Media Statements
New mineral mapping project for north-west Queensland
Mineral explorers will benefit from the second stage of a data mapping project in north-west Queensland.
SPENCE PRAISES POLICE CRACK DOWN ON DRUGS IN TRUCKS
A police operation targeting truck drivers attempting to carry drugs through the Southern Police Region has led to 31 arrests since March, Police Minister Judy Spence said today
MINISTER ANNOUNCES MULTICULTURAL AWARDS WINNERS
Minister for Multicultural Affairs Lindy Nelson-Carr tonight honoured individuals, schools, businesses, community based organisations and government agencies that have helped advance multiculturalism in Queensland
Minister pledges support for frontline Child Safety workers
Meeting staff on the frontline was top of new Child Safety Minister Margaret Keech’s agenda as she toured the Beenleigh Child Safety Service Centre in her first official engagement today
The most important reason to get involved in Work Safe Week isn’t even at work
Employment and Industrial Relations Minister John Mickel today urged Queenslanders to make a personal commitment during Work Safe Week 21-27 October to take action to make their workplaces safer
NEW APPOINTMENT TO HELP AMBULANCE AUDIT
Premier Anna Bligh announced today Jim McGowan had been temporarily appointed as the new Director-General of Emergency Services to help oversee the audit of Queensland ambulance services
SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION – LET’S TALK ABOUT IT
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has released a handy pocket guide to assist employers and workers in the building and construction industry to consult more effectively with each other
Construction ramps up on next stage of water grid
The next component of the $9 billion South East Queensland water grid is underway with work on the Bromelton Off-Stream Storage facility near Beaudesert last night moving to a 24-hour, six-day-a-week schedule.
Minister celebrates 10th anniversary of RAAP
An important road safety education program for high school students that demonstrates the trauma associated with cutting a person from a wrecked car has reached a significant milestone this month.
GOVERNMENT TOUGH ON SEX OFFENDERS: SPENCE
Child Sex Offenders listed on the Australian National Child Offender Register (ANCOR) are being held to account for breaching their reporting obligations, Police Minister Judy Spence said today
BUSWAY BRINGS PUBLIC TRANSPORT FLEXIBILITY
Construction of the Boggo Road Busway’s final section is well on its way to providing a dedicated connection to the Eleanor Schonell Bridge