Statement from the Deputy Premier
Queensland Health has worked closely with the Australian Defence Force to allow personnel who have recently returned from deployment in the Solomon Islands to reunite with their families for Christmas without the need for further quarantine. A previous exemption that allowed direct entry to Queensland without quarantine has also been amended to permit personnel transiting through New South Wales to enter Queensland without further quarantine. The latest request from the ADF was made on Monday af...
Financial assistance extended for producers affected by TC Niran
Primary producers affected by Tropical Cyclone Niran now have more time to complete their recovery works thanks to an extension of the availability of extraordinary disaster assistance recovery grants.
Japanese energy giant increases Queensland green hydrogen investment
ENEOS, Japan’s largest oil company, is set to significantly increase its production of green hydrogen in Queensland.
Global search for Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee members
The global search is on for five key leaders who will help shape the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
New economy minerals fuel investment growth
Up to $26 billion worth of new energy economy projects are proposed in Queensland, driven by the world’s growing hunger for batteries and advanced technology.
First accommodation complete at Wellcamp
The first stage of the Palaszczuk Government’s regional quarantine facility at Wellcamp has been completed construction and is almost ready to take the first arrivals in 2022.
Maritime Safety Queensland launches summer crackdown on lifejackets
Boaties are warned to vest up as Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) cracks down on lifejackets this summer.
$200 million boost for COVID fight
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a $200 million boost for Queensland hospitals.
More than 100 extra ambulance officers to hit the road
The Palaszczuk Government is hiring an extra 108 frontline ambulance officers to meet the ever-growing demand for ambulance services.
Shopping local the greatest gift of all this Christmas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and Queenslanders are being encouraged to spread the festive cheer with their local small businesses this holiday season.
New funeral regulation means better price transparency
Planning a funeral for yourself or a loved one is set to become easier for Queenslanders with the Palaszczuk Government introducing stronger consumer protections to ensure better price transparency in the funeral industry.
More grants on offer for Queensland’s social enterprise sector
The latest grants under the Palaszczuk Government’s $8 million Social Enterprise Jobs Fund have been launched, offering organisations in the growing sector up to $200,000.