Media Statements

Fri 11 Dec 20 at 02:42 PM
Guidelines released to help build more bushfire-resilient homes
To help combat the impacts of bushfires in Queensland, the Palaszczuk Government has released guidelines to help improve the bushfire resilience of new and existing homes.

Fri 11 Dec 20 at 01:42 PM
Renewable zones to position Queensland into a clean energy powerhouse
Queensland is accelerating towards its 50% renewable energy target, with interest in Queensland’s renewable energy zones shattering expectations and creating overwhelming interest from renewables investors.
Fri 11 Dec 20 at 08:00 AM
Smart ticketing touches on for the first time on Gold Coast
Gold Coast commuters will become the first in Queensland to be able to pay for trips using their smartphones, debit or credit cards and smart watches.
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Thu 10 Dec 20 at 01:03 PM
Palaszczuk Government amps up COVID research investment
The Palaszczuk Government is tackling COVID-19 treatment as well as protection, with $5 million for local research into treatment on top of its $10 million vaccine investment.

Wed 09 Dec 20 at 05:08 PM
$250 million elective surgery blitz delivering for Queensland patients

Wed 09 Dec 20 at 04:35 PM
JobTrainer ready to sign up Queensland job seekers
Queensland job seekers are set to benefit from the new $200 million JobTrainer Fund to train people for high demand occupations.

Wed 09 Dec 20 at 03:37 PM
Government boosts support for sexual and domestic violence service providers
Queenslanders are showing their true spirit this Christmas with thousands of donations flooding in to bring some joy to women and children in refuges this year.

Wed 09 Dec 20 at 02:50 PM
Protecting jobseekers from bait advertising
The Palaszczuk Government will introduce tough new measures to protect job seekers from scammers tricking them into training programs. Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer said the additional safeguards follow an independent review into ‘bait advertising’ by the Queensland Training Ombudsman.

Wed 09 Dec 20 at 09:59 AM
Community to have their say on new school
Public consultation is set to begin next month on the Palaszczuk Government’s proposed new primary school in the inner west of Brisbane.

Tue 08 Dec 20 at 06:08 PM
Queensland launches first review of animal welfare laws in almost two decades
The Queensland Government will conduct a full review of the state’s animal welfare legislation.

Tue 08 Dec 20 at 01:01 PM
1000+ councillor-complaints gets Assessor extra staff
The Deputy Premier and Minister for Local Government Steven Miles today announced a staffing boost for the Office of Independent Assessor (OIA) to help keep up with demand.

Tue 08 Dec 20 at 12:19 PM
Record capital investment to create jobs announced
Deputy Premier Steven Miles announced today Economic Development Queensland will accelerate capital investment in property developments to deliver construction projects and jobs across the state.