Anna Bligh and the Labor Government want to use the profits of the next resources boom to benefit our entire state for many years to come - to make sure we can grasp the opportunities of the 21st Century.
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4 Years of Achievements
These have been a tumultuous four years. We have faced the Global Financial Crisis and the most devastating natural disasters in living memory, and throughout it all our government has stayed focused on keeping Queenslanders in work, protecting our lifestyle and continuing the reforms that will secure our future.
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Premier Anna Bligh Announces Election Date - March 24
Premier Anna Bligh has set the date for the State election as March 24 - almost exactly three years since she became the first elected female Premier in Australia on March 21, 2009.
Ms Bligh said her government would enter caretaker mode on February 19 and would seek to move the upcoming local government elections to late April or early May. 
From Mines to Minds: Bligh Labor Government announce a Queensland Education Trust
Today marks the next step in the transformation and modernisation of Queensland education under the Bligh Government - the Queensland Education Trust.
This morning the Premier announced that in 2012 the Government will establish a Queensland Education Trust with the royalties of Queensland's second mining boom...
Building a better future
The Bligh Government is continuing to build a better future for all Queenslanders by forging a multi-billion dollar investment with leading energy company TRUenergy, to provide two new gas fired power stations...
More affordable kindy for Queensland families
The Bligh Government is continuing to deliver world class education standards for Queensland families, by ensuring that all Health Card Holders now have access to a more affordable kindergarten program for their children...
A Boom legacy for our Children
Premier Anna Bligh has a vision, to transform our boom wealth from our local mines into providing even richer education standards for our children...
Treasurer's message and Budget Highlight Videos
On track for recovery from the global financial crisis, Queensland's economy was instead faced with the worst floods in 100 years and Cyclone Yasi...
Investing in the future of Regional Queensland
Labor parliamentarians, candidates and members echo the strong voice of Regional Queensland. The message for investments in industry, community infrastructure and health is clearly heard.
Building the National Broadband Network
The NBN (National Broadband Network) is an essential infrastructure project and economic reform that will transform the telecommunications industry...
Langbroek praises then blames Premier Bligh's emergency updates for softening tourism
Opposition Leader John-Paul Langbroek has had another epiphany, telling reporters recently that Premier Anna Bligh's emergency updates for life threatening floods and Cyclone Yasi were the cause of softening tourism in devastated places like Cairns.
Health Minister turns immediate focus to cancer services
New Minister for Health Geoff Wilson has said he will turn his immediate focus to cancer radiation services and continuing to reduce wait times, as a recently released report shows some improvement.
Newman refuses to fund water and sewerage repairs even from utility profits
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman is refusing to give up profits from his water company QUU, despite the State and Federal Governments committing $440 million to meet the costs of all claimed losses by Brisbane City Council.
Extra funding to repair local community infrastructure
Queensland's devastating summer floods and Cyclone Yasi destroyed not only many homes and businesses. It took from us loved ones and precious belongings. Local communities continue to feel the rippling effects of these disasters.
Transitioning to a cleaner economy
The Prime Minister Julia Gillard has outlined the Government's plan to tackle climate change, by introducing a market-based mechanism that fairly prices pollution and supports our transition to a cleaner, stronger future.
