Posts tagged "Annastacia Palaszczuk"

Queensland has a new small business minister in Lance McCallum, who replaces Di Farmer in Premier Steven Miles' new-look cabinet.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will stand down at the end of the week, ending a nearly nine-year tenure in the top job while closing a complex chapter in the state government's relationship with its 473,000 small businesses.

Ahead of the state budget to be handed down tomorrow, the Queensland government has made a number of funding announcements.

Both states confirmed they are easing the rules in the coming weeks, in a move that could see workers returning to the office unencumbered by the facial covering.

The reopening of Queensland's border is welcome news for small businesses but this eco-lodge and restaurant in the Daintree is yet to notice a surge in bookings.

Queensland tourism businesses are anxiously waiting for borders to reopen as Delta outbreaks in multiple cities and an ongoing international travel ban threaten to keep visitors away for another summer.

Queensland businesses on the NSW border will soon have access to coronavirus relief payments, after the federal and state governments announced a $53.8 million support package.

Businesses in Brisbane and Moreton Bay will remain in lockdown for another 24 hours, as both Western Australia and the Northern Territory are also due to emerge from lockdown. 

Sebastian Butler-White, owner of Pourboy on Brisbane's South Bank, is preparing for his business to once again take a "huge hit".

Politicians have an opportunity to capitalise on the trust they've built up during the pandemic. But will they seize it?

The Queensland government unveiled its 2020-21 budget on Tuesday, but there is limited new support measures for SMEs.

Annastacia Palaszczuk’s historic Queensland election win holds a six-pack of lessons for Prime Minister Scott Morrison.