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…
The search on for the State’s outstanding innovators in science, mathematics, engineering and technology, with applications now open for the 2026 Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in STEM education. Queensland Year 12 students, teachers, support officers, schools and education partners (including volunteers, mentors, school clusters or other organisations) are encouraged to apply for the awards. The prestigious awards have a total prize pool of $140,000. Now in the 23rd…
The Crisafulli Government is taking the first Community Cabinet of 2026 to Caloundra on Sunday, 8 March, as it continues to deliver a fresh start for the Sunshine Coast. Premier David Crisafulli and Ministers will be available to meet with Sunshine Coast residents, groups, business owners, leaders and stakeholders to listen to their priorities for the region. The Crisafulli Government will also update the community on how it is making the Sunshine Coast…
77,000 fewer homes have been built since 2018, in the middle of a Housing Crisis, due to Labor’s CFMEU tax. What an impact these additional homes would have had on keeping rents down and house prices down enabling Queenslanders to buy a home they can afford. The Queensland Productivity Commission’s Interim Report revealed that if…
We are delivering nation-leading penalties to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and terrorists, in the next steps of reforms to make Queensland safer tabling legislation next week. The suite of strengthened powers target terrorists and criminals, including nation-leading penalties for illegal firearms, drive-by shootings at places of worship, emerging threats such as 3D-printed weapons, and are the next step…