BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 1 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: JOINT STATEMENT Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development The Honourable Dale Last Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg * The Crisafulli Government is launching a major procurement to deliver up to 630 new buses across Queensland. * Modern, fully accessible b...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 1 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Tim Nicholls * TheKirwan Health Campus expansionhasofficially opened, delivering expanded maternity and oral health services for Townsville's growing community. * This is another major project delivered for North Queensland under theCrisafulli Government'sfully-fundedHospital Rescue Plan. * The Crisafulli Gove...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 1 -- 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 * The CrisafulliGovernmenthostsIndOz2026 Mining and Resources Industry Roundtable in Brisbanetoday. * Queensland showcases resources investment opportunities to Indonesian government and industry leaders. * Roundtable builds Qu...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 1 -- 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 * Queensland'smanufacturing sector is set to shine thisSeptemberduringQueensland Manufacturing Month. * Events to be held across the State showcasing leading technologies and highlighting new opportunities for women and students...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 1 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Primary Industries The Honourable Tony Perrett * CSIRO study finds refuge moundshave the potential to savethousands of cattle during floods. * $2 million On-Farm Resiliencestudy focused on flood refuge mounds used in major floods in past 5 years. * Reducing breeding stock deaths critical to beef industry recovery. A CSIRO study, commissioned by theCrisa...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 1 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: Editor's note: Footage of the arrest is available via Hightail. A Queensland man has been charged with allegedly making a threat to a federal parliamentarian. The AFP charged the Mackay North man, 66, today (1 September, 2026) after an allegedly threatening voicemail message was left with the office of a federal parliamentarian. The voicemail allegedly contained abusive language directed to the parliament...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 1 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. Firstly, on the tragic disaster in Nepal, this is an unimaginable tragedy. The number of Australians unaccounted for remains at 43. My thoughts are with every Australian family going through such an incredibly difficult time. My government will do everything we can to support them and look for loved ones. A RAAF C-17A carrying humanitarian supplies has le...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 1 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: Today marks the 75th anniversary of the ANZUS Treaty, a cornerstone of Australia's defence and security, and a foundation of our enduring cooperation with the United States and New Zealand. The signing of the ANZUS Treaty in 1951 formalised the Australia-US Alliance, which was forged on the battlefields of two world wars. For more than seven decades, the Alliance has underpinned peace, stability and ...
CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 1 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release: The Australian Government is investing in the next generation of Pacific sporting talent on their journey to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Australia will provide $15.6 million over 4 years to support athletes and officials from 13 Pacific countries to access high-performance training and qualification opportunities to compete at major international sporting events. In partnership wi...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 31 -- 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 * Strengthening Communities Multicultural Grants available to support community-led initiatives which strengthen inclusivity and connectivity for culturally diverse Queenslanders. * $2 million ...