The Latest Breaking News from Annastacia Palaszczuk

Queensland's latest COVID-19 wave has passed, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says

While attending Brisbane's Ekka, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says COVID-19-related hospital admissions have been falling steadily since last month.

ABC News · Aug 8, 2022

Palaszczuk tells Dreamworld to 'do the right thing' after $2.7m in koala research funding spent on roller-coaster

Annastacia Palaszczuk says Dreamworld should invest in conservation after it was revealed her government approved the theme park's request to spend a grant on a new attraction instead of a research facility.

ABC News · Aug 2, 2022

Qld koala boost after research cash swap

The Queensland government will provide more protection for koalas on the Gold Coast, with a four square kilometre site to become a dedicated conservation area.

AAP · Aug 1, 2022

Queensland COVID-19 modelling shows third Omicron wave hospitalisations to peak in late August, toddler dies in hospital

A 23-month-old child died in hospital on Sunday, while new modelling shows COVID-19 hospitalisations will likely peak at around 1,660 cases.

ABC News · Jul 26, 2022

Qld govt not properly scrutinised: Clerk

Queensland Clerk of Parliament Neil Laurie says committees aren't necessarily scrutinising the government properly and still have a long way to go.

AAP · Jul 25, 2022

Qld govt launches new innovation roadmap

The Queensland government hopes a new $142 million roadmap will transform the state into a hub for emerging innovation.

AAP · Jul 25, 2022

Queensland Premier urges people to wear masks indoors to limit spread of COVID-19, AMA says mandate needed

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says wearing masks indoors will help save lives, but neither she nor acting Chief Health Officer Peter Aitken are advocating a return to a full mask mandate. The AMA says mandates are "likely to be necessary" as recommendations alone don't change behaviour.

ABC News · Jul 21, 2022

Doctors call for masks and vaccines in Queensland schools as COVID-19 cases and deaths rise

Fewer than 32 per cent of five to 11-year-olds in Queensland have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, meanwhile, ventilation quality in schools remains unclear.

ABC News · Jul 18, 2022

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk encourages mask-wearing in schools as COVID-19 wave worsens

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk strongly encourages children and teachers to wear masks at school from Monday "except where you can socially distance".

ABC News · Jul 16, 2022

Qld premier calls for national virus talks

Annastacia Palaszczuk says fellow premier Dominic Perrottet supports her call for a national cabinet meeting so leaders can be briefed on COVID-19.

AAP · Jul 14, 2022