Media Statements

The Palaszczuk Government has completed its $80 million overhaul of one of Brisbane’s busiest interchanges six months ahead of schedule, tackling congestion and supporting jobs through COVID-19.

North Queensland’s hydrogen future and the potential of thousands of regional jobs is a step closer with an agreement between Australian energy company Origin and the Port of Townsville signed today.

Mental health, consent, employment and training and life in regional communities are among the important issues young North Queenslanders have spoken out about in a powerful roundtable held as part of the Queensland Youth Week Speak Out Series.

A Far North silica sand mine at Cape Flattery is leading the way when it comes to indigenous employment.

With people around the globe going nuts for Australian macadamias, the world’s largest macadamia processor will expand its Bundaberg facility and create 40 new jobs, backed by the Palaszczuk Government.

Queensland company AnteoTech has won a vital European accreditation for its 15-minute COVID-19 rapid test.

Queensland carers can now nominate to join the Queensland Carers Advisory Council for a two-year term

Queensland’s screen industry is revelling in a long pipeline of film and television productions with the US hit show The Wilds Season 2 starting filming on the Gold Coast this week.

Airports, airlines and tourism booking platforms have all enjoyed strong surges in demand from travellers looking to book Queensland holidays in the past week, showing positive signs for the industry’s ongoing recovery.

TAFE Queensland is helping more women across the state unlock new careers.

The Palaszczuk Government is maintaining a strong stance on violent crime, directing the Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council (QSAC) to undertake a review and provide recommendations concerning how serious offenders are sentenced in Queensland.

Queensland graziers are trialling high-tech satellite rain gauges to help scientists plug gaps in rainfall data across the state.