BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 31 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli * TheCrisafulliGovernment has hostedthe thirdCommunity Cabinetof2026in Goondiwindito listen to the priorities of local Queenslanders. * Premier DavidCrisafulli and Ministers met with residents, business owners, and community leaders todrive change across the region. * The CrisafulliGovernment isdeliveri...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 31 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations The Honourable Jarrod Bleijie * Nearly$28millionin funding announced as part of Round 2to fast trackanadditional2,150newhomesacrossSouth WestQueensland. * Residential Activation Fund has unlocked more than 161,000 places to call home for Queenslanders. * ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 31 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg * The Cairns Western Arterial Road duplication is one step closer with early works commencing today. * Early works will include relocation of water and sewer infrastructure to reduce future disruptions. * The Cairns Western Arterial Road duplication will help get Far NorthQueenslanders home sooner an...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 30 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: JOINT STATEMENT Minister for Police and Emergency Services The Honourable Dan Purdie Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg * The second tranche of the Crisafulli Government's new nation-leading e-mobility reforms come into effect from tomorrow. * Parental fines apply and riders will need to hold a minimum learner'slicence from 31 Aug...
CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 30 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and I pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging. Before we begin, I want us to take a moment to reflect on the tragedy in Nepal that has resulted in such devastation and loss of life - potentially including many Australians still among the missing. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends, wi...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 29 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Minister for Multiculturalism The Honourable Fiona Simpson * Multicultural Queensland Awards recognise 7 winners and 12 highly commended nominees whose leadership and tireless efforts are building stronger and more cohesive communities across the State....
CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 28 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: The Albanese Government has released the Terms of Reference for the second Productivity Commission Review of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The goal of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap is to overcome the entrenched inequality faced by too many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Productivity Commission will assess the outcomes, effectiveness and impact of measures by all...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 28 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership The Honourable David Janetzki * The Crisafulli Government launches Safety Heroes electrical safety program. * Ergon Energy and Energex arm primary school students with lifesaving lessons ahead of storm season. * A record number of primary schools register for this year's program. * TheCrisafulli Governmen...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 28 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support and Minister for Corrective Services The Honourable Laura Gerber * The Crisafulli Government is delivering on its election commitment to establish a new Crime Prevention School in Rockhampton. * Y-Schools will deliver the new school to re-engage at-risk youth in grades 7-12 who have fallen out of mainstream schooling. * S...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 28 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: JOINT STATEMENT Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership The Honourable David Janetzki Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training The Honourable Ros Bates * Crisafulli Government launches Queensland's first-ever investor guide to showcase the State's investment opportunities. * Gateway to Investment highlights Queensland's competitive...