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Is it time to ban expanded polystyrene takeaway food containers and cups?
Have your say today.

Get ahead in 2021 with a small business grant
Find out more about the Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grant Program.

Changes to the blue card system
Making the blue card system easier to understand and providing even better protection for Queensland children.

Make time for you
Find a happier you by doing a few small things every day to create a healthier relationship with your mind.
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2021 Queensland Reconciliation Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Queensland Reconciliation Awards.
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Compensation for volunteer firefighters
Applications for the Volunteer Firefighters Compensation Package 2019-20 now closed.
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2021 Australian of the Year Awards
The Queensland recipients for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards have been announced.
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Look Before You Lock
Tips to help save lives – for families, early childhood services and more.
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Help stop cyberbullying together
Helpful information for children, young people, parents and carers.
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Students learning to Buy Smart in 2020
Encouraging Queensland students to develop their financial knowledge.
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Queensland Wills Week 2020
Your Will, your way… to make sure your wishes are known. Find out how to get yours done right, and for free.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traineeship
Are you ready to launch your career supporting Queensland communities?
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Getting help is a safe bet
Learn the signs of problem gambling and find out about the support available.
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Changes to the blue card system
Making the blue card system easier to understand and providing even better protection for Queensland children.
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Queensland Day 2020
This Queensland Day, 6 June, we said thanks to those Queenslanders who helped us through one of the most challenging times.
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Privacy Awareness Week 2020
Do you know how to protect your personal information? Find out about your privacy rights and responsibilities.
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Queensland Music Festival’s 20th Anniversary
Over three huge weeks from 5–28 July 2019 Queensland Music Festival (QMF) took unforgettable music experiences to cities, regions and remote corners of Queensland.
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Make time for you
Find a happier you by doing a few small things every day to create a healthier relationship with your mind.
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Supporting reconciliation
Applications for the Celebrating Reconciliation Small Grants Program 2020 are now closed.
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Are you prepared for bushfire season?
After a dry winter, bushfire season started early. Are you prepared?
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Anzac Centenary community grants
Grants funding is now available to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.
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2019 Not Now, Not Ever. Together Breakfast
Bringing together the broader community to focus much needed attention on domestic and family violence.
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Love your pets. Keep them safe this summer
It's important to help your pets through the long hot summer days.
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World Teachers’ Day
Celebrating teachers and the contribution they make to the lives of the children they teach.
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2019 Right to Information Day
Find out how to access information held by Queensland Government agencies.
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New youth justice laws have commenced
Find out how these laws will help us change the story for young people in the youth justice system.
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Supporting Families Changing Futures 2019-2023
A 5-year plan to help Queensland Children, young people, parents and families experiencing vulnerability.
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Youth Justice Strategy Action Plan
Find out more about our commitment to reforming the youth justice system to make our communities safer.
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Creative Generation - State Schools onstage
Queensland State School students take part in a professionally produced, award-winning arena spectacular each year and showcase their talents.
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Celebrating 10 years of RTI and privacy
Find out about Queensland’s journey towards a more open, transparent and accountable government that protects and respects personal data.
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Dignity First Fund
Helping Queenslanders experiencing homelessness meet their immediate needs and live with dignity.
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Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month
Each May, Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.
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Recognising elder abuse
Find out more about how to see the signs of elder abuse, and access help.
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Youth Boost for regional employers
The popular youth Boost initiative and others are available to help employers get Queenslanders back to work.
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No excuse for elder abuse
Start a community conversation and find out how you can recognise the signs of elder abuse.
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Queensland celebrates multiculturalism
Celebrating multiculturalism with National Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week and Queensland Multicultural Month.
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Solar rebates for rentals
Rebates of up to $3,500 were available to help landlords and tenants share the benefits of solar.
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Save energy around your home
Take advantage of the coming change of season to make the most of your energy savings.
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Important child safety reports released
Read the reports which aim to enhance child safety across the state.
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Grants and interest-free loans for solar
Help for households and small businesses to save with solar.
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If it’s flooded, forget it
Don’t get out of your depth with floodwater—it’s not worth the risk.
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Veterans’ virtual careers fair
The Queensland Government’s veterans’ virtual careers fair a great success.
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Ice Help - recovery is possible
Anonymous and confidential help is available 24/7 for ice users, family and friends. Find out what support and services are available.
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Embedding and strengthening child and family reforms
Important progress is being made in child protection and family support reform in Queensland.
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Queensland's Screen Industry Roadmap
Have your say on the future development of the screen industry.
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Stop it at the Start
If you think violence against women is a big problem, tackle it when it’s a little one.
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New pathway to encourage veteran employment
Find out about the plan to attract and recruit veterans to the Queensland public sector.
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Action on Ice - our plan to address the use and harms of crystal methamphetamine
Read our plan to address the use and harms of crystal methamphetamine.
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School zone speed limits
Stick to the speed limit in school zones and keep aware of children crossing the road.
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Bullying and cyberbullying – find help
Help is available. If you feel it, see it or know about it you can help stop it.
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Roundabout rules
See some helpful tips on what to do when it comes to getting around roundabouts safely.
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Enjoy the fireworks for Australia Day and stay safe
Stay safe this Australia Day by enjoying legal and controlled fireworks displays around Queensland.
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Hear Me, See Me Art Exhibition
An exhibition of art from 5-18 year olds on the theme of what safety, love, joy, hope, trust and family look like.
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Action on Ice - addressing the use and effects of crystal methamphetamine
Find out how you can be involved in breaking the cycle of drug use.
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Works for Queensland makes a difference to regional areas
Creating jobs to deliver vital infrastructure througout regional Queensland.
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Turtle season at Mon Repos
Every year, from November to March, you can experience marine turtles nesting and hatching on the beaches of Mon Repos near Bundaberg.
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Speak up for road safety
Get involved in making our roads safer during Queensland Road Safety Week (21-25 August 2017).
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A strategic blueprint for Queensland's North West Minerals Province
A comprehensive strategy to facilitate a strong and prosperous future for the region.
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Shaping SEQ - planning for the future
Have your say and be part of the conversation on how to shape your community.
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Queensland Mental Health Ambassador
Queensland's high profile sports starts highlight the importance of mental health at work.
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Queensland Rail train crewing practices Commission of Inquiry report released
Read the Queensland Rail train crewing practices Commission of Inquiry report and the government's response.
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Skilling Queenslanders for work
Thousands of job seekers are benefitting from the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
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Changes to Queensland's smoke alarm legislation
Making Queensland households the safest in Australia in relation to fire safety.
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Queensland's economy is growing
Queensland's economy continues to strengthen, with a forcasted economic growth of 4% in 2016–17.
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Queensland Parole System Review report released
Read the Queensland Parole System Review report and the Government's response.
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State of the Environment website
Explore, share and learn more about our environment and the pressures facing our natural assets.
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Queen’s Wharf Brisbane—CBD traffic changes
Find out about road and footpath closures, and changes to bus stops and parking affecting Brisbane’s CBD.
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Go Local to help Queenslanders
Find out how you can help local businesses impacted by Tropical Cyclone Debbie get back on their feet.
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Leading the way in global innovation
The Queensland Government is leading the way in global innovation with the appointment of the state's first Chief Entrepreneur, Mark Sowerby.
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New world-class sport venues now open
New venues for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) are open for business.
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Energy concessions for Queenslanders in financial emergency
Supporting vulnerable Queenslanders in times of need.
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Progress on Accelerated Works Program
Supporting local economies to sustain and maintain employment opportunities in regional areas.
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Biosecurity Queensland taking the sting out of summer
Treating high-risk fire ant areas across South East Queensland.
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Building Queensland innovation - region by region
The Advancing Regional Innovation program supports innovation by connecting local people and organisations.
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2017 Queensland Reconciliation Awards winners announced
Queenslanders taking positives steps towards reconciliation have been been recognised during an awards ceremony in Carins.
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Get the conversation started with Talking Families
A range of tips, information and resources that can help with parenting and family life.
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$150 million in grants to kickstart jobs
Funding is now available for Queensland businesses and manufacturers.
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Raine Island website offers special insight
Ground-breaking work on remote Raine Island can now be followed online.
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Ice consultation reaches out to the regions
Summit provides opportunity for regional communities to develop solutions to tackle ice in Queensland.
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Are you planning a winter holiday road trip?
Find out all you need to know before hitting the road.
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Ex-HMAS Tobruk to transform into world class dive site
Ex-HMAS Tobruk will provide a unique experience for divers and international tourists.
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Developing a building plan for all Queenslanders
Queenslanders have had their say on the Queensland Building Plan.
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Landmark City Deal for Townsville
Supporting economic growth, investment and local infrastructure in the state's north.
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