Appointment of Queensland’s Public Advocate and Public Guardian
Dr John Chesterman has been appointed to the role of Queensland’s Public Advocate, and senior government lawyer Shayna Smith has been appointed Queensland’s Public Guardian the Palaszczuk Government announced today
South East Queensland, Townsville, Magnetic and Palm Islands to enter lockdown
A three-day lockdown will come into force from 6pm Tuesday 29 June, covering 11 local government areas (LGAs) in South East Queensland in addition to the Townsville LGA, including Magnetic Island and Palm Island.Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the lockdown was necessary to tackle emerging COVID-19 community transmission in Queensland.“With the new Delta strain now in the Queensland community, we can’t afford to take any chances,” the Premier said.“This highly infectiou...
Palaszczuk Government backing state’s students
One year after introducing tough new measures to ensure Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) contracted by the Palaszczuk Government are delivering courses to a high standard, 12 have had their agreements terminated and 43 have faced sanctions.
Queensland social enterprise grants closing soon
Queensland non-profit social enterprises have a few days left to apply for funding from the Palaszczuk Government, with grants of up to $20,000 available.
New appointments announced for Queensland Government corporations
A number of new appointments have been made to key Queensland Government-owned corporations, including CS Energy, Energy Queensland and Sunwater.
Queenslanders urged to get tested, more vaccine hubs to open
Queenslanders are strongly encouraged to register their interest in getting vaccinated and come forward for testing if they experience any COVID-19 symptoms.
Innovative ideas to get Queenslanders moving
New and creative ideas to keep Queenslanders active and healthy are predicted to generate more than $6 million for the Palaszczuk Government’s Economic Recovery Plan.
Qld Govt secures international rugby blockbuster for Brisbane
The Palaszczuk Government has stepped up to deliver a new venue for the first match of the Wallabies three-Test series against France on July 7.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has called on Queenslanders to once again mask up to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Queensland company exporting local resources innovation to South America
A home-grown Queensland business is creating jobs by manufacturing machines that are making mining cleaner and greener, while saving precious water in the process.
Crash test ad drives home importance of seatbelts
A new road safety campaign showing the impact of crashing without a seatbelt has been launched following a spike in the number of unrestrained road deaths.
New school homework centres start up for students
New free after school homework centres start in 120 Queensland state schools next term as the Palaszczuk Government delivers an $8 million election commitment.