BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 28 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: JOINT STATEMENT Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training The Honourable Ros Bates Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development The Honourable Dale Last * Queensland Resources Workforce Plan delivers a roadmap for one of the State's key industries to support the growth of its 81,000 s...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 28 -- 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 Crisafulli Governmentis delivering on a key election commitmentfor the Sunshine Coastwith a major road upgrade. * Design is now underway for safety upgrades, including traffic signals at bothDiddillibahRoad and Blackall Street,to provide safer turning movements, improve intersection capacity a...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 28 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli * The Crisafulli Government is delivering a series of G'day Little Queenslanders events for the State's youngest residents and families. * The Gold Coast is hosting the free community event on September 27. * YoungestQueenslanders welcome to come and see Bluey and Bingo at the Bluey Live Interactive Expe...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 28 -- 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 * The Crisafulli Government has launched public consultation on its draft State Planning Policy to help ease Labor's Housing Crisis. * Refreshed planning framework will unlock land and deliver consistency and clarity, including...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 28 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development The Honourable Dale Last * Nominations now open for the Women in Manufacturing Apprentice Awards 2027. * Two award categories with a $15 000 prize pool to recognise outstanding female apprentices in Queensland's manufacturing sector. * The Crisafulli Gov...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 28 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg * Major safety upgrades have been completed at two priority locations on the Isis Highway, to get you home sooner and safer. * Improvements include new turning lanes, road widening, upgraded lighting, guardrails, saferintersections and enhanced road safety treatments designed to reduce crash risks. ...
CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 28 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between AFP and Australian Border ForceTwo New Zealand citizens and a man from Fiji appeared before Fairfield Local Court today (28 August, 2026) charged with affray and assault allegedly committed at the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre after an incident yesterday (27 August). After initial inquires, Australian Border Force (ABF) officers referred the matter to AFP for f...
CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 27 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: I begin by acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, and I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging. And thank you to Country Mayors Association of NSW Chairman, Mayor Rick Firman OAM, for that warm welcome. All of you here tonight represent two important truths. Firstly, that local government plays a vital role in the life of our nation. And secondly, the fact th...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 27 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training The Honourable Ros Bates * Queensland's international trade network expands to put experts on the ground in Paris, Riyadh and Bangkok. * Expansion makes Queensland's trade network one of the most extensive in Australia. * TheCrisafulli Government is delivering more jobs and better services through a stronger ec...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 27 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Primary Industries The Honourable Tony Perrett * Crisafulli Government launches AgTech project with national horticultural body to uncover emerging laser, electrical and mechanical weed control. * Project will highlight cutting edge weed control technology suited to Queensland crops, conditions and landscape. * TheCrisafulli Government is delivering on it...