Media Statements

Fri 24 Jun 22 at 10:16 AM
$105 MILLION TO REPAIR FLOOD DAMAGED RECREATIONAL ASSETS
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Fri 24 Jun 22 at 09:51 AM
Cairns to host next regional sitting of Queensland Parliament
The Queensland Parliament will meet next year in Cairns.

Thu 23 Jun 22 at 05:33 PM
Premier announces immediate response to support Queensland families
The Palaszczuk Government has announced it is implementing a new Immediate Response funding package that will help families who are struggling to secure housing.

Thu 23 Jun 22 at 04:00 PM
Industrial Relations Act changes introduced to Queensland Parliament
The Palaszczuk Government has today introduced nation-leading reforms to protect workers from sexual harassment as part of a number of changes to Queensland’s industrial laws.

Thu 23 Jun 22 at 03:47 PM
Budget boost for Respectful Relationships
Education Minister Grace Grace announced this week that almost $15.5 million will be invested to deliver updated and improved respectful relationships education to all Queensland state schools, as part of a record $16.5 billion education budget.

Thu 23 Jun 22 at 12:06 PM
Major changes to school disability support welcomed
Educators and advocates have welcomed a new disability resourcing model for state schools, announced by the Palaszczuk Government as part of a record $16.5 billion education budget this week, which will be phased in over 2023 and 2024.

Wed 22 Jun 22 at 03:52 PM
Personal injury claims farming now banned in Queensland
Pressuring Queenslanders into making personal injury compensation claims through so called ‘claim farming’ is now banned under new laws passed in Parliament today.

Tue 21 Jun 22 at 04:15 PM
Record budget building stronger and safer communities
A boost in funding for out-of-home care for vulnerable children, continued investment in reducing youth offending to keep our communities safe, and promoting inclusive communities are all highlights of the 2022–23 State Budget.

Tue 21 Jun 22 at 04:10 PM
State budget boosts support for seniors and people with disability
The Palaszczuk Government is investing more than $258 million in the 2022-2023 State Budget to support Queensland seniors and people with disability.

Tue 21 Jun 22 at 04:05 PM
Budget invests in cultures and better outcomes for First Nations people
The Palaszczuk Government is continuing to invest in First Nations people with over $74 million including new funding in this year’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships budget focused on strengthening culture and helping communities to thrive.

Tue 21 Jun 22 at 04:00 PM
Landmark arts investment secures creative future for Queensland
The Queensland Government’s 2022-23 Budget will inject $115.6 million over the next four years to accelerate the growth, development and distribution of First Nations arts, boost the creative workforce, and enhance the delivery of local arts experiences that drive social and economic outcomes in Queensland communities.

Tue 21 Jun 22 at 03:55 PM
Budget invests in communities and housing
Queenslanders will be able to access more services and supports at their local neighbourhood and community centres, with the state’s network of 127 government-funded centres to receive the single biggest funding increase as part of record funding in the 2022-23 State Budget.