Media Statements
Bumper crowds expected for NRL Magic Round
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today announced more than 90,000 rugby league fans were expected to flock to Brisbane for this weekend’s NRL Magic Round blockbuster at Suncorp Stadium.
Next steps to slashing irrigation prices unveiled
Taking advantage of big cuts to the price of irrigation water will be made easy for Queensland’s irrigators through steps announced today to fulfil the Queensland Government’s $50 million election commitment.
School homework centres help students get ahead
First steps are underway to set up the Palaszczuk Government’s 120 new free after-school homework centres - an $8 million commitment at the 2020 election.
$30M boost to domestic and family violence services across Queensland
The Palaszczuk Government is boosting support for victims of domestic, family and sexual violence with extra funding for services across the state.
Queensland gas to save southern states from shortfall
Queensland has come to the rescue of its southern counterparts with a major deal to bring more Queensland gas on to the domestic market ahead of a predicted shortfall.
Premier stands in solidarity with Queensland’s Indian community
The Palaszczuk Government will donate $2 million to the Australian Red Cross on behalf of all Queenslanders to aid the response to the COVID-19 crisis in India.
Grants open for business to bounce back better
Queensland’s small and medium businesses can now apply for grants of up to $50,000 to help them grow and create jobs.
$100 million funding boost to tackle unprecedented ED demand
The Palaszczuk Government is delivering a $100 million funding boost to tackle unprecedented demand in Queensland’s public hospitals.Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath said the $100 million funding package would create an initial 65 new beds in some of Queensland’s busiest Hospital and Health Services.“Queensland’s public health system is experiencing unprecedented demand which is why we’re earmarking an extra $100 million for 65 new beds ...
Queensland locking in more domestic gas
Queensland-based energy company Comet Ridge has been given the green light for a new Bowen Basin based project which will see more gas made available for the domestic market.
“Stay calm” is the tip ahead of NAPLAN tests
“Stay calm” is the tip from Education Minister Grace Grace as thousands of Queensland students start to take part in NAPLAN this week.
Time for Scott Morrison to deliver for Queensland
The Palaszczuk Government has today unveiled a list of vital funding measures that Queenslanders need to see in Tuesday night’s Federal Budget.
Dinosaurs create Winton visitor stampede
Winton is gearing up for an outback visitor stampede with the Palaszczuk Government delivering $4.9 million in new additions to the Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum.