Media Statements

Long-term strategy to protect and enhance Queensland’s great lifestyle as we grow
Sun 18 Dec 22 at 01:30 PM

Long-term strategy to protect and enhance Queensland’s great lifestyle as we grow

The Palaszczuk Government has today announced a first-of-its kind, long-term strategy to improve the lives of Queenslanders and the communities they live in over the next 10 years.

Almost $3.1 million to assist 461 people from Far North Queensland
Sat 17 Dec 22 at 10:15 AM

Almost $3.1 million to assist 461 people from Far North Queensland

The Queensland Government has committed almost $3.1 million from its Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative to assist 461 people from Far North Queensland.

New commissioner for Queensland’s small business sector appointed
Fri 09 Dec 22 at 03:53 PM

New commissioner for Queensland’s small business sector appointed

Dominique Lamb, the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Retail Association, has been appointed as Queensland’s new Small Business Commissioner.

School’s out for 2022
Fri 09 Dec 22 at 07:00 AM

School’s out for 2022

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Education Minister Grace Grace have congratulated all Queensland students, staff, and school communities for their success and resilience in 2022.

New glamping accommodation at the home of the Woodford Folk Festival
Thu 08 Dec 22 at 05:17 PM

Queensland’s great glamping lifestyle at Woodfordia

Queensland’s great glamping lifestyle at Woodfordia

2022-2023 Queensland Budget Update
Wed 07 Dec 22 at 01:05 PM

2022-2023 Queensland Budget Update

Queensland’s economy continues to lead the nation, according to the State’s 2022-23 Budget Update released today.

Queenslanders urged to be proactive in protecting heritage and great lifestyle
Mon 05 Dec 22 at 01:00 PM

Queenslanders urged to be proactive in protecting heritage and great lifestyle

Promoting proactive heritage registrations, bolstering local council heritage registers, and exploring more ways to protect state listed places from falling into neglect are some of the key recommendations to be implemented from the Queensland Heritage Advisory Panel’s report into heritage places released today.

Queensland and Sanofi to establish global vaccine hub
Mon 05 Dec 22 at 09:30 AM

Queensland and Sanofi to establish global vaccine hub

Queensland will become a global mRNA vaccine hub with leading healthcare company Sanofi partnering with the Palaszczuk Government to establish a world-first research centre in Brisbane.

$23.5 million in new funding for homelessness supports
Sat 03 Dec 22 at 10:59 AM

$23.5 million in new funding for homelessness supports

The Palaszczuk Government has committed $23.5 million in new funding for more accommodation and more services for people experiencing homelessness.

Maranoa Regional Council officially becomes small business friendly
Fri 02 Dec 22 at 09:00 AM

Maranoa Regional Council officially becomes small business friendly

Small businesses in the Maranoa region are set to benefit from a new Small Business Friendly Councils (SBFC) commitment made by Maranoa Regional Council.

Brisbane joins network of 350+ cities worldwide aiming to end HIV epidemics by 2030
Thu 01 Dec 22 at 05:11 PM

Brisbane joins network of 350+ cities worldwide aiming to end HIV epidemics by 2030

Today not only marks 30 years since World AIDS Day was recognised and celebrated in Queensland but also a new milestone in the education and potential elimination of HIV.

Brisbane Airport set to welcome 3 millionth visitor
Wed 30 Nov 22 at 12:19 PM

Brisbane Airport set to welcome 3 millionth visitor

Brisbane Airport is set to welcome its 3 millionth passenger during this upcoming holiday season clearly marking Queensland’s status as a leading destination and open for business.