New figures confirm the number of Queenslanders waiting too long for urgent or semi urgent surgery at the State’s public hospitals have almost halved in less than two years. Media note: Statistics are at the end of this release. Health Minister Lawrence Springborg has congratulated doctors, nurses and hospital management staff for the extraordinary results…
DetailsAnother independent report has confirmed Queensland is set to be the fastest growing state economy in 2014-15, Treasurer Tim Nicholls said today. Mr Nicholls said the Deloitte Access Economics Business Outlook: December 2013 estimated Queensland’s economy will grow at 3.6 per cent this financial year and next. “That puts Queensland well ahead of the national…
DetailsThe Newman Government has unveiled a bold new plan to lift student outcomes and ensure that Queensland is among the top performing states in literacy and numeracy in Australia by 2020. Premier Campbell Newman and Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek today announced that a funding boost of $131 million would be provided to all Queensland state…
DetailsThe first day of the new school year will be extra special at Gordonvale State High School as it becomes the final state school to pilot Year 7 into high school ahead of the statewide move in 2015. Minister for Education, Training and Employment John-Paul Langbroek said the government would be looking to Gordonvale and…
DetailsTully and Mission Beach will host Premier Campbell Newman and Queensland Government Ministers for the first Community Cabinet of 2014. Mr Newman said he looked forward to meeting with residents and businesses from the region to discuss local priorities on 23 and 24 February. “Tully and Mission Beach residents will be able to speak personally…
DetailsThe Newman Government is asking Queenslanders to consider starting the new year with a new career – in teaching. Minister for Education, Training and Employment John-Paul Langbroek said the government was working hard to attract high quality teachers to a profession that makes a real difference in the lives of young Queenslanders. “We’ve set ourselves…
DetailsQueensland drivers are being urged to slow down around schools with hundreds of students headed back to school on Tuesday. Acting Police, Fire and Emergency Services Minister John McVeigh said drivers needed to take extra care in schools zones as children were often unpredictable. “Children may duck out onto the road or misjudge traffic, but…
DetailsQueensland landholders are getting behind the Newman Government’s vegetation management reforms, with almost 1500 people attending 66 public information sessions held right across the state during December 2013. Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps said landholders were given a comprehensive understanding of the changes, which removed unnecessary paperwork and allowed farmers and graziers…
DetailsThe start of the school year will mark the beginning of a new era for 54 of Queensland’s new Independent Public Schools. Minister for Education, Training and Employment John-Paul Langbroek said the schools would have more freedom to decide their direction and make decisions that benefitted local students and communities. “Along with the first 26…
DetailsFee-free apprenticeships and traineeships are now available in more than ten industries for Year 12 students who graduated in 2013. Education, Training and Employment Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the qualifications in high demand areas were chosen by the Newman Government and industry. “Together we’re determined to boost the Queensland economy after years of Labor mismanagement,…
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