INTERVIEW WITH TOM STEINFORT, TODAY, CHANNEL 9

CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 18 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: superannuation, cost of living relief, housing, tobacco excise. Tom Steinfort: Battle lines are being drawn this morning. Jim Chalmers vowing to defend compulsory superannuation after Pauline Hanson called the system broken. To discuss, the Treasurer joins me live from Canberra. Good to see you, Treasurer. Let's go through this one. Pauline Hanson has made some big calls. You're saying, thou...


INTERVIEW WITH NATALIE BARR, SUNRISE, CHANNEL 7

CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 18 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript: Note Subjects: superannuation, retirement incomes, rents, housing policy Natalie Barr: Your savings are at the centre of a political showdown with superannuation emerging as the new battleground between the federal government and both the Coalition and One Nation. Pauline Hanson wants Aussies to be able to access their super funds early, but the government says that proposal would decimate economic security...


SCIENCE AND INNOVATION STRATEGY TO TURN QUEENSLAND IDEAS INTO JOBS

BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 18 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation The Honourable Andrew Powell * The Crisafulli Government has unveiled the newIdeas into Impact:Science and Innovation Strategyduring National Science Week. * The Strategy putscommercialisation at the centre of Queensland's science and innovation agenda, helping more home-grown ideas move ...


10,000 REGIONAL STUDENTS DELIVERED PATHWAY TO RESOURCES CAREERS

BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 18 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: JOINT STATEMENT Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training The Honourable Ros Bates Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development The Honourable Dale Last * TheCrisafulli Governmentisdeliveringonanother election commitment with a new Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy regional hub i...


SOD TURNED TO DELIVER NEW GRACEMERE HIGH SCHOOL

BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 18 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek * The Crisafulli Government is delivering on a key election commitment with the first sod turned today for a new high school at Gracemere. * The new secondary school supports the fast-growing community in Central Queensland and is scheduled to open for Years 7 and 8 in 2028. * Calls for a new high ...


A REGIONAL PLAN FOR NORTH QUEENSLAND'S FUTURE

BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 18 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations The Honourable Jarrod Bleijie * The Crisafulli Government has released the draft Regional Plan for North Queensland, which sets out the 20-year vision for the region. * The review is part of the Crisafulli Government's commitment to reset the planning partn...


4,900 NEW HOMES FAST TRACKED ACROSS NORTH QUEENSLAND

BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 18 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations The Honourable Jarrod Bleijie * Further $95 million in funding announced as part of Round 2 to fast track an additional 4,900 new homes across North Queensland. * Residential Activation Fund has unlocked more than 159,000 places to call home for Queenslande...


SPECIALIST MENTAL HEALTH CARE CLOSER TO HOME FOR SUNSHINE COAST MUMS

BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 18 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Tim Nicholls * The CrisafulliGovernment isstrengtheningperinatalmental healthsupporton the Sunshine Coastand delivering health services when Queenslanders need them. * A new $27 million Mother and Baby Unit atNambour General Hospitalwillenablemotherstoreceivemental healthcarewhile stayingwith theirbabies. * Th...


COMMUNITY INVITED TO JUMP ON BOARD AND HELP SHAPE THE WAVE STATIONS

BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 18 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg * Community consultation is now open on station precinct designs forThe Wave- Stage 1 between Beerwah and Caloundra. * The consultation marks another major milestone in delivering the transformational public transport project for the Sunshine Coast. * Feedback will help shape the final station desi...


LAND SECURED FOR NEW HERVEY BAY POLICE FACILITY

BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 18 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Police and Emergency Services The Honourable Dan Purdie * The Crisafulli Governmenthas secured land atKawunganfora new $28 millionreplacementpolice facility for Hervey Bay after Labor left frontline officers working in an outdated facility. * The land acquisition locks in the site for the new facility, which will provide modern infrastructure to support fr...