Queenslanders will unite to share their personal thoughts on what makes Australia great with Premier Campbell Newman today announcing the launch of Thank you Australia. Mr Newman said the Thank you Australia campaign is an opportunity for all Australians to express their gratitude for the good fortune of being Australian. “It’s the perfect opportunity for…
DetailsThe Newman Government has developed a clear direction to guide Queensland’s growing freight industry by increasing rail use and creating a more efficient road network.Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said the Moving Freight Strategy, endorsed by several peak industry organisations, identifies 38 actions to meet the freight demand over the next 10 years.…
DetailsThe 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 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…
DetailsSafety engineers will review 100 Queensland roads from next month to determine whether speed limits should be raised, lowered or kept consistent. Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said this was the first major review that has been conducted since 1997 and was part of the Newman Government’s commitment to improve safety on our roads.…
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