Media Statements

Palaszczuk Govt secures trans-Tasman blockbuster for Townsville
Fri 23 Apr 21 at 08:00 AM

Palaszczuk Govt secures trans-Tasman blockbuster for Townsville

Footy fans will have double the reason to book a North Queensland holiday next month, with the Queensland Reds and North Queensland Cowboys both hosting New Zealand opposition at Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium at the end of May.
Decades of data changing exploration
Thu 22 Apr 21 at 12:18 PM

Decades of data changing exploration

Decades of Queensland’s exploration data now available to all explorers is expected to encourage the resources sector to grow in the future.
Next gen of Qld’s academic high achievers step up
Thu 22 Apr 21 at 10:46 AM

Next gen of Qld’s academic high achievers step up

Queensland’s next generation of scientists, engineers, artificial intelligence designers and doctors have today been recognised with Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) Awards.
Employment pathway finds new purpose for 747 Queensland veterans
Thu 22 Apr 21 at 09:58 AM

Employment pathway finds new purpose for 747 Queensland veterans

Almost 750 Defence Force veterans have found new careers in the Queensland Public Service as teachers, nurses, rangers, engineers and electricians.
Queensland Government to take over the care of Anzac Square
Thu 22 Apr 21 at 09:56 AM

Queensland Government to take over the care of Anzac Square

The Palaszczuk Government will take over the responsibility for the care of Anzac Square from Brisbane City Council, to continue safeguarding Queensland’s pre-eminent State War Memorial for all generations
Bounce Back Better the focus of Small Business Month
Wed 21 Apr 21 at 02:17 PM

Bounce Back Better the focus of Small Business Month

Small businesses throughout the state are set to ‘Bounce Back Better’ during Queensland’s Small Business Month 2021, with a calendar of events that focuses on economic recovery across the state.
Grants boost support for Queensland’s domestic and sexual violence services
Wed 21 Apr 21 at 10:47 AM

Grants boost support for Queensland’s domestic and sexual violence services

The Palaszczuk Government has given Queensland’s domestic, family and sexual violence service providers a $2.5M boost to assist the sector in responding to the impacts of COVID-19.
Queensland explorers invited to stake their claim in $2.5 million
Wed 21 Apr 21 at 10:21 AM

Queensland explorers invited to stake their claim in $2.5 million

Queensland’s mineral explorers are being invited to stake their claim in $2.5 million worth of grants to find the minerals needed to meet the demands of the world’s technology and renewable sectors.
Brisbane & SEQ manufacturing to share in $15.5 million shot in the arm
Wed 21 Apr 21 at 10:15 AM

Brisbane & SEQ manufacturing to share in $15.5 million shot in the arm

*Please see links to photos and video footage below.
Queensland taking the lead on gender equality
Wed 21 Apr 21 at 09:53 AM

Queensland taking the lead on gender equality

An annual snapshot on the status of gender equality in Queensland has been released today by the Palaszczuk Government.
Hospitality businesses rush the Check In Qld app before May 1st deadline
Sun 18 Apr 21 at 07:00 AM

Hospitality businesses rush the Check In Qld app before May 1st deadline

The Check in Qld app is in great demand.
Support for our farmers through winter season
Thu 15 Apr 21 at 04:01 PM

Support for our farmers through winter season

The Palaszczuk Government is working closely with industry to bring more quarantine capacity online for agricultural workers to work on Queensland farms.