Published Thursday, 08 March, 2007 at 04:02 PM
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Peter Beattie
BOOST FOR NEW GREEN CROSS INTERNTIONAL HQ: PREMIER BEATTIE
One of the world’s leading peace and environmental crusaders should be in Brisbane soon.
Premier Peter Beattie today announced the Australian headquarters of Green Cross International has moved a giant step closer to Brisbane.
Mr Beattie said the State Government would invest $400,000 in establishing the new Brisbane office and developing its highly-regarded programs.
“Australia will no longer be missing from Green Cross International’s list of supporting national organisations, with the Smart State to be its home in Australia,” Mr Beattie said.
“My Government is working closely with Green Cross International and its President Mikhail Gorbachev, Brisbane City Council and Griffith University on this important initiative for Queensland and Australia.”
Griffith University is leading a steering committee to develop the organisation’s local constitution and structure, its budget and educational programs.
Green Cross International provides unbiased environmental analysis and expertise, develops education programs and raises public awareness about peace and sustainability.
The organisation is acclaimed for Earth Dialogues – a series of public forums around the world that raises awareness of ethics and human values for peace and sustainable development.
Last July, Earth Dialogues was a highlight of the Brisbane Festival, and its keynote speaker was former Soviet President and Green Cross International head Mikhail Gorbachev.
“I gave a commitment to President Gorbachev that my Government would bring Green Cross to Brisbane.
“We are delivering on that commitment.”
The State Government funding will be provided by the Department of Natural Resources and Water, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Primary Industries, with a $100,000 contribution this financial year and a further $300,000 in 2007-08.
March 8, 2007
Media Contact: Premier’s Office 3224 4500
Premier Peter Beattie today announced the Australian headquarters of Green Cross International has moved a giant step closer to Brisbane.
Mr Beattie said the State Government would invest $400,000 in establishing the new Brisbane office and developing its highly-regarded programs.
“Australia will no longer be missing from Green Cross International’s list of supporting national organisations, with the Smart State to be its home in Australia,” Mr Beattie said.
“My Government is working closely with Green Cross International and its President Mikhail Gorbachev, Brisbane City Council and Griffith University on this important initiative for Queensland and Australia.”
Griffith University is leading a steering committee to develop the organisation’s local constitution and structure, its budget and educational programs.
Green Cross International provides unbiased environmental analysis and expertise, develops education programs and raises public awareness about peace and sustainability.
The organisation is acclaimed for Earth Dialogues – a series of public forums around the world that raises awareness of ethics and human values for peace and sustainable development.
Last July, Earth Dialogues was a highlight of the Brisbane Festival, and its keynote speaker was former Soviet President and Green Cross International head Mikhail Gorbachev.
“I gave a commitment to President Gorbachev that my Government would bring Green Cross to Brisbane.
“We are delivering on that commitment.”
The State Government funding will be provided by the Department of Natural Resources and Water, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Primary Industries, with a $100,000 contribution this financial year and a further $300,000 in 2007-08.
March 8, 2007
Media Contact: Premier’s Office 3224 4500