Media Statements
Tue 01 Feb 22 at 10:51 AM
Mackay manufacturing sector boosted with Hub funding
The future of the Mackay manufacturing sector has been given a further boost with the Palaszczuk Government announcing permanent funding for the Mackay Manufacturing Hub as part of a $17 million statewide boost for manufacturing.
Tue 01 Feb 22 at 10:00 AM
Brand new fire station planned for Hervey Bay
The Hervey Bay community is set to benefit from a new Fire and Rescue Station, with Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan announcing Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) was on the hunt for land to build the facility.
Mon 31 Jan 22 at 05:26 PM
First Nations partnership for new social housing in Brisbane
The Palaszczuk Government is investing in housing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Brisbane north region.
Mon 31 Jan 22 at 01:42 PM
Tony Fitzgerald to head Crime and Corruption Commission Inquiry
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a Commission of Inquiry into aspects of Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission as recommended by the Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Committee.
Mon 31 Jan 22 at 11:00 AM
Qantas pilot training simulators take flight in Brisbane
Queensland is now home to five of Qantas’ state of the art flight simulators, through the support of the Palaszczuk Government.
Sun 30 Jan 22 at 12:38 PM
COVID-safe back to school plan
New measures will be implemented across Queensland to help students, teachers and staff return to schools on February 7.
Fri 28 Jan 22 at 02:30 PM
Ordinary Commissioner of the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) Bruce Barbour has been appointed Acting Chair.
Fri 28 Jan 22 at 02:00 PM
Funding for live music to rock on in 2022
Indoor venues with a track record of programming original live music throughout Queensland will receive around $2.8 million under the latest round of the Palaszczuk Government’s Live Music Support Program.
Fri 28 Jan 22 at 11:53 AM
Back-to-School vaccination blitz at more than 50 Queensland schools
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced that pop-up vaccination clinics would return at more than 50 local schools to ensure that children can get vaccinated before the school year begins.
Fri 28 Jan 22 at 10:00 AM
World Science Festival Brisbane programmed for scientific surprises in 2022
Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch today launched the 2022 World Science Festival Brisbane program, revealing a range of thought-provoking, fun, and immersive creative experiences showcasing the connection between the arts and science.
Fri 28 Jan 22 at 09:16 AM
Cairns to Northern Tablelands Access Strategy released
A study to investigate transport routes between Cairns and the Northern Tablelands has been released, to assist in future planning for the region.
Fri 28 Jan 22 at 09:02 AM
The future of the Cairns Marine Precinct could include a Common User Facility to boost opportunities for industry and local maritime businesses, the Cairns Marine Precinct Infrastructure Investment Business Case revealed today.