Treasurer Andrew Fraser's 2008-09 Queensland Budget
Treasurer Andrew Fraser handed down his first State Budget on 3 June 2008. Climate change, healthcare, infrastructure and stamp duty tax cuts were all highlighted in Fraser's first Budget.
Premier comments on 2008-09 Federal Budget
Premier Anna Bligh comments on 2008-09 Federal Budget. Health, education and infrastructure were all highlighted in Treasurer Wayne Swan’s first budget.
Happy Birthday Witches Falls national park
Anna Bligh celebrates Witches Falls’ centenary with a commitment to increase Queensland’s national park estate.
The Anzac spirit is alive and well in Queensland
Dawn service and Parade, Anzac Day 2008, Brisbane City, Queensland
Bligh visits Cooktown and Hopevale to discuss welfare reform trial
Premier Anna Bligh visits Indigenous communities in Cooktown and Hopevale to discuss welfare reform trial.
Premier announces unit pricing scheme for major grocery stores
In an effort to reduce mounting pressure on Queensland household budgets, the Premier announced a proposal to introduce compulsory unit pricing in all large grocery stores. Public and industry are urged to comment.
Premier welcomes Freedom of Information Review report
Premier Bligh has welcomed the Freedom of Information Review report, The Right to Information: Reviewing Queensland’s Freedom of Information Act. "At 400 pages, with 141 recommendations, this report proposes a sweeping and bold reform of FOI," said Premier Bligh.
Premier announces the 2008-09 State Budget highlights
Premier Anna Bligh comments on the highlights of Queensland’s 2008-09 Budget: infrastructure, healthcare, stamp duty reform and rebates for the elderly.
Premier gives the green light to Australia’s largest road project
The State Government has announced that BrisConnections will build the new airport connection to fix one of Brisbane’s worst bottlenecks. The massive construction project will include the Airport Link toll road, the next section of the Northern Busway and a 750 metre flyover above the airport roundabout.
Another milestone for South East Queensland Water Grid
In another major milestone for the South East Queensland Water Grid, the first of two pipelines have been installed under the Brisbane River bed in a five-hour operation. Listen to the announcement by Premier Bligh and the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Water, Penny Wong.
Last reviewed 26 June 2008
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