Media Statements

Sedan Dip Road in Cloncurry has been rebuilt better than ever after it was damaged by the monsoon and floods in February 2019.

One of the world’s largest aerospace companies, Boeing, has tested its latest autonomy technology at Australia’s first commercial drone flight testing facility at Cloncurry Airport, thanks to a $14.5 million investment from the Palaszczuk Government.

The Palaszczuk Government’s 2020 Budget delivers a plan for Queensland’s economic recovery creating jobs and infrastructure to protect, assist and safeguard Queensland communities.

The Queensland Government has announced an investment of more than $1 billion in the 2020-21 State Budget for training and skills initiatives focussed on preparing Queenslanders for the jobs of the future.

A further $74 million will be invested in the 2020-21 Budget to help fast-track the restoration of jobs and the economic recovery of Queensland’s tourism industry.

The Palaszczuk Government’s Budget handed down today continues Queensland’s Economic Recovery plan, creating economic development opportunities and jobs across regional Queensland.

Queensland is set for a resources exploration surge with the 2020-21 budget delivering more than $29 million in exploration grants, initiatives and COVID-19 support over the next few years

Queenslanders will own a stake in the renewable revolution with the 2020-21 Budget investing $500 million to support the development of renewable energy projects.

The State Government is investing $200 million in a range of skills initiatives to help train and retrain Queenslanders for in-demand jobs over the next four years.

Queensland’s sheep industry, agricultural biosecurity and recreational fishing are winners out of Queensland’s 2020-21 State Budget.

The safety and security of Queensland’s prisons will be further enhanced in the 2020-2021 financial year with a range of significant infrastructure investments to boost capacity.

Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan today outlined a five-year initiative to enhance and sustain Queensland Fire and Emergency Services’ ability to plan for and respond to incidents and major disasters.