Community Recovery and Resilience Minister David Crisafulli is calling on insurance companies to come good on their word and reduce their home insurance premiums to reflect the improved level of flood protection in Roma and St George. And he’s vowed to be watching. Inspecting the new levees today, Minster Crisafulli said insurers had predicted falls…
The State Government is calling for public input to help revitalise Queensland’s international education and training sector. Acting Education, Training and Employment Minister Ian Walker said attracting international students was vital to boosting the education sector and growing the Queensland economy. “For 20 years Labor ignored the importance of educational links with our international neighbours,”…
The Sunshine Coast will take centre stage when Queensland’s tourism industry comes together for the third annual DestinationQ Forum on 16-17 September. The two day event will be held jointly at the Sheraton Noosa Resort and Spa and the Outrigger Little Hastings Street Resort and Spa, and delivers on the Government’s election promise to grow…
A healthy serve of funding is being made available to Queensland businesses that promote a better lifestyle for their workers, delivering on the Government’s election promise to revitalise frontline services. Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie said $1.4 million worth of grants under the Working for Wellness Program was up for grabs for businesses that think innovatively about…
Growing agriculture as one of the four pillars of the economy will be the main area of discussion as hundreds of Queensland industry members gather in Brisbane for a Government-led forum today. Treasurer and Minister for Trade Tim Nicholls said the Queensland AgInvest Forum would showcase a range of international opportunities to more than 200…
New York Police Commissioner William Bratton has given an insight into one of the world’s largest and most effective police services, during a meeting with Premier Campbell Newman. Mr Newman said New York’s modern policing systems have lowered the city’s crimes significantly, and that Queensland could learn from this expertise. “We promised Queenslanders at the…
Hiring limousines could become more affordable for Queenslanders as the Newman Government looks to cut red tape in the industry. Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said a discussion paper is now open for feedback from today and focuses on options to reduce or simplify limousine regulations making it more affordable for passengers. “We…
Some of the world’s most cutting edge public transport design and technology was on show as Premier Campbell Newman toured New York’s East Access Rail Line project during his US trade mission. Mr Newman said the project underneath New York’s iconic Grand Central Station was a good model for Queensland’s own underground bus and rail…
Queenslanders are being asked to give their feedback on how the Newman Government can revitalise investment in social services like child safety, health, housing, disability services and homelessness. Treasurer and Chair of the Social Services Cabinet Committee Tim Nicholls said the public consultation period for the draft Social Services Investment Framework was now open for…
Sunshine Coast National Parks will be better protected under a plan to end illegal motorbike riding and create a new facility for recreational riders in Mooloolah Logging Area. Minister for National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing Steve Dickson said the need for a facility in the region was identified as part of a Queensland Government…