Record health budget to fund staff, services and COVID response
Queensland’s record $22.2 billion health budget will focus on recruiting frontline staff, building health infrastructure, reducing emergency and surgical wait times, and continuing to protect the state from COVID-19.
2021-22 budget shows Queensland’s Economic Recovery Plan is working
Queensland’s health response to COVID-19 and its strong plan for economic recovery sees the state now leading the nation for jobs and growth.
Queensland COVID-19 Economic Recovery Budget invests in jobs and growth
The 2021-22 Queensland COVID-19 Economic Recovery Budget will maximise a resilient economy by investing in the frontline, the future, and communities across the state.
Campaign urges Queenslanders to unite against elder abuse
Queenslanders are being urged to stand and act together to address elder abuse as part of a new statewide campaign launched ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day tomorrow.
Seven dedicated officers acknowledged with the Australian Police Medal
Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP and Commissioner Katarina Carroll today welcomed the announcement of the seven recipients from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) who will receive the Australian Police Medal (APM).
Queen’s Birthday honours for QFES leaders shaping disaster capability
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Chief Superintendents Brad Commens and Tony Johnstone have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to disaster response on this year’s Queens Birthday Honours List.
Mediation to reduce regulatory burden for personalised transport industry
A mediation service for disputes arising from personalised transport industry complaints will be part of changes announced following a review of the Personalised Transport Ombudsman Act 2019.
SES Director’s commitment to safety recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
State Emergency Service (SES) Director Brian Cox has been awarded the Emergency Services Medal for his exemplary resourcefulness, initiative and leadership as part of the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
QCS Officers recognised as part of Queens Birthday celebrations
Three Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) officers have been awarded with the Australian Corrections Medal (ACM) as part of the Queen’s Birthday celebrations.
$71 million budget boost for booming screen industry
Following a bumper year for Queensland film, television and games production, the Palaszczuk Government will inject a further $71 million as part of the state’s Economic Recovery Plan to continue growing Queensland’s booming screen industry.
COVID-19 champions among Queen’s Birthday Honours recipients
Among 157 inspirational Queenslanders who have made the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List, seven have received an extra commendation in recognition of their contribution to Australia’s pandemic response.
State Budget will spend big on skills, training and jobs for Queenslanders
The Palaszczuk Government’s State Budget will allocate $460 million in a big boost for job skills, training, and an assistance program for businesses to hire the unemployed.