Media Statements

Prawn farming has propelled the value of aquaculture production to a new record high in Queensland.

Acacia Ridge manufacturer PTE Hydraulics is eyeing a lift in export opportunities thanks to a $350,000 grant from the Palaszczuk Government’s $46 million Made in Queensland program.

Seventeen Mile Rocks manufacturer Intellidesigns will be in the market to create new local jobs thanks to more than $300,000 of funding from the Palaszczuk Government’s $46 million Made in Queensland (MiQ) program.

Queensland’s North West Minerals Province is attracting global attention thanks to a series of international engagement sessions.

The very first COVID-19 vaccine was delivered in Brisbane today, with Princess Alexandra Hospital coming online as the second of Queensland’s six Pfizer hubs.

Major road and transport projects across Queensland are set to drive the Palaszczuk Government’s plan for economic recovery and jobs with billions of dollars’ worth of upgrades set to start or finish in 2021.

Regional Queensland businesses that are export-ready are being encouraged to get involved in the Go Global Export Program which has so far helped 36 businesses break into new markets.

Queensland’s Building and Construction Commission will ramp up support for Queensland tradies to ensure they benefit from Queensland’s building boom.

More Queensland job seekers are set to benefit from $200 million in JobTrainer funding to access free or low-cost training for high demand jobs.

Fifty new Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers will be employed this year to help protect Queensland’s natural and cultural landscapes.

Energy sector leaders, industry bodies, consumer groups and unions will come together with government leaders to ensure Queenslanders continue to benefit from cheaper, cleaner energy into the future.

Queensland’s Anzac Day commemorations will proceed as normal.