Media Statements
Queensland matches Commonwealth ban on lead in toys
The Queensland Government has introduced a ban complementing the interim national ban on children's toys containing unacceptable levels of lead, Justice Minister Kerry Shine said today.
New appointment boosts District Court at Ipswich
Former Land and Resources Tribunal President Greg Koppenol has been appointed to the bench of the District Court at Ipswich, Attorney-General Kerry Shine said today.
MINISTER PRESENTS MEDALS TO LONG-SERVING LOCAL OFFICERS
Some of south-east Queensland’s most experienced crime fighters were recognised today for their long service and loyalty in safeguarding Queensland communities
QUEENSLAND’S 54TH POLICE BEAT OPENS AT NORFOLK VILLAGE
Police Minister Judy Spence and Commissioner Bob Atkinson have today officially opened Queensland’s 54th police beat at Norfolk Village
GOLD COAST SKILLED PARK TO GET A DOUBLE DOSE OF WORLD CUP ACTION
Rugby League World Cup organisers have thrown a huge vote of support behind the Gold Coast’s soon to be completed Skilled Park by scheduling two key games at the State Government owned venue
SES VOLUNTEERS JOIN THE EI FIGHT
Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts announced today that volunteers from the State Emergency Service (SES) have joined efforts to contain the Equine Influenza (EI) outbreak.
FOUR BRISBANE GROUPS AWARDED TENANCY EDUCATION GRANTS
Housing Minister Robert Schwarten today announced that four organisations based in Brisbane’s central business district and northern suburbs had been awarded community education grants by the Residential Tenancies Authority
Bligh welcomes Grant as new land Authority chair
Former South Bank chief Bill Grant will become the first chairman of the new Urban Land Development Authority, Premier Anna Bligh announced today.
This week’s humidity and gusty winds is a reminder for all Queenslanders living in and around bushland to finalise their preparations for the up-coming bushfire threat
PREMIER URGES QUEENSLANDERS TO ‘SAY G’DAY’
Premier Anna Bligh today launched a campaign to remind Queenslanders of the unique and important role they play in the State’s $3.3 billion international tourism industry.
PREMIER MARKS QLD BEACH OPENING WITH $1.7M BOOST FOR LIFESAVERS
Premier Anna Bligh was on the Sunshine Coast today to mark the first day of Summer volunteer beach patrols with a fresh injection of funding for Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ)
Tenders called for Maryborough courthouse upgrade within weeks
Maryborough’s heritage-listed courthouse is set to continue dispensing justice for many years to come, with tenders to be called within weeks for new $2 million upgrade.