Queensland’s COVID-19 economic recovery plan has been further updated and enhanced this week – with new money for renewable energy, resources planning and mental health – as PPE supplies are boosted and health authorities again urge anyone unwell to get tested.
Two new cases (one in the community, one in quarantine) were reported from Saturday to Friday, leaving six active cases, 1082 recovered and a total of 1094 as at Friday August 21.
In her annual State of the State address, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the Government’s recovery plan prioritises health, small business, manufacturing, infrastructure, regional growth and skills.
“The next steps my government will take under our economic recovery plan will continue to drive new investment in renewable energy and manufacturing – taking our commitments for economic recovery to more than seven billion dollars,” Ms Palaszczuk said.
The latest initiatives include $145 million to encourage renewable projects, five million dollars for a Bowen Basin pipeline study and another $46.5 million for mental health community treatment and support services.
Also this week:
- The Treasurer released the Capital Program 2020 Update with details of a $13.9 billion infrastructure investment for 2020-21 as part of Queensland’s plan to support jobs and accelerate the state’s economic recovery.
- The Premier and the Health Minister announced a major expansion of Queensland’s PPE supplies to protect against COVID-19 and any other health threat.
“Queensland has managed its stocks well. Now we will go further to ensure enough masks, gloves and gowns so our health workforce is protected no matter what,” Ms Palaszczuk said.
CASES – by Health District – as at August 21 Active: 6 Recovered: 1082 Total: 1094 Tests: 766,099 ANNOUNCEMENTS THIS WEEK
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