Brisbane Times | Queensland to take 3500 Syrian refugees Brisbane Times Queensland will take more than its fair share of Syrian refugees, says Annastacia Palaszczuk. Photo: Reuters. Queensland will offer to accept 3500 Syrian refugees in what Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said was the "compassionate and generous ... Queensland offers to take 3500 Syrian refugees, 30pc of Australian pledge Queensland to take 3500 Syrian refugees: Annastacia Palaszczuk Premier announces Syrian refugee intake |