Media Statements

State forests to be protected
Wed 14 Dec 22 at 10:30 AM

State forests to be protected

A number of state forests across south east Queensland will be conserved earlier, the Palaszczuk Government has announced.The transfers will include parts of state forests like Deer Reserve, West Cooroy, Beerwah Forest Reserve and Ferny Forest, and will conserve crucial habitat for native species, including koalas, as well as protect the state’s great lifestyle.Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon said it’s part of the Palaszczuk Government’s election commitment to transfer 20,...
Innovation Minister Stirling Hinchliffe with Professor Jürgen Götz at the University of Queensland's Queensland Brain Institute
Tue 13 Dec 22 at 05:49 PM

Queensland dementia treatment starts first trials

Palaszczuk Government-backed Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) research into dementia treatment using ultrasound has launched its first human safety trial, supporting 11 good Queensland jobs.
Qlders encouraged to have say on spirit, wine bottle refunds
Tue 13 Dec 22 at 04:00 PM

Qlders encouraged to have say on spirit, wine bottle refunds

Queenslanders are being asked to serve up their views on expanding the Palaszczuk Government’s popular Containers for Change program to include glass wine and spirit bottles.
Resources Minister Scott Stewart with Austral Resources' Chief Operating Officer Shane O’Connell (left) and Non-Executive Director Jeff Innes (right).
Tue 13 Dec 22 at 03:24 PM

North West copper mine to ramp up production as demand grows

Production is ramping up at a North West Queensland copper mine as global demand for critical minerals grows.
Rockhampton Ring Road agreement reached
Tue 13 Dec 22 at 10:45 AM

Rockhampton Ring Road agreement reached

The Australian and Queensland Governments have reached an agreement to get the first phase of construction for the Rockhampton Ring Road started in 2023, following the early works currently underway.
Kidston hydro project to deliver jobs and clean energy
Tue 13 Dec 22 at 09:00 AM

Kidston hydro project to deliver jobs and clean energy

Minister for Employment and Small Business, Di Farmer, and Assistant Minister for Hydrogen Development, Lance McCallum are visiting the Kidston pumped storage hydrogen project which is set to play a key role in delivering jobs for Far North Queensland, while creating renewable energy.
Premier sworn in as Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Mon 12 Dec 22 at 02:42 PM

Premier sworn in as Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has been sworn in as Premier and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
More Fee-Free TAFE and VET places for Queenslanders in 2023
Mon 12 Dec 22 at 11:44 AM

More Fee-Free TAFE and VET places for Queenslanders in 2023

The Australian and Queensland Governments will take immediate action to deliver more Fee-Free TAFE and vocational education places for Queenslanders in 2023.
Palaszczuk Government Walks with Jack
Sun 11 Dec 22 at 07:00 AM

Palaszczuk Government Walks with Jack

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has paid further tribute to Brett and Belinda Beasley, announcing a $100,000 donation to the Jack Beasley Foundation.
Wiggles powered up to sing about safety
Sat 10 Dec 22 at 09:00 AM

Wiggles powered up to sing about safety

The Wiggles have brought the Big Red Car to Queensland to teach kids and their families about electrical safety with their new song Electricity!
Justice Philip McMurdo to retire from Queensland Supreme Court
Fri 09 Dec 22 at 04:59 PM

Justice Philip McMurdo to retire from Queensland Supreme Court

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman has acknowledged the valuable contribution to Queensland’s justice system of Supreme Court Justice Phillip McMurdo who has advised he will retire in 2023.
Indigenous Elder to oversee crucial gas and landholder relationship
Fri 09 Dec 22 at 04:24 PM

Indigenous Elder to oversee crucial gas and landholder relationship

An Indigenous Elder and traditional owner from the Nywaigi People and Mamu People and governance specialist will oversee the crucial relationship between Queensland’s gas industry and landholders.