Queensland Day – 6 June
Queensland Day is our State’s birthday, it’s the day we broke free from New South Wales 167 years ago, but we noticed when we came to Government, it’s a date in the calendar that wasn’t getting the attention it deserves. It is our day to celebrate everything that we love about the Sunshine State, and this year QLD Day will be bigger and better than ever before! https://qldday.initiatives.qld.gov.au/
Queensland Made On The World Stage
Queensland made was on the world stage at Australian Manufacturing Week earlier this month with the Crisafulli Government drawing the trade show to the State for the first time in the event’s more than 20-year history. The week-long exhibition attracted almost 7000 attendees from across Australia and the globe to see first-hand world-class manufacturing businesses and industry-leading products.
From food and beverage production, aerospace, Technologies and Queensland’s cutting-edge mining equipment, the exhibition showcased the strength of Queensland’s industry and demonstrate its capabilities on the world stage.
Manufacturing is one of Queensland’s largest industries, contributing more than $29 billion to the economy and through the five-year Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Strategy. We are investing heavily in the sector, through the $79.1 million Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program and with the addition of two new Manufacturing Hubs across the state in Toowoomba and on the Sunshine Coast.
We will continue to support local manufacturers and create a globally competitive and future-ready manufacturing industry that drives the state’s economic growth.
World-Class Gold Coast Tourism Attractions
The Crisafulli Government has thrown its support behind plans to deliver bold, world-leading tourism offerings on the Gold Coast including plans for Australia’s largest zipline tour and a new surf park. These two new Gold Coast attractions are being delivered through a shared commitment from the Crisafulli Government and private sector partners to strengthen tourism.
It’s just one of the ways the Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland’s future and getting on with the job of taking the State’s tourism industry to the next level. A $4 million commitment has been made to the Numinbah Escape Project which will deliver Australia’s largest zipline tour, mountain biking and bushwalking trails, abseil and buggy tours and guided bush experiences as well a 34-site tourist park, 10 glamping tents, amenities and a permanent cafe.
The Crisafulli Government has also made a $4 million contribution towards the first stage of the Palm Valley Gold Coast project, which is backed by retired surfing world champion Mick Fanning.
Push For Power Prices To Fall
The Crisafulli Government is demanding energy retailers pass on the full savings from the Australian Energy Regulator’s final Default Market Offer (DMO) to every household and business in South East Queensland.
Last week’s final DMO has confirmed power costs will fall between 7.2 and 10.7 per cent for households and between 10.4 and 14 per cent for small businesses next financial year, with the Crisafulli Government’s Energy Roadmap contributing to the power price relief – the largest bill reductions in over a decade.
South East Queenslanders are in line for the largest drop in prices – if the energy retailers pass on the savings in full – outstripping both South Australia and New South Wales which are also subject the DMO.
As always, if you have any State issues you would like to discuss with me, don’t hesitate to contact my office.
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Cheers Ray
