Queensland’s dental waiting list has been cut in half and the long wait list slashed from 62,513 to 8,494 between February and December 2013. Health Minister Lawrence Springborg said Queensland Health had issued 80,000 vouchers to give patients access to dental care they so desperately needed. “In February last year, 56 per cent of people…
Organisers of out-of-control ‘Facebook parties’ could face hefty fines or jail time under new laws to go before State Parliament this week. Police Minister Jack Dempsey said the Newman Government’s proposed legislation was designed to crack down on wild suburban parties – that often lead to senseless violence and property damage. “All too often we’ve…
Household and business energy users across Queensland now have the chance to have their say on future electricity prices. Energy and Water Supply Minister Mark McArdle said the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) was holding electricity price workshops across the state starting in Toowoomba today. “The Newman Government is doing what it can to put downward…
Seventy Queensland students and 10 chaperones will now be able to witness the historic Anzac Day centenary commemoration at Gallipoli in 2015, almost double the original allocation. The extra places came out of the Federal Government’s nation-wide allocation of 400 student and chaperone places to states and territories, based on their number of federal electorates.…
A new mobile app which integrates technology with sport and physical activity is set to revolutionise the way children get fit. Minister for Recreation and Sport Steve Dickson said the Daily Physical Activity Guide app provided tips for incorporating physical activity into everyday life. “This free app delivers on our election promise to get more…
Queensland businesses are now seeing the positive effects of a stronger state economy according to today’s Westpac Group CCIQ Pulse Survey of Business Conditions, Treasurer Tim Nicholls said. Mr Nicholls said the Newman Government’s disciplined efforts to turn Queensland’s economy around had seen general business conditions and sales revenue in Queensland rise to their highest…
A new Queensland Government program will provide funding for local community projects to help migrants and refugees find employment or become involved in business ventures. Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs Glen Elmes announced today that the Economic Participation Grants Program would provide $250,000 for projects to promote economic participation and…
The Newman Government has welcomed the $70 million Independent Public Schools initiative launched today by the Federal Coalition Government. Minister for Education, Training & Employment John-Paul Langbroek said the Abbott Government’s announcement that 1,500 existing public schools would become Independent by 2017 would be celebrated by Queensland school communities. “Already there are 80 Independent Public…
The Department of Health has adopted a zero tolerance approach to fraud, misconduct and corruption, to prevent another fake Tahitian Prince scandal as witnessed under the former Labor Government. Acting Health Minister Scott Emerson said that as part of Fraud Awareness Month, staff would take part in a variety of activities to discuss ways to…
Queensland women are being urged to seize some of the amazing opportunities on offer around the state, this International Women’s Day. Communities Minister Tracy Davis said International Women’s Day on 8 March would embrace the ‘Opportunity is knocking’ theme by highlighting the wealth of options available to women in Queensland. “Queensland is a great state…