This update provides an overview of key productivity trends in Queensland, and places them in a national context. While Queensland has fared better than the rest of Australia in terms of productivity growth, slower growth in recent years should be of concern to policy makers.

Housing and Public Works Minister Mick de Brenni said that the state government was investing $24.7 million in an 8-point housing and homelessness plan to ensure that vulnerable Queenslanders get the services they need during this public health emergency. Initiative: Safe accom for those needing to self isolate Initiative: Brokerage funds Initiative: Increased outreach capacity

The Palaszczuk Government will invest an additional $4 billion in measures to support Queenslanders' health, their jobs and businesses. Initiative: Utilities Assistance Package

This report focuses on Indigenous injury deaths and their causes that occurred over a 5-year period (2011–12 to 2015–16). The report also examines long-term trends in injury deaths over a 15-year period.

Ausralia’s resource sector historically delivers good paying jobs to workers in regional and rural Australia. But increasingly, these jobs are being casualised, and in many cases replaced with contractual labour, procured through labour-hire. This report explores the broader economic impact of these wage-cutting strategies that are increasingly prevalent in this key sector.