Media Statements

Fri 27 Nov 20 at 05:43 PM
Tourism Recovery Fund builds new Sunshine Coast attractions
Three Sunshine Coast tourism businesses are investing in fresh attractions with the assistance of the Palaszczuk Government’s $25 million Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund.

Fri 27 Nov 20 at 05:05 PM
Thai cave rescue story to be directed by Ron Howard in on the Gold Coast
Thirteen Lives - the gripping true story of the 2018 rescue of a boys’ soccer team from a cave in Thailand - will be produced on the Gold Coast and directed by Academy Award winner Ron Howard, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced today.

Fri 27 Nov 20 at 03:12 PM
Natural disaster guides to help producers get ready for the season
Now is the time for primary producers to prepare for natural disasters to help ensure the safety of family, workers and animals.

Fri 27 Nov 20 at 02:09 PM
Qld lands major partnership with Japanese hydrogen behemoth
Queensland’s strategy to become a global super supplier of renewable hydrogen has taken a great leap forward, with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today announcing a landmark partnership with Japan’s largest hydrogen company.The partnership between the government-owned generator Stanwell and Japanese energy company Iwatani Corporation would see planning progressed on a new renewable hydrogen export facility in Gladstone.“Demand for renewable hydrogen out of Japan is growing rapid...

Thu 26 Nov 20 at 07:38 PM
New laws to strengthen disability worker screening
New legislation has been introduced into the Queensland Parliament today (26 November) to establish a nationally consistent worker screening system for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Thu 26 Nov 20 at 01:15 PM
Construction of new facilities at The Spit set to start soon
Planning and design works are underway for a new pontoon and jetty at The Spit as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s multi-million-dollar strategy to improve the promote the Gold Coast icon in the future.

Thu 26 Nov 20 at 10:22 AM
New Hydrogen Champions to grow Queensland’s hydrogen workforce
Queensland’s Hydrogen Minister has appointed two new Hydrogen Champions to back the state as the national hub for a job-creating hydrogen industry.

Wed 25 Nov 20 at 07:00 AM
Construction set to commence on new mental health inpatient unit in Hervey Bay
Construction on a new acute mental health inpatient unit at Hervey Bay Hospital is set to start this week, marking the beginning of $39.6 million worth of investment to more than double mental health bed capacity on the Fraser Coast.

Tue 24 Nov 20 at 01:21 PM
First Nations Members Make History at Parliament House
A ceremonial blessing at Parliament House today marked the first time in Queensland’s history that three First Nations peoples have been sworn in as Members of the State’s Parliament.

Mon 23 Nov 20 at 02:15 PM
Tragic weekend on roads takes its toll
Drivers are being urged to take care on the roads as the summer holiday season approaches after four people died in three crashes on the Gold Coast yesterday.

Sun 22 Nov 20 at 10:50 AM
Cross River Rail’s tunnel twins almost ready to go
Queensland businesses are helping prepare Cross River Rail’s Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) to start tunnelling under Woolloongabba early next year.

Sat 21 Nov 20 at 10:32 AM
Queensland celebrates success at national training awards
A Queensland small business and trainee have been named the best in the nation at last night’s Australian Training Awards.