The Latest Breaking News from Annastacia Palaszczuk

Businesses join the Q for gold at Brisbane Olympics

Queensland-based businesses will be in the box seat to share in $180 billion in government procurement between now and 2032.

AAP · Jul 20, 2023

Victoria sends Olympics organisers a 'wake-up call'

Queensland's opposition warns Victoria's shock decision to cancel the Commonwealth Games is a wake-up call for organisers of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

AAP · Jul 19, 2023

State LNP continue crime, health push after Fadden win

A federal by-election with no major surprises gave the major parties latitude to make meaning of the result ahead of next year's Queensland state election.

AAP · Jul 16, 2023

Wellcamp report finds failings on transparency, value

An audit report criticises the Queensland government's transparency on the cost and value of its Wellcamp quarantine facility but the premier remains defiant.

AAP · Jun 30, 2023

Downer wins $4.6b Queensland train contract

Downer will supply Queensland with 65 six-car passenger trains as the state invests in public transport in advance of the 2032 Brisbane Games.

AAP · Jun 30, 2023

$300k per patient: Queensland auditor general questions decision to build $223m Wellcamp quarantine centre

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she doesn’t ‘have a crystal ball’, but report points to signs quarantine was about to ease

The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2023

Wellcamp fails on transparency, value for money: report

A report calls for more transparency after a probe of Queensland's Wellcamp quarantine facility, but the premier doesn't regret building the controversial site.

AAP · Jun 30, 2023

Queensland health boss resigns amid criticism of proposed whistleblower law change

Shaun Drummond had distanced himself from suggestions people who provide journalists with ‘inappropriate’ information should be penalised

The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2023

Qld eyes critical minerals amid coal lobby backlash

The Queensland government has launched a $245 million strategy for critical minerals found in the state's northwest to spur manufacturing of renewables.

AAP · Jun 27, 2023

Premier admits concern for health of Queensland Speaker

Labor powerbrokers were so concerned for the health and wellbeing of Queensland Speaker Curtis Pitt they were forced to intervene.

AAP · Jun 15, 2023