More industries that have been infected by criminal gangs will be cleaned up under further reforms to be introduced in Parliament today. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie said the licensing regime, that was put in place to tackle criminal motorcycle gangs’ grip on the tattoo industry, would be expanded to make Queensland safer.…
DetailsLow income families in Queensland have received some welcome relief with more than 4,000 affordable dwellings built since the Newman Government was elected. Housing Minister Tim Mander said it brought the total number of properties delivered under the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) to more than 6,000. “The Newman Government promised to revitalise frontline services…
DetailsSenseless bureaucracy in Queensland schools will be a thing of the past, with the Newman Government today releasing the Red Tape Reduction Booklet to support its moves to streamline administration. Education, Training and Employment Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the online booklet provided a comprehensive list of actions the department was taking to reduce the burden…
DetailsQueenslanders are invited to have their say on the state’s senior assessment processes and the OP (Overall Position) tertiary entrance program, giving them a direct role in revitalising frontline education services. Education, Training and Employment Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the online survey was a chance for parents and students to rate the system and for…
DetailsState Emergency Services (SES) volunteers from the north coast and south-west Queensland received top accolades at the SES Week State Awards Ceremony today. Police, Fire and Emergency Services Minister Jack Dempsey said the awards highlight the important work of frontline services, which the Newman Government promised to revitalise. “A selection of SES volunteers from across…
DetailsSunshine Coast residents have been invited to have their say, as part of the most extensive review of recreation in South East Queensland dams and catchments ever undertaken. Energy and Water Supply Minister Mark McArdle said the discussion paper about Lakes Cooloolabin and Wappa would identify ways that future generations could also enjoy them. “This…
DetailsThe Newman Government is making it easier for community-minded Queenslanders to roll up their sleeves and get involved with caring for the state’s beautiful national parks. National Parks Minister Steve Dickson said he was reminding organisations to lodge ideas by the end of this month for new volunteering and ‘voluntourism’ initiatives in parks across Queensland,…
DetailsQueensland’s finances are getting back on track thanks to the Newman Government’s fiscal repair strategies. Treasurer Tim Nicholls said the Report on State Finances released today showed the Government had brought expenses under control and set a path to reducing Labor’s debt. “The Government promised Queenslanders we would restore accountability and that’s what we’re doing,”…
DetailsSchool leavers will be given fee-free training in core skills areas from next year under a plan detailed by the Newman Government that will boost frontline services and further supercharge Queensland’s economy after years of Labor mismanagement. Visiting Kawana Waters State College today, Education, Training and Employment Minister John-Paul Langbroek announced that priority industries would…
DetailsThe Newman Government has welcomed news the Abbott Government will pursue its election mandate to reduce household electricity bills by repealing the Labor-Greens Carbon Tax and reviewing the Commonwealth Government’s Renewable Energy Target (RET) Scheme. Energy and Water Supply Minister Mark McArdle said Queensland electricity prices were 17.8 per cent higher because of the impact…
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