Media Statements

Queensland collaborates with Japan on green hydrogen plant
Tue 02 Feb 21 at 09:55 AM

Queensland collaborates with Japan on green hydrogen plant

Queensland continues to grow its reputation as an ideal location for renewable hydrogen projects following the announcement today of a partnership between government-owned CS Energy and IHI Corporation Japan.
Qld bio-tech company wins US contract to manufacture rapid home COVID-19 tests
Tue 02 Feb 21 at 09:44 AM

Qld bio-tech company wins US contract to manufacture rapid home COVID-19 tests

Local, Brisbane-based biotech firm Ellume has been awarded a $300 million contract with the United States Government to ramp up production of its COVID-19 home testing kits.
Domestic tourism blitz delivers some hope for struggling tourism operators
Tue 02 Feb 21 at 09:30 AM

Domestic tourism blitz delivers some hope for struggling tourism operators

Within days of the Palaszczuk Government’s latest domestic tourism marketing blitz in NSW and Victoria, hundreds of thousands of Australians have already visited Queensland.com keen to book a Queensland holiday.
 Stronger disability worker checks bring improvements for QLD
Mon 01 Feb 21 at 05:10 PM

Stronger disability worker checks bring improvements for QLD

The Palaszczuk Government has welcomed new nationally consistent workers screening to provide stronger safeguards for around 90,000 Queenslanders with disability receiving National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
776 junior doctors kick off careers in Queensland public hospitals
Mon 01 Feb 21 at 03:20 PM

776 junior doctors kick off careers in Queensland public hospitals

Health Minister Yvette D’Ath today met with some of Queensland’s newest junior doctors who are part of a 776-strong Statewide intake.Minister D’Ath met the new recruits at The Prince Charles Hospital on Brisbane’s northside, where she was joined by Member for Stafford Jimmy Sullivan and Member for Aspley Bart Mellish.“Queensland Health will welcome 776 junior doctors as they step into our hospital corridors around the state this month,” the Minister said.&ldqu...
Queensland declares Perth a hotspot
Sun 31 Jan 21 at 06:07 PM

Queensland declares Perth a hotspot

Perth and some surrounding areas will be declared a hotspot from 6pm tonight.
Grants back happy retirements for racing animals
Sun 31 Jan 21 at 05:00 PM

Grants back happy retirements for racing animals

A $60,000 State Government investment in animal welfare will help rehome greyhounds and racing horses across the state.
Qld harness racing goes teal for cancer research
Sun 31 Jan 21 at 04:31 PM

Qld harness racing goes teal for cancer research

Queensland’s harness racing industry is taking up the reins for “Team Teal” again in 2021to raise funds for ovarian cancer research.
Tourism operators now expect a bumper Easter and school holidays
Sun 31 Jan 21 at 10:55 AM

Tourism operators now expect a bumper Easter and school holidays

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the Queensland tourism industry is expecting strong bookings for Easter and the school holidays with the Greater Sydney COVID hotspot ending on Monday (Feb 1).
Minister hits the road to support small businesses
Sat 30 Jan 21 at 12:31 PM

Minister hits the road to support small businesses

Queensland Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer is touring the state next month to exchange ideas and insights with small business owners as they drive economic recovery across the state.
$17.8 million upgrades to Archerfield Airport lands jobs
Fri 29 Jan 21 at 04:34 PM

$17.8 million upgrades to Archerfield Airport lands jobs

The Palaszczuk Government is co-investing in extending the runway and other infrastructure upgrades at Archerfield Airport, generating 50 construction jobs.
 Six Pfizer hubs announced for Queensland
Fri 29 Jan 21 at 12:39 PM

Six Pfizer hubs announced for Queensland

From Cairns to the Gold Coast – Queensland has major hospitals across the state ready to deliver the Pfizer vaccine to those of the highest priority.