Queensland construction benefits from red tape reduction
Queensland’s construction industry is expected to experience a significant boost in efficiency and productivity thanks to the introduction of new water supply legislation.
8 May 2014
Creative trades clean up in Queensland scholarships
Four young Queenslanders, including a fashion designer, cook, baker and construction worker, were awarded prestigious trade scholarships recently by the Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley, AC, at a ceremony at Parliament House.
7 May 2014
More civil work funding for Western Queensland
Barcaldine and Blackall-Tambo are to receive $4.8 million as part of the $495 million royalties project, with this round of funding expected to boost road and air travel in the region.
2 May 2014
Gold Coast is Australia’s preferred tourist spot
Those seeking tourism apprenticeships on the Gold Coast will be encouraged to hear Queensland has remained the top destination for long holidays, with the Gold Coast named the most preferred location.
17 April 2014
Civil work apprenticeships in Queensland
The Queensland government has announced one particular project to improve safety along a dangerous stretch of Queensland highway, with funding expected to support the sealing of 12 kilometres of road.
14 April 2014
More employment opportunities in Queensland resources sector
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps explained that more than 16,400 square kilometres of land in Queensland’s north-west and south-west has now been released to the resources industry.
9 April 2014
Jesse graduates from the first R U BUSY? course for 2014
Jesse was one of the first people to graduate from the first R U BUSY? Program for 2014 recently. after re-locating from N.S.W and living independently on the Gold Coast for the past 6 months, Jesse struggled with reading and writing. Before moving Jesse had only completed year 8 level education and had been disengaged from education for nearly 4 years.
3 April 2014
Irrigation measures to boost Queensland agriculture
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps announced the Queensland government’s $1.5 million investment on March 12.
26 March 2014
Next step forward for ResourcesQ
The Queensland government has announced the next step forward for the ResourcesQ initiative, appointing six industry experts to lead the partnership group.
25 March 2014
Red tape reductions to benefit Queensland’s economy
In line with the government’s promise to reduce red tape by 20 per cent by 2018, the first ever repeal day is scheduled for Wednesday next week (March 26) and is expected to slash 8,000 redundant laws and legislation. This could equate to more than $1 billion worth of reduced administrative expenses for Australian businesses.
21 March 2014
