Two of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular dams will be further improved following community feedback as part of the most extensive review of recreation at South East Queensland’s lakes and dams ever undertaken. Water Supply Minister Mark McArdle today launched the new recreation guides for Baroon Pocket and Ewen Maddock Dams which deliver on the…
Christmas morning will be extra special for children in foster care and other families known to Child Safety, thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Queenslanders donating gifts to the Newman Government’s Kids in Care Christmas Appeal. Child Safety Minister Tracy Davis thanked Queenslanders for their kindness, donating 16,500 gifts to children who are unable to…
The Newman Government has recorded the strongest increase in small business support across the nation according to a new survey from the Sensis Business Index report. Minister for Small Business Jann Stuckey said the latest research identified the Newman Government’s reduction in red tape and bureaucracy as a real win for small businesses. “The Newman…
Queensland Minister for Energy Mark McArdle has reinforced the need for the Renewable Energy Target to be revised, to take pressure off electricity prices for Queenslanders. Mr McArdle said recent commentary alleging that the Renewable Energy Target places significant downward pressure on electricity prices is incorrect. “In determining the cost of making, producing and supplying…
The Mid-Year Fiscal and Economic Review highlighted the shadow being cast over Queensland’s finances by Labor’s black cloud of debt, Treasurer Tim Nicholls announced today. Mr Nicholls said the report showed that while the Government had kept its expenses under control, Queensland continued to have debt levels well above other states. Key forecasts from the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …