Media Statements
TRADE MISSION TO BUILD SMART STATE’S GLOBAL REACH
Premier and Minister for Trade Peter Beattie departs for a 12-day trade and investment mission to the Middle East and Europe on Monday, November 6
Andrews has long wait ahead for Queensland IR powers
The federal Government has a long, long wait ahead of it before Queensland will ever cede its industrial relations powers, Employment and Industrial Relations Minister John Mickel said today
$15,000 FINE FOR UNLICENSED CONTRACTING
Deception Bay company Newby Enterprises Pty Ltd has been fined $15,000 and ordered to pay court costs for performing unlicensed tiling and waterproofing work, Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology Robert Schwarten said today.
NEW LAWS TO HELP REDUCE FIRE DEATHS
State Parliament last night passed legislation to help reduce fire dangers and save lives.
BUSINESS-SAVVY ARTISTS NAVIGATE CREATIVE CAREER PATHS
A $105 030 State Government grant will give 64 young Queensland artists the chance to develop their business acumen
NOVICE MP GETS IT WRONG ON NOOSA POLICING
Police Minister Judy Spence has corrected novice Liberal Member for Noosa, Glen Elmes, for making inaccurate and misleading statements about policing numbers in Noosa
Applications for Cyclone Larry structural assistance close on 1 December
Far North Queensland residents whose homes suffered structural damage in Cyclone Larry have until 1 December to apply for funding to assist with structural repairs.
$125,000 FOR SENIORS WEEK CELEBRATIONS ACROSS QUEENSLAND
Community organisations across the state can now apply for a share of $125,000 in Queensland Government funding to celebrate Seniors Week in 2007.
SENIOR-FRIENDLY BUSINESSES HONOURED
Eight Queensland businesses have been honoured for their outstanding customer service, at the annual Seniors Card Business Excellence Awards for 2006.
Queensland Government supports future Indigenous rugby league stars
The Queensland Government has thrown its support behind the state’s rising Indigenous rugby league stars by pledging $25,000 in funding.
Focus on safe celebrations for upcoming Schoolies Week
The Queensland Government is once again working to improve safety for young people celebrating Schoolies Week throughout Queensland from November 17 to 26.
AUSTRALIAN ICONS ON SHOW AT NEW STATE LIBRARY
A collection of some of Australia’s most treasured manuscripts, drawings, paintings and objects will be the first exhibition hosted by the new State Library of Queensland when it opens later this month