Skilling Queenslanders for Work program opening soon
After helping more than 36,000 Queenslanders to into jobs, the Palaszczuk Government is making its highly successful Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative permanent with ongoing funding of $80 million each year.
State budget supports Queensland communities and digital economy
The Palaszczuk Government is continuing to provide vital support to Queensland communities and the digital economy as part of the state’s economic recovery plan, with today’s State Budget revealing investment in drought support, community transport, mobile black spots and cyber security.
State Budget delivers funding boost for local water supplies
The Palaszczuk Government will support regional councils to improve water supply and security across the state by committing $70 million to a new round of Building our Regions funding in the State Budget.
Statement from Energy Minister Mick de Brenni on Callide C investigation
The CS Energy board has advised me that it has determined the arrangements for the investigation into the Callide incident, including that it will be led by forensic engineer Dr Sean Brady
Jobs, safety and security boost in corrective services budget
Minister for Corrective Services Mark Ryan said jobs, safety and security would receive a significant boost in the State Budget with more than $1 billion allocated to Queensland Corrective Services for 2021-22, an increase of $32.2 million on the last financial year.
Investment in the arts underpins Queensland’s recovery
The Palaszczuk Government is continuing to support the arts sector, with more than $90 million invested in today’s State Budget to help drive economic recovery and create jobs.
Budget delivers on building safer and inclusive communities
A boost in funding for out-of-home care for vulnerable children, continued investment in reducing youth offending to keep our communities safe, and promoting inclusive communities have all featured in the 2021–22 State Budget.
Budget delivers for seniors and people with disability
The Palaszczuk Government is continuing to deliver for seniors and people with disabilities as part of the state’s economic recovery plan, with today’s State Budget showcasing its investment in support services.
Government spends big to protect Queenslanders
The Palaszczuk Government will spend $1.4 billion on delivering frontline justice services to protect the safety of Queenslanders in this Budget.
Budget backs farmers in uncertain times
The Queensland 2021-22 State Budget will continue to provide the agriculture sector certainty in uncertain times.
Queensland budget continues state’s resources-led recovery
More than $42 million will be invested into Queensland’s resources sector and land programs as part of the 2021-22 State Budget.
Palaszczuk Government backs small business in Budget
The Palaszczuk Government is investing billions of dollars to ensure Queensland is the best place to be for small business and that they have the support they need to get growing