Media Statements

PREMIER BLIGH AN INSPIRATION FOR WOMEN
The Minister for Women, Margaret Keech, has welcomed the election of Anna Bligh as Queensland’s first female Premier as proof of the Government’s commitment to merit appointments

$4.1 million boost for disability services
Queensland’s disability services sector will receive a $4.1 million boost for capital works to improve and increase day support services and programs for people with a disability.

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Statement by Premier-Elect Anna Bligh
12 September 2007

QUEENSLAND AIRPORTS PARTNERS WITH 2007 QUEENSLAND TOURISM AWARDS
Queensland Airports Limited is the official naming rights sponsor of the Queensland Tourism Awards 2007, Tourism Minister, Margaret Keech, announced today

TROPICAL NORTH MUST ENSURE TOP QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE
Friendly and professional customer service was the key to repeat visitation in the increasingly competitive global tourism environment, Tourism Minister, Margaret Keech, said today

New student paramedics on-road during Ambulance Week
In conjunction with Ambulance Week festivities, Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts has welcomed 47 student paramedics into the service across the state.

Artistic talents of detention centre youth on show in Townsville
An exhibition of art works created by young people from the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre in Townsville will be officially opened tonight.

Extra support for vulnerable children and families in north Qld
Residents of the Townsville–Thuringowa region have embraced a new intensive support service for vulnerable children and their families.

EMBARGO – 7pm Tuesday, September 11
PREMIER BEATTIE ANNOUNCES WINNING WORDS IN RICH LITERARY

5,855 Queenslanders Set CPR World Record
5,855 Queenslanders across 78 locations yesterday helped set a new world record for the most people to perform CPR at once.

QUEENSLAND CLEAN COAL AGREEMENT SIGNED TODAY
The Clean Coal Council has met for the first time today in Brisbane