Published Saturday, 26 May, 2007 at 05:00 AM
JOINT STATEMENT
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Peter Beattie
Minister for Tourism, Fair Trading, Wine Industry Development and Women
The Honourable Margaret Keech
FUNDING BOOST FRUITFUL FOR QUEENSLAND GROWTH INDUSTRY
The State Government will ensure Queensland’s wine industry continues to bear fruit by doubling the yearly allocation in this year’s State Budget.
“We are allocating an extra $500,000 this year’s budget – raising the Government’s commitment to supporting the State’s wine producers in 2007-08 to $1,000,000,” Mr Beattie said.
“This money will help the industry work in partnership with the Government to continue implementing the many fantastic initiatives developed through the Wine Industry Development strategy,” Mr Beattie said.
“The five-year plan, due to run until 2009, will continue to deliver great schemes designed to move the industry forward.
“Reducing red tape and increasing investment are vital to the industry’s continued growth.
“Amendments to the Wine Industry Act and the creation of an Investment Attraction Plan through this funding will help that happen.”
Mr Beattie said the funding allocation would also help promote Queensland wines in hotels and restaurants across the state through a Five Point Plan.
He said the plan included hosting sommelier workshops to improve knowledge of Queensland product, targeting independent liquor stores, and increasing awareness of Queensland wines through targeted marketing campaigns.
Minister for Wine Industry Development, Margaret Keech, said ensuring restaurants and hotels stocking Queensland wines were recognised with special certificates of appreciation for their support was also part of the plan.
“The Wine Industry Development Strategy has already delivered great results for Queensland,” Ms Keech said.
“New wine tourism road signage in the South Burnett and Darling Downs regions is now in place and we are raising the profile of the Queensland wine industry in local, domestic and international markets through targeted marketing and awareness activities.
“We are also giving the industry greater capacity to succeed in overseas markets though the Queensland Wine Export Cluster.
“The Queensland College of Wine Tourism is another great example of the strong partnerships between government and the industry
“The Government is firmly committed to supporting the ongoing development of the Queensland wine industry.”
Media enquiries: Premier’s office 3224 4500
Minister’s office: Joanne Gibbons 0439 761 416
26 May 2007
“We are allocating an extra $500,000 this year’s budget – raising the Government’s commitment to supporting the State’s wine producers in 2007-08 to $1,000,000,” Mr Beattie said.
“This money will help the industry work in partnership with the Government to continue implementing the many fantastic initiatives developed through the Wine Industry Development strategy,” Mr Beattie said.
“The five-year plan, due to run until 2009, will continue to deliver great schemes designed to move the industry forward.
“Reducing red tape and increasing investment are vital to the industry’s continued growth.
“Amendments to the Wine Industry Act and the creation of an Investment Attraction Plan through this funding will help that happen.”
Mr Beattie said the funding allocation would also help promote Queensland wines in hotels and restaurants across the state through a Five Point Plan.
He said the plan included hosting sommelier workshops to improve knowledge of Queensland product, targeting independent liquor stores, and increasing awareness of Queensland wines through targeted marketing campaigns.
Minister for Wine Industry Development, Margaret Keech, said ensuring restaurants and hotels stocking Queensland wines were recognised with special certificates of appreciation for their support was also part of the plan.
“The Wine Industry Development Strategy has already delivered great results for Queensland,” Ms Keech said.
“New wine tourism road signage in the South Burnett and Darling Downs regions is now in place and we are raising the profile of the Queensland wine industry in local, domestic and international markets through targeted marketing and awareness activities.
“We are also giving the industry greater capacity to succeed in overseas markets though the Queensland Wine Export Cluster.
“The Queensland College of Wine Tourism is another great example of the strong partnerships between government and the industry
“The Government is firmly committed to supporting the ongoing development of the Queensland wine industry.”
Media enquiries: Premier’s office 3224 4500
Minister’s office: Joanne Gibbons 0439 761 416
26 May 2007