QPS review’s interim report lands Friday April 22, 2022 By Melissa Coade Culture The interim report considers the QPS's ‘integrity patchwork’ and issues around capability, ministerial staff and lobbying.
Queensland opens purpose-built quarantine facility Friday January 21, 2022 By Melissa Coade Health Unvaccinated people who have travelled to QLD from overseas will be able to stay at the facility to meet their quarantine requirements.
Hydrogen train study gets Queensland on renewables track Tuesday December 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The Queensland government has announced that a feasibility study will be conducted into the use of hydrogen-powered trains for bulk freight.
Search for new CHO resumes, support to treat COVID in homes Monday November 1, 2021 By Jackson Graham Health Dr Krispin Hajkowicz will no longer be taking on QLD's top public health adviser role, for 'personal reasons', and had requested privacy.
‘Good for them’: Morrison brushes off Queensland quarantine centre announcement Thursday August 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Queensland could have made the decision to build a dedicated regional quarantine facility months ago, according to the prime minister.
Queensland quarantine facility to be built by mid-2022 Monday August 16, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal QLD has given the federal government the green light to move forward with the construction of its proposed quarantine facility at Pinkenba.
Queensland lockdown extended Monday August 2, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Health Queensland’s lockdown has been extended by a further five days after the state recorded 13 new local cases of COVID-19 on Monday.
QLD CHO doesn’t understand ‘thought processes’ behind opening up AstraZeneca to under 40s Wednesday June 30, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The QLD and NSW governments each confirm they will only inoculate Australians with the COVID-19 vaccine that has been recommended for their age group.
Advanced manufacturing project builds aerospace capability in Queensland Thursday April 29, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence The Queensland government has partnered with Boeing to complete a multi-million dollar aerospace initiative backing more than 90 local jobs across 20 SMEs.
Safety first for Queensland Health’s new director-general: ‘My heart still beats for the bush’ Monday September 23, 2019 By Stephen Easton News Highly experienced physician and clinical safety expert Dr John Wakefield has been appointed as the director-general of Queensland Health, following the recent retirement of Michael…
So you're thinking of running an online survey: five basic standards for trustworthy consultation Monday July 8, 2019 By Stephen Easton Communications & Technology Running a public vote or survey is an easy way to directly involve the community in government decisions but it can create more problems than…
When positive spin met 'messy' reality: how the health chief explained leaked recording Friday June 21, 2019 By Stephen Easton Communications & Technology A recently leaked recording captured Queensland Health director-general Michael Walsh candidly discussing why public servants find it hard to be so candid in public.
Queensland probe to dig into NSW rubbish rorts Wednesday August 16, 2017 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social Collapse of national waste plan prompts truck checks at the border.