Media Statements
SCALPERS BEWARE – QLD GOVERNMENT TOUGHENS LAWS
New laws to be introduced into Parliament this week will establish penalties for not only illicit ticket scalpers but people who purchase tickets – often at grossly inflated prices - to events at major sports Queensland facilities
PREMIER ANNOUNCES NEW MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS
Premier Peter Beattie announced in Parliament today he would seek approval from the Governor to appoint Member for Toowoomba North, Kerry Shine as Queensland’s new Attorney-General and Minister for Justice
TEAMWORK, SERVICE FOCUS AT SEQ COUNTRY CONFERENCE
Regional collaboration, drive tourism, food and wine tourism and country-style hospitality and consumer service will be the focus of the second annual South East Queensland Country Conference at Kooralbyn on Thursday.
Minister puts out call for more child protection staff in Ipswich
Ipswich and Goodna residents are being encouraged to seriously consider a career in child protection
Beattie Govt’s prudent fiscal management delivers again
The Beattie Government has recorded a surplus of $3.714 billion for 2005-2006 - up $861 million on the June Budget forecast of $2.853 billion, Deputy Premier and Treasurer Anna Bligh said today.
XMAS HOLIDAYS AND TRADING HOURS ON REVAMPED WAGELINE SITE
Christmas holiday and trading hours information for 2006/2007 is now available on the newly revamped Wageline website, Employment and Industrial Relations Minister John Mickel said today
SMART STATE CEMENTS ITS R&D PRIORITIES FOR A SMART FUTURE
Queensland’s new research and development priorities will help create the jobs of the future, improve lifestyle and create a safer sustainable environment for everyone
NEW SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE A STEP CLOSER
A new senior schooling qualification that recognises workplace, university and community learning is a step closer after legislation was introduced into State Parliament today.
BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION IN PARLIAMENT THIS WEEK
for Parliament Week beginning Tuesday October 31, 2006
MORE OFFICERS ALLOCATED TO SEARCH FOR CROCS OFF TOWNSVILLE
Environment Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said extra staff had been committed to the search for crocodiles off Townsville.
Record investment for energy entities
Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson today tabled the annual reports of seven Queensland government-owned energy entities that revealed another record year of capital expenditure.
QUEENSLAND’S WORST DRIVERS TO LOSE THEIR WHEELS
Australia’s toughest new road safety laws will be introduced to State Parliament this week, which will strip Queensland’s worst drivers of their vehicles