Queensland’s voluntary assisted dying law passed
New laws allowing voluntary assisted dying in Queensland have been passed by parliament today giving terminally ill Queenslanders more choice.
Licences suspended, large fines for illegal fishing activities
Two commercial fishers have had their licences suspended with others fined a total of $18,000 after court cases involving more than 50 charges against three fishers were heard in three Queensland Magistrates courts.
High-tech medical manufacturing jobs for Maryborough
A leading medical device manufacturer will establish a $13.8 million facility in Maryborough and create up to 194 local jobs thanks to the Palaszczuk Government’s $150 million Advance Queensland Industry Attraction Fund.
Queensland Government introduces toughest parole laws in the nation
The Palaszczuk Government has introduced the toughest parole laws in the nation for prisoners serving life sentences for the most heinous crimes.
Port of Mackay earns gold medal trade result for August
Queensland’s successful response to the COVID-19 pandemic has seen the Port of Mackay record its biggest month of exports ever.
New vaccination hub to open in Mackay-Whitsunday
Mackay-Whitsunday residents will have more opportunities to receive the COVID-19 vaccine with the opening of new community vaccination hubs.
Palaszczuk Government expands program to put more GPs in state schools
The Palaszczuk Government will expand a pilot program to base GPs at a number of state secondary schools from early next year.
Community Forums to continue regional economic consultation and recovery
Tourism, agriculture, infrastructure, and Queensland’s ongoing economic recovery will be the focus for the seventh round of Regional Community Forums on Monday 27 September.
New Government Architect going for Olympic gold
A leading architect who helped guide the development of public infrastructure for the 2018 Queensland Commonwealth Games has been appointed as the Queensland Government Architect.
The Spit’s last beachfront development site hits the market
A golden opportunity to develop the last beachfront site on The Spit is expected to draw international interest from development companies, and form part of Queensland’s economic recovery.
Export awards finalists ready to take centre stage
A total of 36 companies across 13 categories have been named as finalists in the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards 2021.
Death of Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council member Bevan Costello
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Women and for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Shannon Fentiman has paid tribute to Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council (QSAC) member Bevan Costello who passed away today.