The latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) has opened, with not-for-profits across Queensland encouraged to apply through a new streamlined grants portal. Each year, the GCBF delivers more than $60 million to support community initiatives, making it Queensland’s largest one-off community grants program. Round 127 offers grants of up to $35,000 each,…
We have delivered on our commitment to fix serious flaws within Queensland’s Containers for Change scheme, passing new reforms through Parliament last week which will ensure more of the money within the scheme is working for Queenslanders. The landmark reforms come after a Parliamentary Inquiry exposed fundamental failures in the scheme established under Labor failed…
The Crisafulli Government is delivering on a key election commitment and restoring safety where you live, with Circuit Breaker Sentencing, passing in Parliament last week. The Labor Opposition voted against the Bill, despite its design to deliver a nation-leading court-ordered rehabilitation program, which gives court a powerful new tool to deal with repeat youth offenders.…
Last week in Parliament we introduced the strongest parole laws in the nation to put the rights of victims first and keep the State’s most dangerous, violent offenders behind bars longer. The Protecting Queenslanders from Dangerous Prisoners and Strengthening Victims’ Rights Amendment Bill 2026 was introduced to Parliament and delivers a range of targeted reforms…
Speaking of sovereign capability, there’s great news to report. The Crisafulli Government is strengthening Queensland’s fuel security with a $25 million investment and streamlined approvals, to develop renewable diesel at Ampol’s Lytton refinery. The funding partnership will support the modification of Ampol’s existing plant to co-process conventional diesel, with biogenic feedstocks such as waste and…
The national fuel crisis has put a spotlight on the need for sovereign capability for drilling, refining and storing fuel. Last year before the war in the Middle East, the Crisafulli Government released new permits for oil, gas and coal exploration and this year the discoveries have shown potential for the biggest oil fields to…
The Crisafulli Government continued to make Queensland safer by turning the tide on Labor’s Youth Crime Crisis with the Expanding Adult Crime, Adult Time and Taking a Strong Stance on Drugs and Antisocial Behaviour Bill 2026 passing in Parliament last Thursday. The landmark legislation strengthens Queensland’s response to youth crime, drugs, and antisocial behaviour through three key measures: Expanding Adult Crime, Adult…
Illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, accompanied by reckless behaviour, have caused chaos, upset and grave injuries on our streets and in our community. That is why I supported a full parliamentary inquiry to understand the damage left behind by the former Labor Government with e-bikes and e-scooters and to consider the right solutions to address it.…
Further financial assistance is being provided to families with the PlayOn! Sports Vouchers currently open for applications. Queensland child aged 5 to 17 is eligible for one voucher per financial year – if you didn’t apply for a voucher in the Round 1 (August/September 2025) make sure you don’t miss out, vouchers must be redeemed…
$220,000 is being provided for the Maroochydore Electorate through the Back to School Boost! $100 will be automatically credited to every primary school student school account to assist with contributing to school costs and essentials such as books, excursions, sports fees and uniforms. The funds can only be used for costs that schools charge to…
