MEDIA RELEASES
27 Feb 2020: More skills for more industries
In the State Budget we committed $5.5 million for micro-credentialing pilots to fill some of the critical gaps in skills and training that are important to Queensland businesses.
“Micro-credentials will aim to improve employability of workers by providing skills in demand from industry and increasing the labour productivity of enterprises through investment in technical, digital and soft skills.”
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27 Feb 2020: Celebrating World NGO Day
Non-government organisations (NGOs) across Queensland are being feted today (27 Feb) on World NGO Day for their work protecting some of the youngest and most vulnerable Queenslanders.
27 Feb 2020: Contract call out for next job-boosting Bruce upgrade between Brisbane and Sunshine Coast
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the $662.5 million upgrade between Caboolture-Bribie Island Road and Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163) would widen the highway from four to six lanes
26 Feb 2020: Queenslanders kicking goals thanks to Skilling Queenslanders for Work
Applications are now open for the latest round of Skilling Queenslanders for Work. Almost $24 million was allocated in the last round to support over 3200 Queenslanders to gain job ready skills and training under the State Government’s successful skills and jobs program.
31 Jan 2020: Councils to receive funds to fight illegal dumping
The Palaszczuk Government is providing over $5 million in funding to local councils across Queensland to help crack down on illegal dumping. …continue reading
30 Jan 2020: Community Benefit Fund keeps delivery for Queensland not-for profits
Community organisations are being encouraged to apply for funding in the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) grants program.. …continue reading
28 Jan 2020: $100 million Land Restoration Fund applications now open
Carbon farming helps to capture, hold and store carbon in trees, mangroves and soils rather than being released into the atmosphere, helping our state to meet its commitments on climate change. Applications for the first intake of the Land Restoration Fund 2020 Investment Round close on 28 February 2020. …continue reading
28 Jan 2020: Research hub to transform Australia’s blue economy
The work of this CRC will drive positive long-term outcomes, with seafood production alone projected to increase to more than $5 billion by 2050. This is the beginning of what will be a decade-long exploration of uncharted waters in marine renewable energy and seafood research. …continue reading
23 Jan 2020: Palaszczuk Government’s economic plan continues to deliver job for Queenslanders
Over the past year alone, 12,300 new jobs have been added in agriculture, 11,400 new jobs have been created in construction, and 13,900 jobs have been added in accommodation and food services. …continue reading
23 Jan 2020: Government Support for community-led environmental projects
More than 900 local environment projects have already been funded through the $22.65 million Communities Environment Program, with more successful grant recipients expected in coming months. …continue reading
22 Jan 2020: Australia-China agricultural grants open
Allows grant applicants to apply for funding to cover projects and trade missions in priority areas, including food safety, regulatory, biosecurity, trade and investment, service and technology cooperation, post-harvest storage and waste and exploration of niche markets” …continue reading
22 Jan 2020: Application Open: AgriFuture Honey Bee and Pollination Program Advisory Panel
AgriFutures Australia is seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals for an advisory panel member to join the AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program Advisory Panel …continue reading
22 Jan 2020: Queensland eyes largest-ever road rollout in 2020
Major projects getting underway in 2020 included:..$662 million Bruce Highway upgrade from Caboolture to Steve Irwin Way – 664 jobs. $150 million Bruce Highway interchange upgrade at Deception Bay – 270 jobs. …continue reading
22 Jan 2020: A new opportunity for organisations or industry to support the “next gen” of Australian agriculture
This is a great opportunity for any organisation who is committed to Australian agriculture by training, mentoring and supporting a young person through the final two years of their degree …continue reading
21 Jan 2020: One stop shop for building a healthy small business
The My Business Health portal gives small business owners tools, templates and tips to manage stress and proactively engage with running their business. It covers managing cash flow, staff, business relationships and provides access to resources on reaching out for help …continue reading
The best way Aussies can help farmers is to keep buying Australian-grown food, even if it’s out of shape, has cosmetic blemishes or is smaller than usual. …continue reading
20 Jan 2020: Big Milestone for leading Australian recycler
“Australians care deeply about recycling, and by disposing of coffee cups at a designated Simply Cups collection point, they will be doing their part to increase recycling and reduce waste.” …continue reading
17 Jan 2020: Queensland takes a bigger slice of the American pie
“Diversifying our visitor mix is an important part of that strategy. That’s why it’s great to see more Americans than ever before coming to Queensland” …continue reading
15 Jan 2020 – She’s a Great Queenslander – let’s tell everyone
Queenslanders are urged to nominate the many marvellous women who have played their part in shaping and developing the state.. Nominations close 5pm, Friday 31 January 2020. …continue reading
15 Jan 2020: Applications extended for job-creating Rural Economic Development Grant Program
The deadline for applications for the job-creating Rural Economic Development Grants program has been extended so bushfire and drought-ravaged applicants don’t miss out …continue reading
15 Jan 2020: National Work Experience Programme (NWEP) Opportunities for job seekers and employers
There are also many incentives to trial a job seeker via an NWEP placement and the Dept of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business provides insurance to cover to job seeker …continue reading
14 Jan 2020 – Land Restoration Fund Supports New Revenue Stream for Qld Landholders
“The new $500 million Queensland Land Restoration Fund will support more land managers to undertake carbon farming projects and the first round of funding opens on January 28th.. …continue reading
13 Jan 2020: Palaszczuk Goverment announces SE Qld Tourism Strategy
“In this Year of Indigenous Tourism, we are placing a stronger focus on Queensland’s culture and heritage …continue reading
13 Jan 2020: Small business delivers big with digital
“Many companies don’t realise they are losing money on administration activities because they’re too busy with operations. Going digital changes that,” . …continue reading
08 Jan 2020: 2020 Queensland Reconciliation Awards
Nominations are encouraged across four categories—business, community, education and partnership. Nominations close 5pm, Monday 24 February 2020. …continue reading
06 Jan 2020: Entries open for 59th annual Training Awards
For a full list of award categories, nomination details and eligibility criteria visit www.qta.qld.gov.au. Applications are open until March 31 2020 …continue reading
28 Dec 2019: $100 million announced for Land Restoration Fund
Applications for this round of funding for the Land Restoration Fund will open on 28 January, 2020 …continue reading
20 Dec 2019: Electrical safety on your vessel
From 1 Jan 2020, there is a new standard for electrical requirements on domestic commercial vessels …continue reading
20 Dec 2019: How to keep chickens cool and save water
…the research team worked with growers to install and trial a commercially available low-pressure sprinkler system in two farms in south-eastern Queensland …continue reading
18 Dec 2019: More Grants Available to Build Thriving Communities
The second round of an innovative grants program to build thriving communities is now open and Chris Whiting wants community grouns in Deception Bay and North Lakes to get their share …continue reading
18 Dec 2019: Claiming back Australian Made for complementary medicines
…safe-guarding its export markets, with eligible products to again be able to be sold as ‘Made in Australia’ and with the ‘Australian Made’ logo. …continue reading
18 Dec 2019: New insights on the effects of drought and climate variability on Australian farms
…hotter and drier conditions over the period 2000 to 2019, relative to the period 1950 to 1999, has had a negative effect on the profits of Australian cropping and livestock farms...continue reading
16 Dec 2019: Strengthening Australia’s environment partnerships
The Morrison Government’s commitment to cleaner, healthier oceans, the protection of World Heritage Areas and to practical solutions addressing global waste and recycling ...continue reading
16 Dec 2019: We are making changes to Marine order 504 to improve passenger safety on domestic commercial vessels
The main changes include new requirements for: operators of certain vessels to count all passengers on board …continue reading
15 Dec 2019: Backing Australia’s recycling industry
More plastic, paper, glass and tyres will be recycled thanks to a new fund set up by the Coalition Government...continue reading
10 Dec 2019: Impact of drought becoming more pronounced
The effects of the continuing drought are becoming more pronounced with falling production and high input costs presenting serious challenges in many region ...continue reading
10 Dec 2019: South East QLD councils added to drought declarations
The drought has closed in on South East Queensland with eight councils drought-declared…areas declared are: Moreton Regional Council …continue reading
09 Dec 2019: $6 million boost for our Marine Parks
The Morrison Government is furthering its commitment to healthy and cleaner oceans today by announcing the opening of the second round of the Our Marine Parks Grants program..continue reading
09 Dec 2019: Commercial Passenger safety sticker available
Passengers have a responsibility to behave safely while on board. You can get our new passenger safety decal for your vessel ..continue reading
09 Dec 2019: New data shows tourism’s a driving force of QLD’s economy
Tourism remains a driving force in regions across Queensland, with new data showing the industry employs more than 235,000 people and pumps more than $27 billion into the state’s economy…continue reading
05 Dec 2019: Protecting Queensland’s environment the focus of roundtable meeting
Conservation groups have come together today to highlight important environment matters facing Queensland ..continue reading
05 Dec 2019: Drought takes toll, but agriculture remains key economic pillar
Years of relentless drought are taking a toll on Qld’s agriculture sector, with the 2019–20 total value for primary industry commodities forecast to be $17.8b ...continue reading
05 Dec 2019: Best practice biodiversity management front and centre
National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) was looking at the positive environmental contributions in the agriculture supply chain under the $4 mil Aust Farm Biodiversity Certification Scheme Trial…continue reading
04 Dec 2019: Ensuring export legislation moves with the times.
The draft Export Control Bill 2019 reaffirms the Liberal and Nationals Government’s commitment to strengthening the competitiveness & productivity of Australian agriculture...continue reading
04 Dec 2019: Countdown to low sulphur fuel cap
From 1 January 2020, the sulphur content in marine fuel will decrease from 3.50 per cent m/m to 0.50 per cent m/m. ...cont.
04 Dec 2019: Populous named national exporter of the year
Queensland-based global design firm Populous has been named 2019 Australian Exporter of the Year.…continue reading
04 Dec 2019: $1.9 million a safe investment in farmers.
The Liberal and Nationals Government is delivering on an election commitment to invest in awareness and education campaigns to help prevent farm accidents...continue
03 Dec 2019: World’s first International Year of Plant Health
‘Protecting plants, protecting life’ underlining the need for everyone to understand and take seriously their role in protecting Australia’s biosecurity. ...continue reading
03 Dec 2019: No cookie cutter solution for baked goods business
In 2018, Melanie and Richard Smit started their baked goods business in Tasmania with assistance from the New Business Assistance with NEIS.…continue reading
03 Dec 2019: Vessel Traffic Services award: nominations now open.
The winner will be a VTS or an employee/s of a VTS that has acted beyond their normal operational scope to make a significant difference..continue reading
03 Dec 2019: African research sheds light on Queensland weed issue
A Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) research trip to Africa has unearthed possible biocontrol solutions to an aggressive weed ...cont.
02 Dec 2019: Hungry Jacks founder Jack Cowin says farmers can capitalise on new diets
Our objective is to produce these plant-based proteins in Australia and export to other markets…continue reading
02 Dec 2019: Preparing Australian agriculture for a digital future.
Australia stands at the precipice of improved agricultural output through the adoption of digital agriculture..continue reading
27 Nov 2019: Indonesia, Hong Kong and Peru trade deals to open new doors for Australian Exporters
Australian businesses and farmers would soon be able to access new export opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region ....continue reading
29 Nov 2019: World-class fishing experience not a passing FAD.
Queensland fishers are set to reel in a great catch with the installation of 10 new fish attracting devices (FADs) off the southeast Queensland this week…continue reading
27 Nov 2019: Christmas Eve part-day public holiday becomes a reality
The Palaszczuk Government has passed legislation to establish a part-day public holiday on Christmas Eve, starting this year...continue reading
22 Nov 2019: Have your say on the evolution of agricultural levies legislation.
The Dept of Agriculture is streamlining and modernising the legislation underpinning Aust’s agricultural levy system...continue