Media Statements

The Palaszczuk Government has launched the third of its state-wide regional science and innovation hubs in Cairns, boosting research opportunities in Far North Queensland.

Progressive coal royalties will commence on 1 July 2022 following passage of enabling legislation through the parliament without opposition.

Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP today joined Assistant Commissioner Ben Marcus to challenge Queensland motorists to be the safest road users.

The Bruce Highway Upgrade – Deception Bay Road Interchange project has reached another milestone this week with the upgraded northbound entry ramp opening to traffic.

Twenty-three local councils can begin planning critical water infrastructure upgrades, thanks to round six of the Queensland Government’s Building our Regions fund.

The Palaszczuk Government will invest funds from the 2022 Queensland Budget to ramp up the state’s energy independence by building the largest utility-scale battery as part of another battery blitz to grow Queensland’s energy storage capacity.

Queenslanders excited to be planning a road trip during the upcoming school holidays have been urged to make safety their top priority.

The Palaszczuk Government has committed $15 million to support development of a publicly owned, large-scale hydrogen export facility in Gladstone.

Queenslanders are being encouraged to have their say on a wide range of proposed reforms to the state’s information privacy and right to information legislation.

COVID vaccination requirements across a range of categories will be eased in Queensland from 1am June 30.

A State Budget pack of $68.5 million will boost Queensland's resources industry, including transforming the state’s new economy minerals sector into a long-term pit-to-product industry.

The 2022–23 State Budget will provide new funding for projects that recognise and engage the Australian South Sea Islander community.