Media Statements
Financial Counselling for Tourism Businesses
The Palaszczuk Government is delivering $2 million to support Queensland tourism businesses facing hardship with Sunday’s axing of JobKeeper by the Federal Government.
One-stop-shop for QAS athletes
Work has started on a $9.8 million one-stop-shop for the Queensland Academy of Sport’s (QAS) elite athletes at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC) in Nathan.
Locals, Ministers and MPs to meet for 2021 Regional Community Forums
Community members, stakeholders, Ministers and Members of Parliament will meet in seven regional centres on Monday (29 March) for the first round of Regional Community Forums for 2021.
Network-connected battery storage trial to begin in Queensland
The Premier has announced five locations across regional Queensland to host a large-scale, network-connected battery trial aimed at supporting the state’s continual uptake of renewable energy.
Major sport tech conference for the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast will host the Australian sporting industry’s flagship event for the next three years in a significant coup supporting local jobs and Queensland’s economic recovery.
Regional Queensland forecast for record power prices fall
Power prices for regional Queensland households are set to drop, the biggest cut in more than a decade.
Queensland Small Business Month to spread ‘Bounce Back Better’ message
The Palaszczuk Government is offering $100,000 in sponsorship through a partnership program to help spread the ‘Bounce Back Better’ message during Queensland Small Business Month 2021, being held in May.
Beef 2021 to hit right note for Queensland jobs
Queensland’s multi-billion-dollar beef industry will be the centre of attention from around the world when the Beef 2021 event is held in Rockhampton from the 2nd to the 8th of May.
World Science Festival creates great chemistry in 2021
Packed with innovative ideas, thought-provoking fun and scientific surprises, this year’s World Science Festival is firing on all cylinders.
Growing Tourism Infrastructure grows jobs and recovery
The Palaszczuk Government’s $25 million Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund is continuing to create new jobs and attractions for regional Queensland’s economic recovery.
Moreton Bay Regional Council is receiving $9.3 million for community infrastructure
Moreton Bay Regional Council is receiving $9.3 million for shovel-ready community infrastructure projects that could create hundreds of jobs.
Gold Coast City Council receives over $9.8 million for community infrastructure
Gold Coast City Council is receiving $9.81 million for shovel-ready community infrastructure projects that could create hundreds of jobs.