BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 31 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity The Honourable Deb Frecklington * The Crisafulli Government has opened a new round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, with not-for-profit community groups across Queensland encouraged to apply. * Grants of up to $35,000 are available to help fund a range of projects including purchasing equipment...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 31 -- 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 * The Crisafulli Government has delivered $450,000 through Screen Queensland initiatives to support the State's screen industry. * Through Screen Queensland's Online Production Grants, four Queensland-led online projects have received a share of $200,000 in funding to expand their reach. * The inaug...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 31 -- 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 * Critical minerals collaboration, mining and education key focuses of trade mission to Latin America. * Regional Queensland businesses in resources, mining technology, agriculture andAgTech positioned to benefit from growing Latin American markets. * TheCrisafulli Government is unlocking int...
CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 31 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Palau from 31 August to 3 September 2026 for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders' Meeting. This will be the Prime Minister's first official visit to Palau and his fifth PIF Leaders' Meeting. The PIF is the Pacific's premier political institution, and Australia is a founding member. Pacific Leaders will discuss the most critical issues impacting ...
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....