Media Statements
BRISBANE THANKS CYCLONE LARRY VOLUNTEERS AND WORKERS
The Beattie Government will host a free barbecue for Brisbane residents this Sunday (September 17) to recognise Cyclone Larry workers and volunteers.
TRAWL FISHERY PROFILED AS SEAFOOD LOVERS URGED TO BUY HOME GROWN
Buy local and support Queensland industry was the clear message from Primary Industries and Fisheries Minister Tim Mulherin today as he announced a community education initiative profiling the trawl industry
Pitt says Indigenous focus to be on actions that deliver results
Communities Minister Warren Pitt says he will be focused on “actions that deliver results” in his role as Minister responsible for Indigenous policy issues.
PREMIER ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS
Premier Peter Beattie today announced the appointment of four senior Queensland public servants to new positions as part of the Government’s fourth term renewal process
MASSIVE AURUKUN PROJECT MOVES TO NEXT STAGE
Development of the massive Aurukun bauxite project passed another milestone today when Premier Peter Beattie and Deputy Premier Anna Bligh announced that Chalco - the Aluminium Corporation of China Limited - has been awarded Preferred Developer status.
BEATTIE GOVERNMENT GIVES $10,000 FOR HISTORY OF CAXTON STREET LEGAL CENTRE
The Beattie Government has allocated $10,000 to the Caxton Legal Centre in Brisbane to research and publish a booklet to commemorate its 30th anniversary this year.
PREMIER AND DEPUTY TAKE CHARGE OF DELIVERING WATER GRID
Premier Peter Beattie and Deputy Premier Anna Bligh will ensure the water grid and other water infrastructure is delivered by taking personal responsibility for delivering the commitments
CONDOLENCE BOOKS OPEN ACROSS QUEENSLAND FOR IRWIN FAMILY
More than 12,500 people have lodged messages of sympathy for Steve Irwin’s family through condolence books and the Queensland Government websites.
GRIFFITH PHD SCHOLAR NAMED OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
Mr Sankalp Khanna, a former electronics engineer from Eastern India, has been awarded the accolade for Outstanding Achievement by an International Student as part of the Celebrating International Education and Training Industry Showcase 2006
QUEENSLAND CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
The cream of Queensland’s international education and training industry have been acknowledged for their outstanding contribution to the industry at a ceremony at Parliament House
20 YEARS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT CELEBRATED
Graeme Baguley, Head of International Student Services at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has been awarded the accolade for Outstanding Individual Contribution to International Education as part of the Celebrating International Education and Training Industry Showcase 2006