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 ...Read more

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Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines visit the Taroom Trough, unlocking Australia’s first oil field in 50 years for future fuel security.

Taroom Trough unlocking Australia’s first domestic oil supply in half a century

08/04/2026

Queensland is unlocking the development of Australia’s first oil field in 50 years at the Taroom Trough, to bolster the nation’s long-term fuel security, with streamlined support under a new Taroom Trough Development Plan.

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Celebrate Queensland’s best - from local legends to iconic favourites

02/04/2026

Queenslanders are being called on to help celebrate what makes the Sunshine State great, with nominations now open for the 2026 QLD Day Awards and voting open for the All the Best program.

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Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency Services meet with police officers to mark the delivery of 1600 new police recruits in less that 18 months to help make Queensland safer.

1,600 new police recruits to make Queensland safer

29/03/2026

The Queensland Government has delivered on a key election commitment, with 1600 new police recruits bolstering the blue line and working to make Queensland safer.

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Premier, Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Acting Assistant Commissioner Denzil Clark provide an update on how Daniel’s Law is delivering safer communities for Queenslanders.

Daniel's Law Delivering Safer Communities

15/03/2026

The Queensland Government is making Queensland safer with more than 205,000 visits to the Daniel’s Law website, the state’s first public child sex offender register, since 31 December 2025.

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Premier, Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Fiona Simpson MP and Kendall Morton MP provide an update on the generational infrastructure being delivered on the Sunshine Coast.

Driving Forward Generational Infrastructure on the Sunshine Coast

09/03/2026

Rubber is hitting the road on generational transport infrastructure for the Sunshine Coast with The Wave (Stage 2), Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade, and Mooloolah River Interchange Upgrade all taking major steps forward.

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QPS officers are restoring safety where you live with strengthened laws to protect small businesses, workers and families from anti-social behaviour.

Strengthening police powers to protect Queensland business precincts

04/03/2026

The Queensland Government has introduced legislation to Parliament to strengthen police powers and protect Queensland’s vital business precincts from crime, antisocial behaviour and drug-related offending.

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