Media Statements

Wed 24 Mar 21 at 06:20 PM
$36m funding swell for surf life savers
A $30 million government election commitment to support Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) was confirmed at a function held at Parliament House in Brisbane tonight.

Wed 24 Mar 21 at 06:01 PM
Officers recognised for their bravery
Last night, the Governor-General announced several Queensland Police Service (QPS) members as recipients of the Australian Bravery Award.

Wed 24 Mar 21 at 04:56 PM
Regional Queensland forecast for record power prices fall
Power prices for regional Queensland households are set to drop, the biggest cut in more than a decade.

Wed 24 Mar 21 at 03:54 PM
Palaszczuk Government delivers more support for regional manufacturers
Manufacturers in Mackay and on the Gold Coast have received a boost with delivery of a $15.5 million election commitment by the Palaszczuk Government.

Wed 24 Mar 21 at 02:57 PM
Queensland Small Business Month to spread ‘Bounce Back Better’ message
The Palaszczuk Government is offering $100,000 in sponsorship through a partnership program to help spread the ‘Bounce Back Better’ message during Queensland Small Business Month 2021, being held in May.

Wed 24 Mar 21 at 02:00 PM
Beef 2021 to hit right note for Queensland jobs
Queensland’s multi-billion-dollar beef industry will be the centre of attention from around the world when the Beef 2021 event is held in Rockhampton from the 2nd to the 8th of May.

Wed 24 Mar 21 at 01:41 PM
World Science Festival creates great chemistry in 2021
Packed with innovative ideas, thought-provoking fun and scientific surprises, this year’s World Science Festival is firing on all cylinders.

Wed 24 Mar 21 at 01:26 PM
Koala shield trial to slash wildlife road toll
Ground-breaking koala safety shields are being trialled before being installed on the M1 motorway in an innovative collaboration between the Department of Environment and Science (DES) and the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Wed 24 Mar 21 at 12:05 PM
Successful Regional Jobs Committees extended
The Palaszczuk Government is extending six successful Regional Jobs Committees (RJC) to help place the right people with the right skills and right training, in the right jobs in regions across Queensland.

Wed 24 Mar 21 at 08:25 AM
DISASTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR FLOOD-IMPACTED COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND
Disaster assistance is now available to Gold Coast, Logan and Scenic Rim councils following sustained heavy rainfall and ongoing flash-flooding across Southern Queensland.

Tue 23 Mar 21 at 05:41 PM
Palaszczuk Government committed to supporting all Queenslanders through advocacy support
The Palaszczuk Government is committed to working to ensure that all Queenslanders with disability, no matter where they live, have access to the support they deserve.

Tue 23 Mar 21 at 05:24 PM
Growing Tourism Infrastructure grows jobs and recovery
The Palaszczuk Government’s $25 million Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund is continuing to create new jobs and attractions for regional Queensland’s economic recovery.