In 1960 my grandfather Frank took a leap of faith and left his homeland of Italy for North Queensland. He saw Queensland as a land of opportunity. Over 60 years later, my family still believes Queensland is a land of opportunity. Our Government is working hard to ensure these opportunities continue today. We are delivering a Fresh Start for Queensland ...Latest news
BLOG: Queensland Government delivers support for our First Peoples across the State
07/07/2025
By Fiona Simpson MP
As we celebrate NAIDOC Week, the Queensland Government is delivering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with better housing, health, employment, education, tourism and critical infrastructure projects.
New Youth Justice Schools for Logan and Cairns
06/07/2025
The Queensland Government is delivering safety where you live with two new Youth Justice Schools to divert young people away from crime and put them back on the right path.
Budget support for Sunshine Coast charity supermarket to deliver help for Queenslanders
04/07/2025
The Queensland Government is delivering on its election commitment, with the Budget providing a $1 million boost for The Everyday Foundation to establish a new centre on the Sunshine Coast.
Budget to start restoring safety to Cairns community
03/07/2025
The Queensland Government's Budget is delivering for the Far North, with a major boost to help restore safety and make Cairns safer.
Budget delivers more surgeries sooner for Queenslanders to train
02/07/2025
The Queensland Government is delivering health services when Queenslanders need them, with a record investment into elective surgeries to stabilise the elective surgery waitlist.
Capricorn Coast netball scores big with Games On! Upgrades
01/07/2025
Capricorn Coast netballers are big winners with the Queensland Government delivering $4.5 million in the 2025-26 Budget for a major upgrade of the Barmaryee Sports Complex at Yeppoon.
Call for remarkable Queenslanders for Australian of the Year Awards
01/07/2025
Queenslanders are encouraged to nominate individuals whose actions inspire, lead, and strengthen communities in the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards.
Budget delivers health services for Central Queensland
01/07/2025
The Queensland Government's 2025-26 Budget is delivering easier access to health services for Central Queensland with $95 million to build the new Health Sciences Academy.
Caloundra Congestion Busting Plan accelerates after Budget secures funds
30/06/2025
The Queensland Government is delivering a major congestion busting plan to ease traffic on Caloundra Road, with the project taking a major step forward after last week's State Budget.
Largest special school investment in Queensland history
25/06/2025
The Queensland Government is delivering Queensland's largest special school investment in history through the 2025-26 Budget to ensure students with higher support needs receive the specialised teaching and learning required for them to thrive.
Nation-leading home ownership scheme to reduce the deposit gap
24/06/2025
The Queensland Government is launching a nation-leading home ownership scheme to help reduce the deposit gap for first buyers and deliver a place to call home for more Queenslanders sooner.
