Media Statements

COMPANIES TO BE INVITED TO TENDER FOR PRIVATE PRISONS

Corrective Services Minister Judy Spence has revealed four companies are to be invited to tender to manage and operate Queensland’s two privately-run prisons, Borallon and Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centres

Celebration to thank the heroes of Cyclone Larry

The Queensland Government will host a free family barbecue in Innisfail this Sunday (October 29) to say thank you to the people who helped the Far North region in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Larry.

BEATTIE GOVT TO INDEMNIFY LOCAL COUNCILS ON ASBESTOS

The Beattie Government will indemnify local councils to enforce the safe disposal and handling of asbestos in Queensland homes

DROUGHT DECLARATION OVER REMAINDER OF KILKIVAN SHIRE

Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin has approved declaration of the remaining portion of Kilkivan Shire (east of Wide Bay Creek) under state drought processes, following recommendations from the Local Drought Committee.

GOVERNMENT TO MEET WITH BRISBANE CONTRACTORS

Building contractors and suppliers in Brisbane have been invited to information sessions on doing business with the Queensland Government.

Cane toad’s “icon” status won’t protect it

The State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to bring down the cane toad, despite it being named a National Trust Queensland icon this month.

$4 million power boost for the Gold Coast

Energex has started work on a $4 million electricity upgrade which will benefit homes and businesses across the northern end of the Gold Coast.

Tips for summer savings on power bills

With temperatures starting to rise in the north west and people turning to air conditioners to cool down, Ergon Energy customers are being encouraged to think smart to save money.

WINNERS OF INAUGURAL QUEENSLAND WORK SAFE AWARDS

Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations John Mickel congratulated the winners of the inaugural Queensland Work Safe Awards at an industry function at Parliament House this morning

$400,000 electricity upgrade completed for northern suburbs

More than 2000 homes and businesses will benefit from a $400,000 upgrade of the electricity network at Mango Hill in Brisbane’s outer northern suburbs

$2.5 million power boost for Gympie’s homes and businesses

Work is underway on a $2.5 million electricity upgrade which will benefit around 10,000 homes and businesses throughout Gympie and surrounding areas.

QUEENSLAND UNLOCKS NATION’S NEWEST ARTS & CULTURAL PRECINCT

Premier Peter Beattie will accept the keys to the nation’s newest and most exciting arts and cultural precinct today, marking the end of major construction of the $291.3 million site at the Queensland Cultural Centre