CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 19 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: Today marks oneyear since the Economic Reform Roundtable brought together leaders from across the country to shape the long‑term economic future of Australia. We have delivered more economic reform in the year since the Roundtable than in the quarter of a century which proceeded it. The Roundtable helped shape a Budget with the most ambitious tax reform, the broadest productivity agenda, and the mos...
CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 19 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: New data released by the ABS today shows real wages grew in the June quarter and annual nominal wages have now grown above threepercent for all fouryears under this Labor Government. Real wages were up in quarter but down through the year, not because wages have been too low but because inflation is still too high. We're helping to deliver higher wages for workers because we know this is one of the best w...
CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 19 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release: The Albanese government has delivered more of our ambitious tax reform agenda with the second tranche of legislation passing the Senate today. These reforms deliver billions of dollars in support for business to encourage productive investment and sensible risk taking. This is great news for small businesses across the country and will help drive investment, innovation and resilience across the economy. ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 19 -- 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 * More than 5,200 Queenslanders will get practical skills and pathways into jobs through the latest round of Skilling Queenslanders for Work. * 166 projects will connect jobseekers with employers and opportunities in industries facing worker shortages, with three quarters of the successful pr...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 19 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek * Crisafulli Government celebrates the 2026 Peter Doherty Awards winners across seven categories. * Awardsrecognise outstanding contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in Queensland. * 28 award winners receive prize money for further study or professional develo...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 19 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence The Honourable Amanda Camm * The CrisafulliGovernment is deliveringaround-the-clockassistanceto victims of domestic violencein North Queensland, withnew24/7 crisis support service. * The service delivers on a key election commitment f...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 19 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: JOINT STATEMENT Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli Minister for Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Tim Nicholls * TheCrisafulliGovernment'sHospitalRescuePlanhasdeliveredthe firstnew 32-bed ward as part of the Cairns Hospital Expansion. * The Cairnsbeds are the first in themore than 2,600 new hospital beds to be delivered und...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 19 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: JOINT STATEMENT Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth The Honourable Sam O'Connor Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Minister for Multiculturalism The Honourable Fiona Simpson * Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders aged 18-25 encouraged to apply f...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 19 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Police and Emergency Services The Honourable Dan Purdie * Wide Bay police have issuedmore than5,000 traffic infringement notices as part of major road safety operations targeting dangerousdrivingbehaviours across the district, to restore safety where you live. * 35 non-compliant e-mobility devices seized in the Wide Bay Burnett district as part of theCrisa...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 19 -- 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 * Communitymembersmeet with key decision makers attheYeppoon Regional Forum, as the Crisafulli Government delivers a voice for regional Queensland. * Forum focuses on leveraging tourism, industry and economic opportunities in Cen...