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…
DetailsLabor’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…
DetailsMore than 3,000 organisations and individuals have seized the opportunity to shape the future of recreation at South East Queensland’s dams and catchments as part of the most extensive review ever undertaken. Almost six months through Seqwater’s Recreation Management Review, Minister for Water Supply Mark McArdle said community interest had exceeded expectations. “The recreation review…
DetailsAlmost 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…
DetailsSeniors and carers across the state can stretch their Christmas dollar further by using the Newman Government’s Business Discount Scheme that offers discounts to eligible card holders at more than 7000 businesses across the state. Communities Minister Tracy Davis said the scheme gave holders of a Seniors Card, Seniors Business Discount Card or Carer Business…
DetailsQueensland’s sex offender laws will undergo an immediate review as part of the Newman Government’s commitment to making this state the safest place to raise a child. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie said particular focus would be on the former Labor Government’s Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003. “For victims of sexual offenders,…
DetailsThe Sunshine Coast tourism industry is flying high following the announcement that Air New Zealand will extend its seasonal flights from Auckland for another three years. Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey welcomed the announcement which will see Air New Zealand increase both the length and frequency of…
DetailsI welcome the Health Minister’s announcement today that our new public hospital will not be outsourcing its clinical services to the private sector. These will be delivered by Queensland Health staff and I believe this is the best outcome for good patient care and for integration with training with the Sunshine Coast University. I…
DetailsThe Newman Government is calling for your opinion on possible changes to how council elections should be held after concerns were raised following the last council polls. Local Government Minister David Crisafulli said a discussion paper on the Local Government Electoral Act had been released to get the ball rolling. “We inherited a local government…
DetailsWhile work is still ongoing at the new Maroochydore Bus Station, the new platforms have been operational from Monday 25th November to facilitate the changes to services as part of the new bus network. I am following up with the Minister about concerns raised about pedestrians crossing between the platforms rather than using the…
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