20 at 10:54 AM
Unique measures create flexibility during local government elections
In response to the global coronavirus pandemic, Queensland now has new laws to maximise public safety, minimise public health risks and maintain democratic processes for upcoming local government elections.
Thu 19 Mar 20 at 05:00 AM
Power disconnections stopped to support vulnerable Queenslanders
Ergon and Energex are to back off disconnecting power for householders experiencing hardship due to the ongoing impacts of coronavirus.
Wed 18 Mar 20 at 08:04 PM
New laws to slow down the spread of COVID-19
The Palaszczuk Government has strengthened the powers of health and emergency officers in the response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Wed 18 Mar 20 at 05:02 PM
Queensland supports agricultural jobs with $30m loan scheme extension
The Queensland Government has approved a $30m extension to a crucial agricultural industry loans scheme.
Wed 18 Mar 20 at 01:38 PM
Three new “panthers” join Queensland’s COVID fight
Queensland Health Minister Steven Miles told Parliament today the Palaszczuk Government had bought three new testing machines known as “Panthers” to bolster the states testing capability.
Wed 18 Mar 20 at 12:43 PM
NATIONAL CABINET UPDATE
Wed 18 Mar 20 at 10:54 AM
Queensland Government to assist arts sector through COVID-19 crisis
Arts Minister Leeanne Enoch has today announced support for Queensland’s Arts sector workforce, to help mitigate the impact of coronavirus.
Fri 13 Mar 20 at 04:22 PM
Coronavirus tops agenda at multicultural affairs forum
Coronavirus was at the top of the agenda at the inaugural Ministerial Forum on Multicultural Affairs held in Brisbane today (Friday 13 March).
Thu 12 Mar 20 at 11:00 AM
New grants for Queensland exporters hit by coronavirus
The Queensland Government has opened applications for a $500,000 industry grants package to support Queensland agribusiness exporters directly affected by coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Tue 10 Mar 20 at 03:44 PM
International travel ban for state school teachers and students
All official overseas travel by state school students and staff has been halted until further notice due to the ongoing threat of Coronavirus.
Mon 02 Mar 20 at 05:23 PM
Queensland boosts coronavirus measures
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has taken further steps to prepare Queensland for potential impacts of coronavirus.