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…
Sixty-six new police officers are about to join the ranks in a major boost to Queensland’s frontline services. Police Minister Jack Dempsey said the officers had spent the last 25 weeks learning the skills they needed to improve the safety of Queensland communities. “I thank the 66 first year constables who have accepted the responsibilities…
Property transactions have become easier, with stage one of a national e-conveyancing system that does away with a number paper documents, now live in Queensland.Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps said the release of Property Exchange Australia in Queensland means mortgage dealings and mortgage releases can now be processed online.“The Newman Government is…
The Newman Government will investigate private sector infrastructure funding for state-owned electricity transmission and distribution businesses, Treasurer Tim Nicholls announced today. Mr Nicholls said the former Labor Government’s mismanagement meant an $80 billion black cloud of debt was hanging over Queensland’s future. “The Newman Government is continuing its measured and methodical plan to turn Queensland’s…
The Newman Government has developed a clear direction to guide Queensland’s growing freight industry by increasing rail use and creating a more efficient road network.Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said the Moving Freight Strategy, endorsed by several peak industry organisations, identifies 38 actions to meet the freight demand over the next 10 years.…
Queenslanders will unite to share their personal thoughts on what makes Australia great with Premier Campbell Newman today announcing the launch of Thank you Australia. Mr Newman said the Thank you Australia campaign is an opportunity for all Australians to express their gratitude for the good fortune of being Australian. “It’s the perfect opportunity for…
Queenslanders are being urged to take advantage of fresh, seasonal produce to help tackle the state’s biggest killer, obesity. Health Minister Lawrence Springborg announced chef Dominique Rizzo had been appointed an ambassador of the Healthier. Happier. obesity campaign, to encourage Queenslanders to cook healthy, nutritious food. “Queenslanders have the unenviable title of being the fattest…
Labor’s ongoing support for the carbon tax is forcing Queenslanders to face higher electricity prices in 2014-15 regardless of a mountain of evidence the tax is hurting Queensland families. Treasurer Tim Nicholls said the carbon tax was imposing a real cost on Queensland electricity consumers. “The QCA’s own figures show that without the carbon tax…
The Queensland Police Service will not tolerate any violence in the weeks leading up to the Christmas period, revellers have been warned today. Police, Fire and Emergency Services Minister Jack Dempsey said police officers would be out in force over the weekend as the annual Operation Unite blitz on alcohol-fuelled violence and anti-social behaviour. “The…
Almost 1500 TransLink train, bus and ferry services can be accessed via Google, with south east Queensland’s entire public transport network now available through Google Transit. Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said Google Transit provided another avenue for passengers to plan their journeys, across one of the largest networks in the world. “Tourists…