Nominations open for 2014 Premier’s Sustainability Awards

Individuals, businesses, industries, schools and community groups who have adopted sustainable business practices are encouraged to nominate for the Premier’s Sustainability Awards as positive role models for all Queenslanders.  Premier Campbell Newman said the awards celebrate those who are working to reduce our impact on the planet, strengthen our economy, and maintain our enviable Queensland…

Single assessment process part of one-stop-shop in Queensland

Queensland is one step closer to delivering a one-stop-shop approval process, after finalising a new agreement on environmental assessments with the Commonwealth Government. Premier Campbell Newman said the agreement would see the establishment of a single assessment process, reducing unnecessary duplication while maintaining high environmental standards. “Previously proponents would spend years going through a rigorous…

One week left for manufactured home survey

Manufactured home owners have just one week left complete an online survey and have their say on how the industry should look in the future.   Housing Minister Tim Mander said the Government was reviewing the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003, delivering on its election commitments and to make sure it was keeping up with…

Clubs Get Playing and Get Going again

Christmas has come early for sport and recreation clubs across Queensland, with Recreation and Sport Minister Steve Dickson announcing successful applicants for round two of Get Playing and Get Going today. More than $14.5 million dollars has been approved for successful clubs under this round of the Newman Government’s flagship Get in the Game initiative. …

Queenslanders deliver road safety message

Queenslanders are speaking from their hearts about road safety this Christmas as part of the Newman Government’s Join the Drive campaign. Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said the Join the Drive campaign received an overwhelming response as part of the Newman Government’s $2.2 million, two-year Road Safety Action Plan. “As part of the…

New era for child protection

The Newman Government has announced it will implement the Queensland Child Protection Commission of Inquiry recommendations and fundamentally reform how the child protection system operates. In response to the Commission of Inquiry’s final report, Taking Responsibility: A Roadmap for Queensland Child Protection, Child Safety Minister Tracy Davis said the overwhelming focus of the government would…