Media Statements

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 03:53 PM
Budget delivers Queensland’s plan for Economic Recovery
The Palaszczuk Government’s Budget handed down today continues Queensland’s Economic Recovery plan, creating economic development opportunities and jobs across regional Queensland.

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 03:49 PM
QLD budget drives resources exploration and jobs
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

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 03:38 PM
Queenslanders win half-billion stake in renewable revolution
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.

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 03:31 PM
$200 million to be invested in future training
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.

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 03:30 PM
Sheep industry, biosecurity, recreational fishers supported in State Budget
Queensland’s sheep industry, agricultural biosecurity and recreational fishing are winners out of Queensland’s 2020-21 State Budget.

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 03:30 PM
Queensland Corrective Services budget to further enhance safety of Queensland
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.

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 03:28 PM
Queensland Budget delivers for frontline fire and emergency services
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.

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 03:26 PM
Healthy Reef, Healthy Environment, Healthy Economy
$40 million will be invested in Budget 2020-21 to protect the Great Barrier Reef and other natural assets throughout the state by the Palaszczuk Government.

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 03:17 PM
State Budget keeps Queensland Racing on track
The 2020-21 State Budget will deliver a $42 million shot in the arm for Queensland’s racing industry.

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 03:15 PM
Palaszczuk Government to pump $10 million into hydrogen pipeline
Queensland will remain at the forefront of renewable hydrogen with the State Government committing a further $10 million over the next four years to develop the renewable hydrogen industry in Queensland.

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 03:15 PM
Making it in Queensland and water security key to state’s economic recovery
The Palaszczuk Government has outlined a clear and strong vision for the state’s manufacturing sector in today’s Queensland State Budget that includes a $40.5 million Making it in Queensland strategy, and strong support for water security and regional development.

Tue 01 Dec 20 at 03:06 PM
Record Police Budget begins biggest boost to policing in three decades
The Palaszczuk Government’s 2020/21 record Police Budget will contribute to the biggest boost to policing in Queensland in three decades.