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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Caloundra to host the first Community Cabinet for 2026

16/02/2026

The Queensland Government is taking the first Community Cabinet of 2026 to Caloundra, as it continues to deliver a fresh start for the Sunshine Coast.

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Premier and the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services visit the QEII Hospital Expansion, which will deliver necessary upgrades to restore health services when you need them.

Ambulance ramping at five-year low as Hospital Rescue Plan swings into action

15/02/2026

The Queensland Government is healing the Health Crisis, with new quarterly Health Data showing ambulance ramping is at its lowest rate in five years.

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Premier and the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services visit the new Transit Lounge at Gladstone Hospital that will deliver easier access to health services in Central Queensland.

Gladstone Hospital Transit Lounge opens to deliver health services when you need them

11/02/2026

The Queensland Government is delivering easier access to health services for Central Queenslanders, with improvements to the Gladstone Hospital now open to patients, providing easier access to the Emergency Department and hospital beds.

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Premier, the Attorney General, the Minister for Police and the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services announce new mandatory mental health reporting and strengthened Firearm Prohibition Orders to make Queensland safer.

New mandatory mental health reporting & strengthened Firearm Prohibition Orders in response to Wieambilla

10/02/2026

The Queensland Government is making Queensland safer with new mandatory mental health reporting for high-risk patients in Queensland Health facilities, to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and terrorists, as part of nation-leading reforms introduced to Parliament this week.

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Premier, the Attorney General and the Minister for Police announce nation leading penalties that will deliver a clear and strong response to target criminals and terrorists with guns to make Queensland safer.

Nation-leading penalties targeting criminals and terrorists with guns

09/02/2026

The Queensland Government is delivering nation-leading penalties to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and terrorists, in the next steps of its reforms to make Queensland safer.

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Premier and the Attorney General announce reforms that will combat anti-semitism and terrorist symbolism to ensure that Queenslanders can live, worship and gather safely.

Reforms to fight antisemitism and hate and protect faith communities

08/02/2026

The Queensland Government is delivering a comprehensive package to crackdown on antisemitism and terrorist symbolism, bolster safety around places of worship, and make Queensland safer.

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