The opening of the first international, brand name hotel in Brisbane in more than a decade has been celebrated as a major boost to tourism in Queensland. Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey said it shows confidence in the sector, which the Government promised to grow as one…
DetailsGrowth and certainty in the resources industry will be encouraged with proposed reforms to streamline legislation. Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps today released two discussion papers for public consultation to address mining lease notification and objections and restricted land access. “These proposals are simply designed to boost Queensland’s rural and regional economies…
DetailsA new Reef Facts campaign has been launched to cut through the misinformation about the Great Barrier Reef and put the truth on the table. Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection, Andrew Powell, said the false and extreme claims had the potential to damage the state’s reputation, if they weren’t addressed. “This Government is doing more to…
DetailsPremier Campbell Newman today welcomed the news from Kensington Palace that Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, would visit Queensland in April. Their Royal Highnesses will visit Amberley and Brisbane on Saturday 19 April (Easter Saturday) as part of their tour of Australia and New Zealand. Premier Newman said The Duke and…
DetailsAttorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie has referred information relating to the actions of several Racing Queensland officials to the nation’s corporate watchdog, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). It follows findings by the Queensland Racing Commission of Inquiry, which was set up by the State Government. The report recommended 10 people be…
DetailsTen new graduate Senior Network Officers have joined the team and will continue to target fare evasion and anti-social behaviour on south east Queensland’s public transport network. Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said the Newman Government was on target to double the number of officers tackling anti-social behaviour and fare evasion on public…
DetailsNominations are now open for the 2014 Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in Science and Science Education. Education, Training and Employment Minister, John-Paul Langbroek said the awards recognised Year 12 students, science teachers, support officers, schools and science education partners who make outstanding contributions to science education in Queensland. “This year, 27 awards worth a…
DetailsProducers in financial need, whether they are drought-affected or not, have been urged to contact Centrelink on 13 23 16 regarding the Federal Government’s Interim Farm Household Allowance package. Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister John McVeigh said the money is available from today (Monday 3 March) and supports the Queensland Government’s election promise to grow…
DetailsRegistered training and community organisations can now apply for up to $400,000 each as part of the next round of the Newman Government’s $47 million Community Learning program. Education, Training and Employment Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the program had issued two rounds of funding so far which had delivered on the Government’s election promise to…
DetailsA 30-year vision driving resources investment and jobs will be guided by respected industry leaders, assisting the Queensland Government deliver on its election promise to grow the sector as one of the four pillars of the economy. Natural Resources and Mines Minister Andrew Cripps announced the ResourcesQ Partnership Group had been established on the back…
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