0^I Congestions Busting Fast Incident Plan 1

0^i Congestions busting fast incident plan 1 Premier's plan to support our heroes 2 Better helicopter part of record beach safety boost 3 Premier's green army will fight for Queensland jobs 4 Curfews in youth crime crackdown 5 Bligh Government to open door to green industry for QLD 6 Surgery connect expansion to keep waiting lists shortest 7 Premier promises perfect ten for apprentices 8 New kindergartens to give children a flying start 9 Action to protect jobs in the north west mineral province 10 $35 million plan to improve QLD fishing for anglers 11 Bligh pledge on children 's health upgrade 12 Upgrades and nurse practitioners to break hospital bottlenecks 13 Bligh Government to protect tourism jobs 14 Jobs, tourism win from Bligh Government commitment to AFL stadium 15 Literacy and numeracy plan to give every child a chance 16 Premier to expand Queensland 's training system 17 Bligh funds more key Bowen Basin road upgrades 18 Queensland made means Queensland jobs 19 Prof John Wanna on Springborg 's $1 billion job cuts 20 Gas superhighway clears way for LNG jobs 21 Labor to cut dangerous reef run-off by half 22 100,000 jobs to keep Queensland stron g 23 Blig h Speech to Campaign launch 24 Premier will partner with the bush on climate change 25 Bligh Government to help fund care for young people 26 Wild rivers program heads for the west 27 Solar program to slash power bills 28 Science and support boost for primary schools 29 A second chance for the bush 30 Premier will partner with bush on climate change 31 Bligh Government to build Queensland's greatest walk 32 Mums and bubs policy for support closer to home 33 Premier Bligh backing our police 34 Bligh commits to mall joint funding 35 More cancer treatment facilities for Queensland 36 New advertisement questions Springborg 's judgement over deputy 37 Hopper hops on board : Shadow Minister buck efficiency dividend 38 Bligh Government and Jetstar deliver new airline seats for Cairns 39 Anna Bligh's jobs not cuts tour 40 Anna Bligh's jobs not cuts tour lands in tropical North Queensland 41 Bligh's jobs not cuts tour flies into Rocky 42 Rocky cancer centre 1S to benefit from new package : Bligh 43 Jobs in $20m new and upgraded police facilities 44 Premier pledges to protect apprentices and traineeships 45 $13m for new and upgraded police facilities in Townsville 46 Anna Bligh's jobs not cuts tour flies into NQ 47 Anna Bligh's jobs not cuts tour lands in Mackay 48 Surf's up for Eimeo Surf Life Saving Club 49 $4m upgrade of Mackay Police Station announced 50 Bligh offers Mackay Showground certainty 51 Bligh's jobs not cuts tour touches down in Hervey Bay 52 Multi-billion dollar black hole in opposition funding 53 $2m upgrade of Burleigh Heads police complex announced 54 Nationals con Gold Coast on costings: Fraser 55 Anna Bligh's jobs not cuts tour: Day 3 56 New payroll tax incentive scheme for apprentices and trainees 57 CONGESTION-BUSTING FAST INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN Page 1 of 2

Horne Howe ^ Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases About CONGESTION-B U STING FAST INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN Contact Prod /. l .':;t:d.

Join Traffic-clogging peak-hour incidents will be cleared faster under the Volunteer Government's new congestion-busting $12.3 million incident response plan for ALP Mernbers' Private 'Web SEQ roads. Anna's Labor Candidates Premier Bligh said the Fast Incident Response Initiative will mean that the State Subscribe to Anna's eHews Government's $7.9 billion record road construction program for the south-east Election 2009 will work better for Queenslanders. Policies & Media Releases Apply for a Postal Vote "My Government has a proven track record in delivering major road projects on time and on budget," she said. Search 1 "nut our roads are only as good as the systems that manage them and our research has show that as much as 25% of congestion in SEQ is due to vehicle crashes or breakdowns." DONATE The Fast Incident Response package includes: to the Australian Labor Party o $6.5 million for two specially designed heavy vehicle recovery units capable of lifting heavy trucks and semi-trailers from the roadways of south-east Queensland, with the first truck due to arrive by June 2009.

e $4 million for four fixed incident response depots to service the Bruce Highway and the Centenary Motorway, the Pacific Motorway and the Gateway South and;

o Three mobile depots based at Nathan (Pacific Mwy), Deagon (Gateway North) and Brassall (Warrego Hwy/ Ipswich Mwy) for recovery and emergency equipment and signage with fast access to key traffic corridors and heavily trafficked roads.

$1.2 million for 24-7 police officer co-ordination in the Metropolitan Traffic Management Centre and throughout the traffic incident response system.

$630,000 for three special incident cameras that take 360 degree images of the accident scene to go to the South Coast, North Coast and Ipswich/ Toowoomba. This will speed up the time taken to record the scene of an accident. The system will be introduced before May 2009,

o The money for this $12.3 million initiative has been allocated in the Main Roads forward budget for the congestion taskforce.

The Premier said that in December 2007 a State Government funded heavy tow truck was dedicated to the clearance of heavy vehicle breakdowns on the Gateway Motorway South.

"The service was a success - cutting clearance times on Gateway South from an average of three hours to an average of just 30 minutes," she said.

"That's why we rolled out two more of these quick clearance heavy tow trucks in October to provide a free service on major South East Queensland roads.

"These measures were supported by the peak time police motorcycle and car patrols to detect and manage incidents faster which started on August 28, 2008.

"And we introduced Open Roads Legislation to strengthen powers for officers to quickly clear obstructions from roads in October last year.

"The new US style trucks we have announced today have been specially designed for Queensland conditions at a company on the Sunshine Coast and will have the capacity to lift heavy vehicles and trailers, whether they are upright or rolled,

"They will be able to remove debris and cargo from roadways giving us better capacity to clear problematic accidents quicker.

"The first of these new trucks is expected to be in operation by June 2009."

The Premier said the new incident response depots would speed up clearance times because heavy equipment will be on hand closer to the main arterials.

"One of the problems police and Main Roads face is getting heavy equipment http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=469 14/04/2009 CONGESTION-BUSTING FAST INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN Page 2 of 2

such as barriers, portable Variable Message Signs and emergency lighting to the scene of the accident quickly," she said.

"The new 360 degree total survey cameras take a 360 degree image of the scene for use in accident analysis and evidence if required.

"These cameras will save more than half an hour at most accident scenes."

Contact 07 32244500

D download policy here ...

a toot. -XT-

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search Anna's Labor Members I Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld. alp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor .org/O I _cros/details.asp?ID=469 14/04/2009 26 February 2009 tive . i SEQ

The Bligh Government has a plan to deliver a network to support record growth in south-east Queensland for the next 10 years.

We need to make sure that the work continues to deliver the world-class network that south-east Queensland needs.

This policy builds on the achievements of the Labor Government, which has resealed, rehabilitated, widened, realigned or upgraded more than 51,000km of roads across Queensland.

We have also built more than 1270km of new routes or deviations, 432 major bridges or culverts and 19 new pedestrian overpasses across the state.

But any road is only as good as the systems that manage it and research has show that as much as 25% of congestion in SEQ is due to vehicle crashes or breakdowns.

That's why we will introduce a new Fast Incident Response Initiative to support the measures we have already put in place to beat congestion on SEQ roads.

This plan will:

Introduce two new specialty designed heavy vehicle recovery units capable of lifting heavy trucks and semi-trailers from the roadways of south-east Queensland

0 Establish new incident response depots on our major arterials

® 24-7 police officer co-ordination in the Metropolitan Traffic Management Centre and throughout the traffic incident response system

® Introduce new special incident cameras that take 360 degree images of the accident scene to speed up the time taken to record the scene of an accident

Effective Roads for SEQ PAGE 2 The Bligh Government has a record road infrastructure budget for south-eas Queensland, with 7.9 billion allocated for road construction.

Queensland has experienced unprecedented growth in the past 10 years. Our population is still increasing at about 1800 people a week and more than two-thirds are settling in the south-east corner.

We need to make sure that we build the infrastructure we need to keep south-east Queensland moving and roads are a key part of this solution.

A re-elected Labor Government will continue its record road construction budget, with $7. 9 billion to be spent on road construction in south -east Queensland up to 2013.

This program will deliver 61 , 620 jobs for Queenslanders. Substantial projects have been completed in south-east Queensland as part of successive record road construction programs delivered by Labor. These projects have included:

® Completion of the $543 million Tugun Bypass, which means motorists can now drive from Gympie to the New South Wales border without encountering a traffic tight ® Commencement of the $1.88 billion Gateway Bridge duplication, which is now 60 per cent complete has featured staged openings of new works such as the extra lanes to the Wynnum Road exit ® Upgraded Wynnum Road between Stanton Road to the east and Graystone Street to the west as part of the early works for the Gateway Upgrade Project ® Delivery of the $111 million Sunshine Motorway upgrade and Maroochy River bridge duplication ® Adding bus priority lanes to Smith Street on the Gold Coast at a cost of $19.8 million Completing the $52.5 million four-laning of Brisbane-Been Leigh Road ® Opening a new $32 million road to link the Gympie Arterial Road and South Pine Road at Brendale ® Constructing a $40 million four-lane link on Centenary Highway between the Ipswich Motorway interchange and Garden Road ramps, and an overpass at Boundary Road and Kelliher Road at Darra Upgrading Boundary Road at Thornlands , widening the road to four lanes between Panorama Drive and Cteveland - Redtand Bay Road , at a cost of $ 18.4 million ® Completing the first stage of the $21 . 3 million Gold Coast Highway upgrade, between Stevens and Roberts streets. ® The $3. 4 billion Airport Link project - the largest road project in Australia - connecting the City and the Northern Suburbs to the Airport via a tunnel network.

Effective Roads for SEQ PAGE 3 Special congestion busting measures since Anna Bligh became Premier:

In December 2007 the State Government funded a heavy tow truck for the quick clearance of heavy vehicle breakdowns on the Gateway Motorway South.

® The service was a success - cutting clearance times on Gateway South from an average of three hours to an average of just 30 minutes.

® The Government rotted out two more of the quick clearance heavy tow trucks to provide a free service on South East Queensland roads in August 2008. One of the vehicles now services all the state-controlled roads in greater Brisbane during peak hours and high demand times at Gateway North. ® The other is dedicated to the Logan and Ipswich Motorways and will be based near the Ipswich Motorway interchange. New 'Open Roads' legislation was introduced as part of the Bligh government's response to tackling congestion in south-east Queensland. ® The congestion busting law - contained in the wide reaching Transport and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 - will strengthened powers for officers to quickly clear obstructions from roads. ® The law gave police powers to order the removal of cargo and stricken vehicles from our roads without first having to seek permission from the owner. New peak time police motorcycle and car patrols to detect and manage incidents faster started on August 28.

The scheme means there is at least one congestion patrol in the morning and afternoon peak times (ham to gam and 3pm to 6pm) on Monday to Friday in the designated sectors of; Pacific Motorway (City to Springwood), Gateway (Brisbane River to Miles Platting Road), Logan Motorway (Springwood Oxenford to Ipswich Motorway), Ipswich Motorway (Moorooka to Warrego Highway), Bruce Highway (Burpengary to Aspley) and Gateway Motorway (Brisbane River to Pine River). ® A new contractual framework for toll roads to prevent gridlock in the case of an emergency on one or more of Brisbane's main arterial roads. ® The new regulations will prevent gouging or profiteering from private toll road operators could claim inflated compensation from the Government because of increased traffic numbers during such an emergency.

Effective Roads for SEA, PAGE 4 IL

A re-elected Bligh Government will:

Implement a Fast Incident Response Plan

As much as 25 per cent of congestion in south-east Queensland is due to vehicle crashes or breakdowns.

Across the Brisbane road network, there is an average of one accident a week involving a heavy vehicle rollover. In 2007-08, more than 500 truck crashes caused delays to the travelling public in the south-east.

The use of heavy vehicle tow trucks on the Gateway and Logan motorways has resulted in the reduction of incident clearing times from an average of three hours to an average of about 30 minutes.

The $12. 3 million Fast Incident Response package includes:

o $6.5 million for two specialty designed heavy vehicle recovery units capable of lifting heavy trucks and semi-trailers from the roadways of south-east Queensland. These trucks will have the capacity to lift heavy vehicles and trailers, whether they are upright or rolled, and remove debris and cargo from roadways. The first is expected to be in operation by mid-2009

o $4 million for four fixed incident response depots to service the Bruce Highway, the Centenary Motorway, Pacific Motorway and Gateway South and;

o $1.2 million for 24-7 police officer co-ordination in the Metropolitan Traffic Management Centre and throughout the traffic incident response system

o $630,000 for three special incident cameras that take 360 degree images of the accident scene to go to the South Coast, North Coast and Ipswich/ Toowoomba. This will speed up the time taken to record the scene of an accident to be introduced before May 2009

The money for this $12.3 million initiative has been allocated in the Main Roads forward budget for the congestion taskforce.

Effective Roads for SEQ PAGE 5 For further information about this or any other of Anna Blight's policies go to www,anna4qld,com.au or email information@q[d alp. org.au

Effective Roads for S EQ PAGE 6 PREMIER'S PLAN TO SUPPORT OUR HEROES Page 1 of 2

Home Home pqe Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases a Cece tSCOT> About Contact PLAN B O SU PPO RT O URU R HEROES Join Premier Anna Bligh has launched a $12.98 million package to support Volunteer Queensland's SES and Rural Fire Fighting heroes. ALP Members' Private Web Anna's Labor Candidates Under the plan the SES will receive at least 93 new vehicles and the Rural Fire Subscribe to Anna's oNews Fighting service will receive 14 new fire engines. Election 2009 "Volunteers make our communities better places; they build the sense of Policies & Media Releases community spirit and provide invaluable service to us all," said the Premier. Apply for a Postal Vote "My Government's Toward Q2 goal is to increase to 50 percent the proportion of Search Queenslanders involved in communities as volunteers.

"We will do that providing incentives for individuals to volunteer more and for organisations to attract more recruits. j I)OtJATF "We will also make sure that our volunteering network is well resourced with to the the right equipment to train and deliver services to the community." a Australian Labor Party

The Premier said the $12.98 million Support our Heroes package would:

o Commit an additional $5.64 million over five years for the State Emergency Services Commit an additional $7.34 million over four years to the Rural Fire Service Guarantee five days paid leave for public servants who volunteer at incidents and natural disasters on top of their normal leave entitlements

"Queensland is lucky to have the service of heroic men and women who regularly risk life and limb to serve their communities," she said.

"As the climate changes the need to be prepared is more important than ever. Time and time again the State Emergency Service and Rural Fire Service has played a crucial role when disasters occur.

"That's why as part of our Support our Heroes program we will allocate an additional $5.64 million over the next five years on top of the annual contribution of $12.46 million we already provide to the State Emergency Service,

"This funding will pay for new rescue vehicles for the 93 SES groups across the state that currently do not have them, meaning every group in the state will have a vehicle," she said.

"In addition, it will also provide for additional 19 flood boats, 4 rescue trailers and special working from heights equipment such as harnesses.

"The SES will also use this money to carry out additional mock natural disaster training events to help them be better prepared than ever before."

Ms Bligh said the State Government will also allocate an additional $7.34 million over four years to the Rural Fire Service on top of the annual contribution of $28.2 million the Government already provides.

"This will be used to increase the Rural Fire Service fleet by an additional 14 new rural fire engines that will be distributed within the seven Queensland Fire and Rescue Service regions," said Ms Bligh.

"The money will be used to retrofit 965 vehicles with special reflective fire curtains which will protect the fire fighters who seek to protect our communities.

"The funding will also be used to replace petrol driven pumps with diesel powered pumps, which are safer and more reliable in extreme fire conditions."

The Premier said the plan to guarantee five days paid leave for public servants who volunteer at incidents across the state should encourage more Queenslanders to join the services.

"Many public servants are members of the SES or the Rural Fire service - they should not be penalised for serving their community," said Ms Bligh.

The Premier said: "These funds recognise that as our climate changes we will experience more extreme weather events, more often and will be funded as an

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=476 14/04/2009 PREMIER'S PLAN TO SUPPORT OUR HEROES Page 2 of 2

adaptation measure from the $30 million annual allocation to The Climate Change Fund."

Contacts 07 32244500.

D download policy here

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search I Anna's Labor Members I Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld. alp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/OI-ems/details.asp?ID=476 14/04/2009 27 February 2009 Anna Bligh's Government is committed to helping emergency service volunteers to protect life and property.

We know the rate of volunteerism is increasing in Queensland with the proportion of residents willing to tend a hand increased from 26% in 1994 to almost 40% in 2006.

We recognise the importance of volunteers to the life-saving work of emergency service groups, such as the State Emergency Service and Rural Fire Service.

That's why we are committing record funding for these groups as part of a plan to dramatically boost volunteer numbers in Queensland and help communities prepare for natural disasters.

The Bligh Government's is committed to supporting safe communities. By 2020 we have set ourselves a target to increase the number of volunteers by 50%.

The Bligh Government is already investing record funding into its emergency services.

Our promise today is that a Bligh Government will invest $12.98 million to support existing volunteers, attract new volunteers and prepare communities for natural disasters.

These programs will:

Support our Heroes - by providing additional equipment and resources for SES and RFS Step Up - to increase volunteerism through guaranteed leave for active volunteer service for public servants volunteers at natural disasters.

Support our Heroes PAGE 2 '-^I-L- Rea l Pr Some of Labor ' s recent achievements supporting emergency service volunteers:

® Record funding for emergency services groups with $28.2 million allocated for the Rural Fire Service (RFS) and $12.46 million for SES annually.

® The Rural Fire Service now boasts more than 35,000 volunteers in more than 1500 rural fire brigades. Rural fire-fighting fleet and brigade communication capabilities have been upgraded and 17 brigade training and support officer positions have been created.

® The State Emergency Service boasts more than 6000 SES members made up of 4500 active members and more than 1500 support members.

® Each new SES recruit is fitted out with personal protection equipment, including orange clothing, boots, hat, webbed utility belt and a Kevlar helmet for operational volunteers. New SES recruits also undertake comprehensive training and induction programs

In 2007, the Bligh Government invested $48 million to upgrade the Department of Emergency Services' rescue helicopter fleet with the introduction of state-of-the- art Agusta Westland (AW) 139 helicopters at Archerfield, Townsville and Cairns. The purchase of these helicopters has meant the EC135 twin engine helicopter based at Archerfield is now surplus to the fleet's requirements.

Support our Heroes j PAGE 3 i , I I R !'v ,s U A Bligh Government will:

Support our Heroes in a $12.98 million package by: A Bligh Government will:

Support our Heroes by: ® Committing $ 5.64M over five years for the State Emergency Services o Provide 93 new vehicles for the SES groups that do not currently have any vehicles o 19 flood boats and 4 new trailers so state wide coverage can be maintained.

Committing $ 7.34 million over four years for the Rural Fire Service by providing; o 14 new fire engines and retro - fitting of the existing fleet to improve operational capability in the following areas; ® South East Region x 2 ® Brisbane Region x 1 ® North Coast Region x 3 ® South West Region x 2 Central Region x 2 Northern Region x 2 ® Far Northern Region x 2 ® These new vehicles will have a water carrying capacity of 3,000 litres of water and come equipped with essential communication and fire fighting requirements. ® Retrofitting the Rural Fires Services 965 vehicles with fire reflective curtains to protect fire fighters should they be trapped in their vehicle. Increasing the safety of vehicles used in fires by replacing petrol driven pumps with diesel driven pumps to improve safety during fires.

Step Up to increase volunteering by: Guarantee the government ' s support for registered volunteers in the public service to access 5 days leave for attendance at incidents and natural disasters.

Be Prepared by: ® Equipping volunteers and training them to support communities in the event of a fire or natural disaster.

Support our Heroes PAGE 4 A Bligh Government will:

Support our Heroes by:

® Providing funding to train and equip our volunteers with the tools they need to protect the community in the event of disaster.

® Providing funding to SES and RFS so they are better prepared for natural disasters.

The Funding for this initiative will come the Climate Change Fund. The Climate Change Adaptation 2007 -2012 action plan identifies - Action 55 - to extend the preparedness and awareness programs to communities were the risk of extreme climatic events has increased. This funding supports those activities.

Support our Heroes PAGE 5 r t r hf(^I In For further information about this or any other of Anna Bligh's policies go to wwoanna4gld

Support our Heroes PAGE 6 BETTER HELICOPTER PART OF RECORD BEACH SAFETY BOOST Page 1 of 2

Houle Home + Anna Sigh's Policies and Media Releases -RnK se - About Contact BETTER HELICOPTER PART OF RECORD BEACH SAFETY Join BOOST Volunteer ALP Members' Private Well A better rescue helicopter, new rescue equipment and extra patrols .ll Anna's Labor Candidates will provide the biggest single boost in the 100-year history of Surf Subscribe to Anna's eNews Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) under Anna Bligh's plan to keep Queensland's beaches safe. Election 2009 Policies & Media Releases The Premier has promised to donate a surplus Emergency Services twin-engine Apply for a Postal Vote rescue helicopter, valued at more than $6 million, to SLSQ if re-elected.

Labor will also provide additional operating funding to support the helicopter's I aerial patrol capabilities along beaches from the Gold to Sunshine Coasts.

Ms Biigh outlined the comrnitrneni of $400,000 a year for the extra operating costs of the helicopter, along with another $200,000 for additional patrols and DONATE equipment for lifesaving operations north of Noose . to the Austroban Labor Party "There are more 30 million visitations to Queensland beaches each year and the popularity of our beaches continues to grow," she said.

"My government is committed to improving the safety for Queenslanders and visitors to our beaches and public swimming locations," Ms Bligh said.

"While the number of drownings off the state's beaches has fallen from 14 in 1998-99 to eight last financial year (2007-08), there is still work to be done to achieve SLSQ's vision of zero preventable deaths.

"We must remember that SLSQ patrols performed 2919 rescues off Queensland beaches and the need for their services grows every year."

Ms Bligh said SLSQ's helicopter service was critical to save lives; however, its existing helicopter was unlikely to be accredited under future regulations.

"SLSQ currently uses a 15-year-old single-engine and single-pilot helicopter. This helicopter is saving lives, but SLSQ needs a twin-engine helicopter to maintain and improve this life-saving service," she said.

The Emergency Services helicopter has become available after the Bligh Government invested $48 million to buy three state-of-the-art Agusta Westland helicopters for bases at Cairns, Townsville and Archerfield.

"The EC135 helicopter we will donate to SLSQ will be able to perform more hours of service, which allows the SLSQ helicopter to have greater capacity to respond to emergency services and police tasks," the Premier said.

Ms Bligh said if re-elected, the government would also commit $400,000 a year to cover the increased operating costs of the twin-engine helicopter, including an additional pilot and extra support from volunteers.

The Premier said another $200,000 a year would be provided over four years for 23 new patrol services along the coastline north of Noose and extra equipment such as inflatable rescue boats (IRBs), jet skis and four-wheel-drive vehicles.

She said this additional funding would allow SLSQ to:

- roll-out surf communication networks and cameras on beaches in the Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Wide Bay, Capricorn, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast regions

- provide additional patrols and extra lifeguard service hours on various beaches north of the Sunshine Coast, including school-holiday patrols, roving patrols and establishing 24-hour emergency response services in various regions

- buy more emergency service patrol equipment including rescue water craft (jet skis), inflatable rescue boats (IRBs) and 4WD vehicles.

"This funding will be in addition to the record support the Bligh Government is already providing to SLSQ, which includes $1.7 million a year for extra patrols, equipment and reducing insurance premiums, and another $2.98 million a year under a service agreement with the government," Ms Bligh said.

http://www.queenslandlabor .org/01 -cms/details.asp?ID=477 14/04/2009 BETTER HELICOPTER PART OF RECORD BEACH SAFETY BOOST Page 2 of 2

Media contact: 07 3244500

[rj download policy here

-.1, FIE :-

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld,alp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor. org/01 -cms/details.asp?ID=477 14/04/2009 28 February 2009 C Anna Bligh's Government is committed to keeping Queenslanders safe on our beaches.

Celebrating its 100th birthday this year, Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is one of the largest volunteer organisations in Queensland with more than 31,000 members devoted to the protection and preservation of human lives.

SLSQ is an iconic organisation that is well recognised by tourists around the world and it actively promote sun and surf safety messages in the community.

We support SLSQ's vision of "zero preventable deaths and injuries on Queensland beaches", and drownings off the State's beaches have fallen.

The Bligh Government is committed to improving the safety of Queenslanders and visitors to our beaches and public swimming locations.

Furthermore, the presence of lifesavers on our magnificent beaches underpins coastal tourism, with visitors secure in the knowledge that our well-trained guardians are keeping a vigilant eye on the surf.

Our promise today is the Bligh Government will donate a helicopter, additional operational funding and more funding to increase patrols and rescue equipment.

Through this commitment, we will:

® Donate a twin-engine EC135 helicopter, valued at more than $6 million, to SLSQ to replace the 15-year-old single-engine aircraft. This will provide greater capacity for surf rescues and patrols along beaches from Coolangatta to Noosa.

Allocate $400,000 annually to cover the increased operating costs of the twin- engine helicopter.

® Allocate $200,000 annually for 23 new beach patrol services and additional equipment on regional beaches north of the Sunshine Coast.

This represents the single largest boost to beach safety in Queensland since the first recorded beach rescue off Greenmount Beach 100 years ago - in February 1909.

Keeping our beaches safe PAGE 2 r_ i

Labor's achievements to help keep our beaches safe:

® Record funding for surf lifesaving - over the past 10 years, Surf Life Saving Queensland has received $39.2 million which includes the additional allocation of $6.8 million over four years to 2009-10 to boost patrols, increase equipment and reduce the burden of insurance premiums.

® SLSQ provides essential services to our beaches and has 59 affiliated clubs that provide patrols, rescue services and emergency care along our coastline.

Our trained surf lifesavers volunteer more than 1.4 million hours to patrol our beaches, preventing hundreds of potential tragedies each year. This contribution has been valued at $1.4 billion a year.

Analysis also shows that the economic benefit of our lifesavers' rescue and emergency care activities is worth more than $500 million a year.

Beach related drownings have declined from 14 in 1998-99 to eight last financial year (2007-08) when SLSQ patrols performed 2919 rescues off Queensland beaches.

® In 2007, the Bligh Government invested $48 million to upgrade the Department of Emergency Services' rescue helicopter fleet with the introduction of state-of-the- art Agusta Westland helicopters. This investment has meant the EC135 twin engine chopper is now surplus to the fleet's requirements.

Keeping our beaches safe PAGE 3 A Bligh Government will:

® Provide a better SLSQ helicopter for surf rescues and patrols

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) operates a 15-year-old single-engine Squirrel helicopter from its Carrara base on the Gold Coast.

The current single-engine, single-pilot helicopter used by SLSQ is unlikely to meet accreditation under future regulations.

A fully operational helicopter ensures the SLSQ can patrol a wide reach of coastline and keep Queenstanders and our visitors safe.

The EC135 helicopter is valued at more than $6 million.

The Btigh Government will provide the EC135 helicopter to replace SLSQ to ensure it not only maintains, but improves its rescue helicopter service to perform surf rescues and aerial patrols along beaches from Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast.

The EC135 helicopter will be able to perform more hours of service, which allow the SLSQ helicopter to have greater capacity to respond to emergency services and police tasks.

0 Extra funding to operate the improved helicopter

The EC135 helicopter is more advanced and it will require two pilots and additional support from volunteers.

The Bligh Government will commit an additional $400,000 per annum to meet these extra costs.

Keeping our beaches safe PAGE 4 New beach patrols and rescue equipment

The Bligh Government now provides $2.98 million to SLSQ per annum under a service agreement with SLSQ. It also provides $1.7 million per annum for additional patrols, equipment and reduce insurance premiums.

If re-elected, the Bligh Government will provide an additional $200,000 per annum over four years to provide 23 new beach patrol services and expanded communication networks.

This funding will allow SLSQ to:

roll-out surf communication networks and cameras on beaches in the Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Wide Bay, Capricorn, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast regions

provide 23 additional patrols and extra lifeguard service hours on a range of beaches throughout regional Queensland north of Noosa such as during school holidays, roving patrols and establishing 24-hour emergency response services (see Attachment 1 below for full list of proposed extra services and equipment).

buy more emergency service patrol equipment including rescue water craft (jet skis), inflatable rescue boats (IRBs) and 4WD vehicles for use on regional beaches north of Noosa.

The EC135 helicopter, which will be donated to SLSQby a re-elected Bligh Government.

Keeping our beaches safe PAGE 5 ATTACHMENT I

Cairns region o New Service - Implement inflatable rescue boat patrols o New Service - Implement full-time SurfCom (communications centre) operations o New Service - Implement full Rescue Water Craft (RWC/jet ski) service o New Service - Implement 24 Hour Emergency Response Service o New Infrastructure - Radio Communications network servicing Etty Bay and Mission Beach.

Port Douglas (Four Mile Beach) o Service Enhancement - Increase daily patrol duration o Service Enhancement - Increase number of lifeguards on duty o New Service - Implement roving surveillance mobile patrols

Ellis Beach Service Enhancement - Increase duration of operations throughout year

Cairns (Palm Cove) o Service Enhancement - Increase daily patrol duration o Service Enhancement - Increase number of lifeguards on duty o New Service - Implement roving surveillance mobile patrols

Green Island o Service Enhancement - Increase number of lifeguards on duty 365 days o Service Enhancement - Increase number of lifeguards on duty November to May

Tully (South Mission Beach) New Service - Implement roving lifeguard to operate between North and South Mission beaches and Wongating beach and Kurramine

North Mission Beach o New Service - Implement school holiday patrols

Townsville region o New Service - Implement IRB patrols o New Service - Implement full-time SurfCom (communications centre) operations o New Service - Implement full Rescue Water Craft (Jet Ski) service o New Service - Implement 24 Hour Emergency Response Service

Magnetic Island (Alma Bay) o Service Enhancement - Implement patrol service 7 days per week 52 weeks per year

Bowen (Horseshoe Bay) o Service Enhancement - Increase weekend patrols o Service Enhancement - Implement school holiday patrols

Keeping our beaches safe PAGE 6 Mackay ® Service Enhancement - Increase services to Eimeo ® Service Enhancement - Increase services to Blacks Beach o Service Enhancement - Increase services to Lamberts Beach New Infrastructure - Communications Network ® New Service - Implement Duty Officer Service

Wide Bay-Capricorn ® Service Enhancement - Increase weekend patrol times to start at 8am at the following locations: Yeppoon Emu Park Agnes Water Tannum Sands Moore Park Bundaberg Elliot Heads Hervey Bay New Infrastructure - Implement radio communications network in the following areas: Bundaberg Capricorn Coast Tannum Sands Agnes Water ® New Infrastructure - Implement surf safety surveillance cameras at Kelly's Beach New Infrastructure - Implement surf safety surveillance cameras at Agnes Water Beach ® New Service - Implement a Duty Officer system in the following regions: Bundaberg (3 x clubs) Capricorn Coast (2 x clubs)

Yeppoon Beach ® Service Enhancement - Expand lifeguard service levels to incorporate an eight-week period, one week either side of the Christmas school holidays ® New Service - Implement roving surveillance patrols to cover: Kemp Beach Lammermoor Beach Rydges Capricorn Resort ® New Service - Implement 24-hour Emergency Response Group

Emu Park ® Service Enhancement - Expand lifeguard service levels to incorporate an eight-week period, one week either side of the Christmas school holidays ® New Service - Implement roving surveillance patrols to cover: Mulambin Beach Kinka Beach Zilzie ® New Service - Implement 24-hour Emergency Response Group

Tannum Sands ® Service Enhancement - Expand lifeguard service levels to incorporate an eight-week period, one week either side of the Christmas school holidays New Service - Implement 24-hour Emergency Response Group New Service - Implement roving surveillance patrols

Keeping our beaches safe PAGE 7 Agnes Water ® Service Enhancement - Increase service duration to 365 days of year ® New Service - Implement 24-hour Emergency Response Group ® New Service - Implement roving surveillance patrols

Kelly's Beach ® Service Enhancement - Increase service levels to include coverage on all weekends during the off-season (May to September) ® New Service - Implement early morning surveillance and/or roving patrols from Gam to 8am/9am over the four-day Easter tong weekend - RWC Service ® New Service - Implement early morning surveillance and/or roving patrols (RWC) from Gam to 8am/9am 7-days/week during the Christmas school holidays - RWC Service\

Mon Repos ® Service Enhancement - Increase service to cover all weekends and public holidays between September and May

Oaks Beach ® Service Enhancement - Increase service to cover all weekends and public holidays between September and May

Bundaberg ® New Service - Implement 24-hour Emergency Response Group ® New Service - Implement roving surveillance patrols

Hervey Bay ® Service Enhancement - Expand lifeguard service levels to incorporate an eight-week period, one week either side of the Christmas school holidays ® New Service - Implement 24-hour Emergency Response Group ® New Service - Implement roving surveillance patrols ® Service Enhancement - Increase minimum club patrol times to start at 8am from Sept to May ® New Service - Implement a Duty Officer system

Woodgate ® New Service - Implement school holiday patrols

Sunshine Coast ® New Service - Implement Sunshine Coast helicopter patrols from September to May on weekends and public holidays ® New Service - Implement aerial surveillance December to January, seven days a week, two flights per day

Double Island Point ® New Infrastructure - Implement Surf Safety Camera at Double Island Point

Gold Coast New Infrastructure -New camera to be installed to cover Tallebudgera Creek

Keeping our beaches safe PAGE 8 For further information about this or any other of Anna Bligh's policies go to www.anna4qId.com,au or email [email protected]

Keeping our beaches safe PAGE 9 PREMIER'S GREEN ARMY WILL FIGHT FOR QUEENSLAND JOBS Page 1 of 2

Home Home s An na Bligh's Policies and Media Releases About PREMIER'S GREEN ARMY WILL FIGHT FOR QUEENSLAND Contact Join JOBS Volunteer ALP Members' Private Web A 'Green Army' of over 3,000 people will fight for Queensland's Anna's Labor Candidates waterways, beaches, National Parks and green spaces under Premier Subscribe to Anna's eHews Bligh's $57 million plan to create thousands of jobs, protect the f Election 2009 environment and boost tourism. Policies & Media Releases ;H ELP? Under the plan 3,000 unemployed or school leaving Queenslanders will be 11 Apply for a Postal Vote drafted into 2,300 paid green work placements and 700 green traineeships over the next three years. Search The Premier said the green jobs will consist of projects such as restoring JOIN'" national parks, revegetation and regeneration work, weed clearing, restoring degraded beaches, riverbanks and foreshores. DONATE to the "These workers will construct and repair board walks and nature tracks, they ,iustranan Labor Party will refurbish parks, improve public spaces and work in recycling and waste management," she said.

"What this means that there will be a green army marching in parks, beaches and green spaces across the State.

"We are living through tough economic times and this policy will address some of the two most important issues facing my government - protecting jobs and protecting the environment.

"This will also provide a significant boost to the tourism industry."

The conservation and environmental projects will be delivered by local councils, community based organisations and green organisations such as Greening Australia.

These bodies will receive State Government grants to then provide eligible projects and positions for the scheme.

Eligible projects will need to be of lasting community benefit and may be delivered in urban, rural and remote locations.

The Premier said the new Green Army will be recruited through two initiatives.

$47 million over three years to deliver 2,300 Queensland Green Army Work Placements

o $10 million over three years to deliver 700 Queensland Green Army Green Traineeships

Green Army Work Placements will mean that a total of 2,300 unemployed Queenslanders will be given the opportunity to complete a six months in a work placement.

Workers will be paid wages and undertake a mixture of supervised work and training, with salaries ranging from $193 (junior wage) to over $500 a week.

"These green workers will gain experience as well as training in areas such as revegetation skills, planting skills, horticultural equipment and basic construction," she said.

'When the work placement is finished members of the Green Army will be offered help to find further employment or entry into higher education or training."

The Queensland Army Green Traineeships scheme will mean up to 700 unemployed Queenslanders will be offered up to 12 months paid work experience and training.

"These trainees will gain a nationally recognised vocational green qualification to a Certificate II or III level," she added.

The Premier said eligible Green Traineeships would include certificates such as Conservation and Land Management, Horticulture and Waste and Water Treatment.

h-ftp://wvww.queenslandlabor.org/01-ems/details.asp?ID=478 14/04/2009 PREMIER'S GREEN ARMY WILL FIGHT FOR QUEENSLAND JOBS Page 2 of 2

"The funding will be provided to businesses, councils, community organisations, Colleges and other eligible organisations who want to employ a Green Trainee," she said.

The scheme will be funded by redirecting the Department of Employment and Industrial Relations and the Department of Education budgets.

If re-elected the Government will set up a Green Jobs hotline which Queenslanders can ring and register their interest in either scheme.

Contact 07 32244500

D download policy here

•E;FOW. NE^:Tn

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor 's team - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search I Anna's Labor Members I Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St 5th Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld . alp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?III=478 14/04/2009 01 March 2009 Anna Bligh's Government is committed to protecting the environment and protecting jobs during these tough economic times.

As the global financial crisis takes hold and our economic growth rate slows we must find new ways to protect and create jobs for Queenslanders.

To keep Queensland strong and fair, we are determined to support Queens(anders through the uncertain economic period ahead so we can be stronger, not weaker when the economy improves.

That's why we see a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create new jobs to help our environment.

We are committed to protecting our environment and lifestyle to ensure a Green Queensland for current and future generations.

Queensland's community-based organisations, not-for-profit organisation and local councils play a key role in helping to protect, conserve and restore our natural environment, cultural heritage, greenspace and recreation areas.

That's why we will work with them to support unemployed Queenslanders to get practical paid work experience and training through conservation work and other `green jobs'.

A Bligh Government will establish the Queensland Green Army program by investing $57 million over three years to create a green army of 3,000 unemployed people across the state.

The program will provide: paid green work placements for up to 2,300 Queenslanders for up to six months each, with participants completing basic training subsidised green traineeships for up to 700 Queenslanders and nationally recognised vocational qualifications assistance for participants to find a full-time job or enter higher education upon completion of the program with up to six months follow up support grants to organisations to deliver green environmental and conservation projects which provide training for unemployed Queenslanders.

Queensland Green Army PAGE 2 6 P'"y^

L ^. ^. , ld kv Some of Labor's recent achievements supporting unemployed Queenslanders:

Over the last ten years, the Labor Government has doubled growth and halved unemployment in Queensland, delivering less than 5 % unemployment.

® Supported more than 24,000 Queenslanders through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, which replaced the Breaking the Unemployment Cycle initiative in July 2007.

® Twelve months after receiving assistance through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, 71 per cent of project participants were in employment or further training.

With the current economic downturn, the Bligh Government's jobs programs are even more important than they had been in the past.

® Over the last 10 years, Queensland has led Australia by a wide margin in investment in jobs programs.

® Over the last 10 years more than 200,000 Queenslanders have received jobs and assistance under these programs.

® This investment has kept Queensland's unemployment rate well below the national average for the past four years and has seen unemployment amongst all age groups stashed. Importantly, the numbers of tong-term unemployed also have been slashed.

Queensland Green Army PAGE 3 A Bligh Government will establish the Queensland Green Army program by investing $ 57 million over three years to create a green army for 3,000 unemployed people across the state.

® Committing $47 million over three years to deliver up to 2,300 Queensland Green Army paid work placements o Wages for up to 2,300 unemployed Queenslanders to complete up to six months in a work placement working on green public works and community and environmental projects. o Examples of green projects may include: Revegetation and regeneration work such as replanting degraded land and clearing weed infestations Restoring degraded beaches, riverbanks and foreshores ® Constructing and repairing board walks and nature tracks ® Refurbishment of parks and community recreation and sporting venues ® Improving public spaces ® Recycling and waste management ® Establishing visitor information centres. o Eligible green projects will need to be of lasting community benefit, and may be delivered in urban, rural and remote locations. o Participants will generally work full-time, will be paid wages and will undertake a mixture of supervised work and training over a 13-26 week period. o Participants will be employed under a Federal or State Award, Certified Agreement or the Community Jobs Plan Employee Conditions Order (No.B1910 of 2002). o Participants will be paid wages ranging from $193 to $508 per week, depending on the age of the participants, and the type and skill level of the work activities involved in the projects. Participants wilt also receive superannuation benefits in line with the requirements of the Australian Taxation Office. o By helping them get back into the routine of work, restore their self- esteem and practise new skills, work placements improve participants' chances of finding full-time work. o Participants will gain practical, on-the-job experience, as well training in Social and Work Environment, Workplace Health and Safety, Problem Solving and Planing Strategies, and Job Search and Career Planning o Participants will also be able to choose to train in a number of additional modules if relevant to their project including Office Technology, Records Handling, Basic Construction Materials, Revegetation Skills, Planting Skills, and Horticulture Equipment. o Participants will also receive assistance with finding further employment or entry into higher education and training when they complete the program, and up to six months follow up support following program completion. Queensland Green Army PAGE 4 o The projects will be delivered by providing grants to: ® incorporated, community-based, not-for-profit organisations ® local government authorities ® education and training providers (e.g. TAFE, agricultural colleges) ® unions, and industry and employer bodies. o Other organisations can partner with one of the above types of organisations to deliver projects in their local community. o The funding will be provided in grants to eligible organisations who want to run green community work placement programs. o Organisations who receive grants to offer work placements will be the `employer'. o The grants will be primarily for the wages of work placement participants but may also include funding support for: training and supervision; program administration and management; travel, accommodation and living away from home expenses; and for project materials and supplies. o The average grant per participant will be $16,000, with on average an additional $4,000 being provided to support project materials and supplies. However, the actual grant amounts awarded will depend on the nature of the project and the wage rate of the work placement participants. o Participating organisations must ensure that: ® work placement participants do not displace existing employees ® they engage a qualified dedicated supervisor to oversee the work done by participants and to assess their skills against identified tasks. o Projects must include: ® an initial up-front assessment to identify the skills and abilities of individual participants, so that a customised assistance package can be developed ® delivery of the program ® post-participation support for up to six months. o Locally-based committees, already established by the Department of Employment and Industrial Relations through the Skilling Queenstanders for Work initiative, will assess grant applications. These committees consist of representatives from community, industry, government, industrial unions, and Indigenous and youth organisations.

® Committing $10M over three years to deliver Queensland Green Army green traineeships: o Subsidised green traineeships for up to 700 unemployed Queenstanders o Green traineeships will provide approximately 12 months paid work experience and training to participants o Participants will complete the program with nationally recognised vocational qualifications in a green jobs field to a Certificate II or III level o Eligible green traineeships may include: ® Conservation and Land Management Queensland Green Army PAGE 5 ® Horticulture ® Waste and Water Treatment o The funding will be provided to eligible organisations who want to employ a green trainee and will be used to subsidise the wages and training of green trainee. o Eligible organisations include: ® incorporated, community-based, not-for-profit organisations ® local government authorities ® state government agencies education and training providers (e.g. TAFE, agricultural colleges) ® unions, and industry and employer bodies 13 for-profit businesses. o Other organisations can partner with one of the above types of organisations to support a green trainee in their local community.

The Bligh Government will fund the $57 million Queensland Green Army by:

Dedicating $20 million from the Department of Employment and Industrial Relation's Community Employment Program.

Dedicating $10 million from the Department of Employment and Industrial Relation's First Start Program for the green traineeships.

Redirecting $27 million from the Department of Education, Training and the Arts' Skilling Solutions Queensland budget allocation. This money comes from the allocation aimed at meeting projected increased demand for apprentices and trainees which is now unlikely to materialise and is available for re- allocation.

Queensland Green Army PAGE 6 O GA r further infer] ^(y, lon For further information about this or any other of Anna Bligh's policies go to ww waanna4g1dacom.au or email [email protected]

Queensland Green Army PAGE 7 CURFEWS IN YOUTH CRIME CRACKDOWN Page 1 of 1

Home Home + Anna Bliah's Policies and Media Releases About CURFEWS IN YOUTH CRIME CRACKDOWN Contact Join Courts will be given new powers to impose curfews on juvenile Volunteer offenders as part of a comprehensive crackdown on youth crime. ALP Members' Private Web Premier Anna Bligh said the youth crime crackdown would include Anna's Labor Candidates stronger naming-and-shaming powers and longer mandatory imprisonment Subscribe to Anna's eNews periods for multiple murderers. Election 2009 Policies & Media Releases "Youth crime poses unique challenges and tackling youth offending requires a EL ? Apply for a Postal Vote balanced response," Ms Bligh said. "But the community quite rightly demands that young people must be held 1 accountable for their actions.

7 people are our future and sometimes you have to he touch to he kind. V DONATE to the "We need tough laws to deal with repeat offenders and the worst of these Austtallan Labor Party youths.

"We are already investing in successful youth justice programs with youth crime rates dropping by 7 per cent last year - but there is more to do.

"That's why we will crack down on youth crime by committing to a range of initiatives that will strengthen our juvenile justice system."

Ms Bligh said a re-elected Labor Government would:

Give courts specific powers to place curfews on juvenile offenders to reduce the chances of them reoffending and to ensure they are properly supervised

o Increase the minimum mandatory detention period.for young people convicted of multiple murders from 15 years to 20 years' imprisonment

o Widen court powers in relation to naming juvenile offenders, allowing orders to be issued allowing publication of indentifying information if the court considers it to be in the interests of justice to do so

Give police stronger powers to arrest young people who do not comply with youth justice conferencing requirements, who contravene an agreement or who fail to attend a drug assessment session, and take them to court.

"Some of these changes have been identified as part of our review of the Juvenile Justice Act and will be introduced this year if we are re-elected," Ms Bligh said.

Media contact: 07 32244500

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected]

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=479 14/04/2009 BLIGH GOVERNMENT TO OPEN DOOR TO GREEN INDUSTRY FOR QUEENSLA... Page 1 of 2

Home Home v Anna Bliah's Policies and Media Releases

Ms Bligh said jobs and climate change would continue to be two key priorities of her Government if re-elected.

She said the new policy also made Queensland the first state to require new houses and major renovations to meet six star or equivalent energy efficient standards.

"By addressing the issue of climate change and sustainability we can open up new sustainable industries and create thousands of job opportunities for Queenslanders," she said.

"As part of this policy we will establish a Green Building Skills Fund to create 3,000 green training places which will allow workers in the industry to boost their skills through accredited training courses.

"We will partner with peak industry bodies such as the Green Building Council of Australia and Housing Industry Australia to deliver the accredited training courses.

"Training course participants will have 50% of the course costs subsidised with the $500,000 fund.

"This will boost the green skills base of Queensland's building industry across a range of professions including architects, interior designers, landscape architects, project managers and quantity surveyors."

Ms Bligh said the Cleaner, Greener Buildings Policy will also:

Fast-track new eco-friendly developments through a 'Green Door' by introducing green case managers into the Department of Infrastructure and Planning and granting Ministers the power to require faster decisions on quality green developments;

Require new houses and major renovations to meet 6 star or equivalent energy efficient standards by the and of 2010 and new units to meet 5 star or equivalent energy efficient standards by the end of 2010. This initiative will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 7,710 tonnes each year, resulting in annual savings of around 84,810 tonnes by 2020;

a `Ban the banners' by stopping Body Corporates and developers from banning energy efficient building materials such as lighter roofs and solar hot water systems;

- Require new units and office buildings to provide electricity sub-metering which will give office tenants and unit owners an incentive to reduce their power bills and cut greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2009;

o Require end of trip facilities for cyclists and joggers - including racks, lockers and showers - in all new major developments around key activity centres

"Our Cleaner, Greener Buildings Policy will set a new standard for tackling climate change," said the Premier,

"It will set the bar high and provide Queenslanders with the skills and knowledge to help make the jump.

"Queensland is particularly vulnerable to climate change yet our per capita emissions are the highest in the country. http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=482 14/04/2009 BLIGH GOVERNMENT TO OPEN DOOR TO GREEN INDUSTRY FOR QUEENSLA... Page 2 of 2

"Approximately 15% of Queensland's total greenhouse emissions are generated from the built environment in commercial and residential sectors.

"This is largely from energy end use by building occupants such as cooling and heating, water heating, lighting and appliance use.

"Our new policy will help cut these emissions, support new green jobs and play an important role in tackling climate change at one of the key source points."

Contacts 07 32244500

[tj download policy here

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld. alp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/OI_cms/details.asp?ID=482 14/04/2009 2 March 2009 ur Anna Bligh ' s Government is committed to protecting our lifestyle and the environment, taking action to reduce Queensland ' s carbon footprint and to delivering jobs.

We are committed to playing our part in achieving a 60% reduction in national greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and our 2020 target is to cut by one-third Queenslanders' carbon footprint with reduced car and electricity use.

Queensland is particularly vulnerable to climate change, yet our per capita emissions are the highest in the country.

We need to make sure we put in place a plan to skill Queenslanders to build tomorrow's Queensland in a sustainable way.

A significant share of these emissions is generated by our built environment - the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council says that building sector operations are responsible for 23 per cent of Australia's total greenhouse gas emissions. This is largely from energy use by building occupants, such as cooling and heating, water heating, lighting and appliance use.

Importantly, research by McKinsey and Co shows the most cost-effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Australia is to reduce energy demand in the building sector. Taking early action in this sector will deliver a net economic benefit.

That's why we have already taken action to reduce energy consumption in Queensland homes and introduced requirements that make new housing more sustainable - but there's more to do.

Our promise today is that a re-elected Bligh Government will fast-track new sustainable developments through a "Green Door ", and lift environmental standards for all new homes , offices and government buildings. Our plan will: ® Establish a $500,000 Green Building Skills Fund to boost sustainability expertise. ® Fast-track sustainable developments through a "Green Door", using dedicated case managers and expanded Ministerial powers to speed up development decisions. ® Require new houses and major renovations to meet 6 star or equivalent energy efficiency standards by the end of 2010, with up to one star achieved through initiatives like outdoor living areas and efficient lighting and appliances. New units will be expected to meet 5 star or equivalent energy efficiency standards. ® Stop Body Corporates and developers from banning energy efficient building materials like lighter roofs and solar hot water systems. ® Require new units and office buildings to provide electricity sub-metering - which will give office tenants and unit owners an incentive to reduce their power bills and cut greenhouse gas emissions. ® Require end of trip facilities for cyclists (including racks, lockers and showers) in all new major developments around key activity centres and in new commercial buildings greater than 2,000m2. Cleaner Greener Buildings PAGE 2 U f Some of Labor's recent achievements in delivering more sustainable homes and buildings:

® The Climate Smart Home Service began in January 2009 . This service assists in reducing household electricity consumption by Queensland households. 260,000 home services will occur by 2010, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 5.3 million tones by 2020 over the lifetime of the installed products.

The biggest ` green giveaway ' in Australia with 1 million free energy-saving light bulbs given out to Queenslanders.

® Action on solar , with the Queensland Solar Homes trial providing 1000 homes with discounted solar panels thanks to a government bulk purchase . We have also introduced a Solar Bonus Scheme to pay households and businesses for every kilowatt hour generated from solar power systems and fed in to the electricity grid and $5 million toward the $30 million Townsville Solar City project to help fund grid- connected solar distributed generation.

® On 1 March 2009 sustainable housing reforms commenced . New requirements will mean all new houses to have water efficient AAA- rated shower roses, pressure limiting devices in areas with high water pressure and greenhouse efficient hot water systems (solar, heat pump or gas hot water).

® New sustainable housing reforms include a requirement for all new houses (and where practical , major renovations ) to meet 5 star or equivalent energy efficiency standards . We also now mandate the installation of 4-star Water Efficiency and Labelling Scheme (WELS) rated toilets in new houses and units ; mandate the installation of 3-star WELS rates tap ware in new houses and units ; and require energy efficient lighting for 80% of fixed internal lights in new houses and units.

® The Target 140 campaign , the Home Waterwise Service and campaign and rebate schemes helped Queensland homes become more waterwise , with consumption in South East Queensland dropping from more than 300 litres per person per day to an average of 140 litres , saving some 39 billion litres in the process.

® Government leadership in climate change will see energy consumption in Government buildings reduced by 20% by 2015 and car fleet emissions reduced by 50% in 10 years . This will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 210, 000 tonnes per year - the equivalent of taking 48 , 000 cars off the road.

Cleaner Greener Buildings PAGE 3 Clean r build A Bligh Government will:

Establish a $500 , 000 Green Building Skills Fund, to skill up to 3,000 industry participants with green building skills. ® This will, be achieved by partnering with peak industry bodies like the Green Building Council of Australia (on the Green Star Accredited Professional course) and HIA (GreenSmart introduction and GreenSmart professional training course) to deliver accredited training courses, with a particular emphasis on undertaking training in regional Queensland. ® Training course participants will have 50% of their course costs subsidised, with the $500,000 fund resulting in around 3,000 training places over 4 years. ® This will boost the green skills base of Queensland's building and construction industry across a range of professions, including architects, contractors/builders, cost planners, engineers, facilities managers, interior designers, landscape architects, product manufacturers, project managers and quantity surveyors.

Fast-track new sustainable developments through a " Green Door" ® Expanded powers will be given to the Planning Minster to issue "ministerial directions" to councils at any time to fast-track approvals where a development exhibits exemplary sustainability features. ® Currently, the Integrated Planning Act allows the Planning Minister to give a "ministerial direction" to councils to make a decision on a Development Application within a specified timeframe - but only where the Council has already exceeded all reasonable timeframes. ® This new power will explicitly define sustainability as a "state interest" - meaning councils can be directed early in the approvals process that they must make decisions in shortened time frames - giving a green light to green development. Powers will also be expanded so that the Minister can give directions to state agencies at any time where they relate to sustainable developments. ® A "Green Door Advisory Committee" will be established to advise the Planning Minister on appropriate developments that should be considered for a ministerial direction. Committee members will include local government representatives as well as industry and sustainability experts. ® The Department of Infrastructure and Planning will also designate new "Sustainable Development Case Managers" to provide a dedicated single entry point to government for all major sustainable developments. This will improve the coordination of state agency approvals and advice, liaison with councils, and clear any roadblocks that arise. Fast-tracking sustainable development applications will not only deliver a green- dividend for our community, it will also get projects to market faster, improving job opportunities for Queenslanders. For example, the development of the recently approved Hamilton Harbour project, which is aiming for 5 Star Green Star accreditation, will deliver 450 new construction jobs.

Cleaner Greener Buildings PAGE 4 Require higher sustainability standards for all new houses and units. We will amend the Queensland Development Code to require: o new houses and major renovations to meet 6 star or equivalent energy efficiency standards by the end of 2010. For this 6 star rating, up to one star could be achieved through initiatives such as outdoor living areas and efficient lighting and appliances; o new units to meet 5 star or equivalent energy efficiency standards by the end of 2010. ® This will ensure 33,000 new homes built per year will be more energy efficient, reducing energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions. ® This initiative will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 7,710 tonnes each year, resulting in annual savings of around 84,810 tonnes by 2020.

"Ban the banners", by outlawing Body Corporates and developers from banning energy efficient building materials. ® This will be achieved by amending the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 to ban new covenants and specific provisions within body corporate by- laws and statements that restrict an owner from using sustainable features such as lighter roof colours, solar hot water systems etc.

Require electricity sub-metering in new units and new office buildings , giving many commercial tenants an incentive for the first time to reduce their own power bills and in turn reduce greenhouse gas emissions. ® This will be achieved by introducing new legislation by the end of 2009 to mandate the installation of electricity sub-meters in all new office buildings and multi unit dwellings. ® This overcomes an existing problem where most office buildings have a single meter and tenants share the cost of electricity on the basis of floor area, creating a disincentive for individual tenants to reduce their energy consumption.

Require end of trip facilities for cyclists (including racks, lockers and showers) in all new major developments around key activity centres, and all new commercial buildings greater than 2, 000m2. ® We will achieve this by working with councils to include this requirement in all relevant local government planning schemes, and where necessary using state agency concurrence powers during the development assessment process. ® This will be phased in over time as councils develop new planning schemes giving industry time to adjust to new design requirements.

Cleaner Greener Buildings PAGE 5 For further information about this or any other of Anna Bligh's policies o go to www.anna4qld.com-au or email [email protected]

Cleaner Greener Bull PAGEgs 6 i , SURGERY CONNECT EXPANSION TO KEEP WAITING LISTS SHORTEST IN AU... Page 1 of 2

Home Home r Anna Sighs Policies and Media Releases About Contact SURGERY CONNECT EXPANSION TO KEEP WAITING Join LISTS SHORTEST IN AUSTRALIA Volunteer ALP Members' Private Web (. i A plan to expand the Government's successful Surgery Connect Anna's Labor Candidates program will deliver up to 20,000 new elective operations in Subscribe to Anna's eNems - ^- Queensland over the next three years. Election 2009 "Queensland's elective surgery waiting lists are now the shortest in the country nt Policies & Media Releases but more needs to be done," Ms Bligh said. >CJ[ LP? Apply for a Postal Vote "That's why we need to keep investing in our system in innovative ways like our Surgery Connect Program which has already slashed our waiting lists."

Queensland's flagship Surgery Connect program, which is now being picked up by other states, means Queensland Health can pay for public patients to have their operation in the private system. uNicrE to the "This is a great example of Queensland know how and when something works lustrallan Labor Party you stick with it - that's why I will make Surgery Connect a permanent feature of our health system," said the Premier.

"We will invest an extra $90 million into the Surgery Connect program during the next three years with the first of up to 20,000 extra operations starting in June.

"When this $90 million is added to our existing funding, Surgery Connect will have an annual budget of $30 million starting this year and then $40 million each year through to June 2012."

Ms Bligh said that at least $15 million of the funding will be dedicated to providing surgery to children on the waiting list.

"This investment will deliver up to 1100 additional procedures for children every year and that means children who need operations like having their tonsils removed will get the treatment they need quicker," she said.

The Premier said the Surgery Connect program had been an overwhelming success since it began in November 2007, having treated more than 7,800 public patients.

"In the last three months of 2008 Surgery Connect treated 1459 patients including 602 eye operations for conditions like cataracts, 174 orthopaedic operations including hip replacements and 178 ear, nose and throat surgeries.

"This new investment means record numbers of people will have their cataracts removed sooner or their hip or knees replaced so they can keep active and play with their grandchildren."

As Bligh said the Government's $10 billion Health Action Plan had delivered record numbers of doctors, nurses and allied health workers to Queensland public hospitals.

"Since 2005, doctors have increased from 4,552 to 6,267, nurses have grown from 21,911 to 27,689 and allied health workers have gone up 6,934 to 9,068," she said.

"We are starting to see the results - last year Queensland Health performed 122,031 elective surgeries - that's 10,451 more than took place in 2005 when 111,580 elective surgeries were carried out.

"Patients who have waited longer than doctors recommend will be the first priority for the 20,000 additional operations.

"We are using both public and private systems and employing a growing army of doctors and nurses but we need to keep making progress.

"That's why I want to inject additional funding into the system so that more patients get the surgery they need sooner to improve their lives."

Contact 07 32244500

download policy ere

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01 cros/details. asp?ID=484 14/04/2009 SURGERY CONNECT EXPANSION TO KEEP WAITING LISTS SHORTEST IN AU... Page 2 of 2

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join 1 Join Labor's team - Volunteer ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search Anna's Labor Members I Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld. alp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/0l_cros/details.asp?III=484 14/04/2009 03 March 2009 L 4, G S, ;,o -7 ' C ;c TO KEEP QUEEN \,AIAITING LISTS T :E SHOR1 EST H THE COUNTRY

Anna Bligh's Government will build on the improvements achieved in public hospitals with additional funding so that more Queenslanders get the treatment they need.

Our commitment to build a world -class health system in Queensland has not waivered.

The current $ 10 billion , five year Health Action Plan is the largest injection of funding Queensland ' s health system has ever seen.

It has made major inroads towards expanding and improving our health services across the State.

Our Toward Q2 ambition is for a Strong, Green , Smart, Healthy and Fair Queensland.

We know that a healthier Queensland is a more productive and prosperous Queensland.

That is why we have continued to pump record amounts of funding into our hospitals, clinics and health centres , employing record numbers of doctors and nurses.

This year's health budget of more than $8.35 billion is more than double what it was 10 years ago.

Queensland also has the largest health infrastructure program in Australia with $6 billion invested to expand, redevelop and build hospitals and other health services.

It's a Health Action Plan that is paying dividends with more public patients receiving free treatment now than ever before.

The Bligh Government has renewed and reshaped a health system that now has the shortest elective surgery waiting lists in Australia.

For example , 90 per cent of our most urgent elective surgery cases are being treated within 35 days.

However, we understand that one patient waiting too long for surgery is one patient too many. The job's not done yet . We've got a $ 10 billion Health Action Plan to finish, but we guarantee to do even more to improve our waiting list performance.

A re-elected Bligh Government will deliver up to 20 , 000 additional elective surgery operations over the next three years by expanding the successful Surgery Connect program.

KING QU EEK- SLAN D ERS AUSTRALIA' S HEALTHIEST PEOPLE

Keeping Queensland 's elective surgery waiting lists the shortest in the country PAGE 2 Labor's achievements in health:

More Surgery and Improved Patient Care

Queensland currently has the shortest elective surgery waiting lists in the country according to the latest Australian Institute of Health and Welfare State of our Public Hospitals Report.

Last year Queensland Health performed over 122,031 elective surgeries - that's 10,451 more than took place in 2005 when 111,580 elective surgeries were carried out.

- Queensland ' s public health system is treating more public patients than ever before. Last quarter, 380,973 people were treated in emergency departments which is 11,744 extra patients or just over 3 per cent increase compared to a year ago. Also, 218,908 people were admitted to hospital , 12,284 extra patients or an almost 6 per cent increase.

Surgery Connect is a program that pays for public patients to be treated in spare capacity at both public and private hospitals, has been a success. It has provided surgery to 7,500 patients since it began in November 2007.

Three dedicated Elective Surgery Centres are operating at Southport, Redcliffe and Caboolture Hospitals with another at QEII on Brisbane's southside on the way. This is as well as dedicated theatres at the Royal Brisbane and Women's, Nambour and Ipswich Hospitals.

In the past three years, the total hospital bed capacity in the public system has increased by 908 to 10,383 (includes 145 beds purchased in the private sector for use by public patients). By 2016, the total capacity will increase by at least a further 1,700 based on current expansion projects.

Expanded Workforce

Since the Health Action Plan was launched in October 2005, Queensland Health has employed 1,715 extra doctors, 5,778 extra nurses and 2,134 extra allied health professionals.

- More than 20 Nurse practitioners are now working in the public system, qualified and trained to take on new, enhanced roles to better support doctors. More will be trained and employed in the years ahead.

- A new brand of specialists - Rural Generalists - are specially trained to provide a range of different medical services in rural areas. There are currently 100 Generalists treating public patients in rural Queensland.

Keeping Queensland's elective surgery waiting lists the shortest in the country PAGE 3 - Another new role called a Physician Assistant is also being developed to assist doctors and reduce waiting times for patients.

Better Health Infrastructure

A $6 billion health infrastructure program - the largest ever undertaken in Australia - is delivering projects like:

® $1.1 billion Queensland Children 's Hospital ® $1.55 billion Gold Coast University Hospital ® $1.21 billion Sunshine Coast Hospital ® $450 million Cairns Hospital expansion ® $240 million Robina Hospital Expansion $150 million Nambour Hospital expansion $135 million Prince Charles Hospital redevelopment ® $74 million Rockhampton Hospital Improvement Project

Projects already completed include:

® $40 million Robina Hospital Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit ® $40.5 million for Primary and Community Health Care Centres at Carrara, Darnley Island , Mission Beach , Warraber Island , Eight Mile Plains and Nundah Stage 1 of the $ 135 million Prince Charles Hospital Redevelopment including a 30 bed ward , new ED, 27 ICU beds and two theatres ® $41 million Innisfail Hospital Redevelopment ® $10 million Ellen Barron Family Centre accommodating families with newborns at the Prince Charles Hospital ® $13 million Miles Hospital redevelopment

Significant Public Health Measures

We are significantly lifting the standards of Queenslanders' oral health by introducing fluoride to water supplies.

- The toughest anti-smoking legislation in the country has cracked down on smoking in clubs and hotels (the first in Australia ), patrolled beaches , sports stadiums , cars with children and outside public entrances.

A screening program to test the hearing of all Queensland newborns is underway.

Digital breast screening for quicker and clearer imaging is being rolled out across the state.

Keeping Queensland's elective surgery waiting lists the shortest in the country PAGE 4 ^y V KEEPING QU EENSL N S ELECTIVE l n i t LISTS THE SHORTEST I N THE COUNTRY

Our policy on Surgery Connect:

Guaranteeing the future of the successful Surgery Connect program by committing an extra $90 million during the next three years.

- An additional 20, 000 procedures, through Surgery Connect , over the next three years to keep Queensland ' s waiting lists the shortest in the country.

The additional procedures include up to 3 , 300 operations on children over the period.

The additional operations will commence from July this year.

It will prioritise people on the elective surgery waiting list who have been waiting longer than recommended for their surgery.

- Types of surgery that will be prioritised include ophthalmology , general surgery and orthopaedic . Paediatric surgery prioritised will include ear , nose, and throat and orthopaedic.

Under the program , Queensland Health pays for public patients to have their operation done where there is spare and appropriate surgical capacity in the private system . Some operations are also performed through extra sessions in public hospitals.

The program has been an overwhelming success since it began in November 2007, having treated more than 7 , 800 public patients in the private system so far.

During December quarter 2008 , 1,459 patients received their surgery under Surgery Connect , including 602 in ophthalmology, 178 ear, nose and throat, and 174 in orthopaedic . Of the total number of these patients , 177 were children.

- The $90 million investment builds on an extra $ 50 million over two years (including 2008-09) that had already been committed towards Surgery Connect.

For further information about this or any other of Anna 6ligh's policies go to w nw.anna4gId.com.au or email [email protected], org.au Keeping Queensland's elective surgery waiting lists the shortest in the country PAGE 5 Keeping Quee slap 's elective surgery waiting lists the shortest in the country PAGE 6 PREMIER PROMISES PERFECT TEN FOR APPRENTICES Page 1 of 1

Home Home r Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases About ,li1ri1; ^>t^rir„ PREMIER PROM ISES PERFECT TEN FOR APPRENTICES 81yo;Yi hl:u(.nrI.'., Contact Join A policy stating that ten percent of workers on every State and Volunteer Federal infrastructure project will be apprentices and trainees is set to ALP Members' Private Web be put in place under a new Bligh Government. Anna's Labor Candidates Premier Anna Nigh said the plan - which expands on an existing State Subscribe to Anna's eNews Government training scheme - will support thousands of new apprentice Election 2009 positions for Queensland. Policies & Media Releases Apply for a Postal Vote The new ten percent plan will:

Expand the State Government 's existing 10% training policy to include any Search Go construction or civil works contracts let by the State Government worth more .lolly in l}Z' than $500,000 including works carried out by Government Owned Corporations, Alliance Projec' Special Vehicle Contracts and Public Private Partnerships DONATE (these forms of projects were excluded under the previous scheme) ^^to the Cover infrastructure contracts delivered with Federal Funds administered by ^u Aunlrallan Labor natty the Queensland Government

"The Queensland economy needs these young workers - they are the foot soldiers who will build our prosperity after the global financial crisis has passed," said the Premier.

"Less than 12 months ago we were tackling a serious skills shortage and we need to continue to plan for when the good times return.

"Our capital works program for next year is worth $14.7 billion - around $7 billion worth of those projects would not have been covered without the expanded scheme.

"This ten percent plan means the entire $14.7 billion program will now support up to 2,228 apprentice or trainee positions."

The Premier said the policy means that Queensland's skills base will gain the maximum benefit from the Federal Government's Economic Stimulus Plan.

"Around $4.45 billion worth of projects to be delivered in Queensland by the State Government under the Federal Economic Stimulus plan will now be covered by our ten percent policy," said Ms Bligh.

"That will support over 1,300 new apprentice or trainee positions."

Ms Bligh said there are currently 48,066 apprentices and 43,691 trainees working in Queensland while apprentice and trainee numbers have grown by 25% over the last three years compared to 7% nationally.

"But the Global Financial Crisis means Queensland is experiencing a significant downturn in a range of industries, including building and construction and that has led to a reduction in new apprentice and trainee positions," she added.

"We need to stop that decline and make sure the existing apprentice and trainee positions are retained," said the Premier.

Contacts 07 32244500

rtj download policy here

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web 1 Advanced Search I Anna's Labor Members I Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected] lp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_ems/details.asp"III=485 14/04/2009 4 March 2009 SUH and Anna Btigh ' s Government is committed to ensuring Queenslanders have the skills to build Tomorrow's Queensland.

We know that we will need a skilled and flexible workforce so we are well equipped to deliver our record $17 Billion infrastructure plan. In the last ten years we have halved unemployment and doubled growth. We want to continue to lay the foundations to build tomorrows Queensland.

We recognise the importance of ensuring our young people are skilled and employed so their future is bright.

That's why we are committing to enforcement of apprentice and training requirement on all future government projects.

As a result of the current global economic situation, Queensland is experiencing a significant downturn in a range of industries, including building and construction.

The Bligh Government has already stood by the commitment to our building program despite the global economic crisis. Our commitment to this program underpins employment for around 119,000 Queenstanders.

When this economic crisis has passed the Bligh Government wants Queensland to be in a stronger, not weaker, position. We are committed to ensuring three out of four Queenslanders will hold a trade, training and tertiary qualification.

Our promise today is that a Bligh Government will protect and grow apprentice and trainee numbers by requiring a training guarantee of 10%.

This program will:

Create new apprentice and trainee positions Ensure we are skilling Queenslanders in the building, construction and information technology areas.

Skilling Queensland PAGE 2 Some of Labor's recent achievements:

® In 1993 the Labor Government introduced a 10% training policy as part of the State Government Purchase Policy. This required that 10% of the labour hours on all applicable state government building and construction projects be used to increase skills of apprentices, trainees and cadets.

The 10% training policy has been successful on government projects. Current examples of project underway include the 120 apprentices involved in delivering the $1.88 billion Gateway Bridge Duplication and the 48 apprentices working on the State funded section of the Ipswich Motorway project.

There are currently 48 , 066 apprentices and 43 ,691 trainees (as at 31 Dec 08) in Queensland . Queensland apprentice numbers have grown by 25% over the last 3 years compared to 7% nationally . Queensland is leading the way when it comes to skilling , we need to continue this work and make sure there are skilled Queenslander for the future.

® Queensland's school based apprenticeships and traineeship (SAT's) number make up around 40% of the total school based apprentices and trainees in Australia. Queensland Skills Plan target to double the number of school based apprentices and trainees from 6,200 to 12 , 400 by 2010

® Since Anna Bligh became Premier in September 2007 we have provided 4294 million for TAFE institutes to support the delivery of priority training for Queensland's industries. We have invested $17.1 million to create 4250 additional trade training places, bringing the total number of places to more than 8,500 over 2 years.

Skilling Queensland PAGE3 I S i A Bligh Government will:

Support the growth of apprentices and trainees by:

® Expanding the 10% government training policy for building and construction contracts to include any construction or civil works contract let by the state government.

® This will include any contract for infrastructure and any information technology contract which have a value of more than $500,000

® We will implement this on contracts delivered with Federal Funds administered by the Queensland Government

® The current training policy was designed to maximise the potential of the Queensland Government 's capital works program to address skills shortages

® This policy will now require private companies who are awarded State government contracts to have 10% of all labour hours attributed to apprentices and trainees

This commitment is at no cost to government as it will be a contractual requirement to ensure deliver and compliance

Skilling Queensland PAGE4 :' ; v Li JJ

For further information about this or any other of Anna Bligh's policies go to www anna4gldreoen.au or email information®gld,alp, org.au

Skilfing Queensland PAGE 5 cla

The examples below provided further detail, but based on the calculations inherent in the 10% policy, a figure can be derived as an indication of the amount of investment required to secure one Full-Time Equivalent apprentice or trainee position.

Based on the current 10% of labour hours requirement, and the standard 0.04% and 0.08% target calculations for Civil and Building works respectively, the following can be assumed, given that the contractors are fully compliant:

® Every $3 . 5mit expended by the Government PER YEAR on Building works yields 1 FTE apprentice or trainee position FOR THAT YEAR.

® Every $6.9mit expended by the Government PER YEAR on Civil works yields 1 FTE apprentice or trainee position FOR THAT YEAR.

These numbers also assume no variations to 10% requirements. In practice, several major civil projects are varied downward according to actual material costs and design. However, the above numbers still provide a useful indication of the efficacy of the policy.

Due to the short period in which Construction Skills Queensland has been collecting 10% information, full information is not yet available on actual FTE outcomes, but the following examples show how several key projects plan to place apprentices and trainees in line with the above estimations.

Case study 1 Northern Busway : $271,500,000 Duration: Approx. 2 yrs Target Hours: 108,600 Planned Hours for Apprentice and Trainee Employment: 81,490 Yearly Apprentice/Trainee Hours (2 yr project): 40,745 FTE Equivalent (assume 40hrs per week, 52 weeks): 19.7 FTE positions

Case Study 2 Safelink Alliance: $670,000,000 Duration: Approx. 2 yrs Target Hours: 268,000 Planned Hours for Apprentice and Trainee Employment: 201,000 Yearly Apprentice/Trainee Hours (2 yr project): 100,500 FTE Equivalent (assume 40hrs per week, 52 weeks): 48.3 FTE positions

It should be noted that the above assumes full conversion of planned or target apprentice/ trainee hours into FTE positions. Obviously, some part-time employment will be utilised during the project. For the purposes of this analysis, the above is a reasonable indication, but more exact numbers on actual FTE placement will be available once data collection is complete.

S ill Ung Queensland PAGE 6 NEW KINDERGARTENS TO GIVE CHILDREN A FLYING START Page 1 of 2

Home Home r Anna sigh's Polices and Media Releases About NEW KINDERGARTENS TO GIVE CH Contact ILDREN A FLYING glubllr d If r.'tli lirrtr, .bill START Volunteer ALP Members' Private Web The State Government will spend $32 million to open 18 new and two Anna's Labor Candidates upgraded kindergartens at State and non-State schools across subscribe to Anna's ehews Queensland over the next two years. Election 2009 The new centres are part of Anna Bligh's plan for 240 new and expanded Policies & Media Releases kindergarten services by 2014 at a cost of more than $300 million, which was Apply for a Postal Vote announced in September last year. 1 Today, the Premier has outlined exactly where the first kindergartens will go and the regions where the rest of the 240 new and upgraded centres will be based.

"Eight new.. kindergartens,.. ..,ill. ^ n next yea, ...,.,t ng an esm,.t„d $L, ^^^^^^^--. D MATE and 12 more worth $19 million will be opened to children in 2011," said the to the Premier today. Australian Labor Party

"These kindergartens represent the first steps in the single largest investment in kindergarten education by any Queensland Government.

"These first 20 kindergartens will provide the model for the next 220 new and upgraded kindergartens to be built between 2012 and 2014,

"I want Queensland to offer its children a flying start in life and that's what these kindergartens will achieve."

The eight new kindergartens will be opened by the end of 2010 at: Seaforth State School, Mudgeeraba State School, Stretton State College, Prince of Peace in Everton Hills, St Andrews in Redlynch, Beaconsfield State School in Mackay, Oonoonba State School in Townsville and Moorooka State School.

Ten brand new kindergartens will be opened by the end of 2011 at: Woodford State School, Tin Can Bay State School, Beachmere State School, Forest Lake College, Gaven State School, Deception Bay North State School, Fairview Heights State School in Toowoomba, Sunset State School in Mt Ise, Crestmead State School and Rochedale South State School.

The Premier said that two extended kindergartens will be opened in Jimboomba State School and Carina State School by the end of 2011.

"This policy is part of a far reaching education project to provide all Queensland children with access to high quality early education before they start school," she said.

"There are more than 350 State Government funded community kindergartens in Queensland but our population continues to grow and we need more of these centres to meet that demand.

"That's why we will deliver these 240 centres to provide kindergarten services for up to 10,000 Queensland children."

There are currently about 53,000'kindy-aged' children in Queensland but only 12,000 of them attend kindergarten where a qualified teacher delivers a recognised education program.

Another 29,000 children attend child care centres but less than 10 per cent of these have access to an education program delivered by a qualified teacher.

The Premier said the 240 new centres will be based at:

EDUCATION DISTRICT NUMBER OF SERVICES NUMBER OF PLACES Roma District 1 50 Toowoomba District 7 300 The Downs District 5 220 Warwick District 2 100 Central Coast District 12 530 Central Queensland District 6 260 Central West District 1 50 Cairns Coastal District 13 570 Tablelands Johnstone District 3 130

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/O1_ems/details.asp?ID=486 14/04/2009 There are currently about 53,000 'kindy-aged' children in Queensland but only 12,000 of them attend kindergarten where a qualified teacher delivers a recognised education program.

Another 29,000 children attend child care centres but less than 10 per cent of these have access to an education program delivered by a qualified teacher.

The Premier said the 240 new centres will be based at:

EDUCATION DISTRICT NUMBER OF NUMBER OF SERVICES PLACES Roma District 1 50 Toowoomba District 7 300 The Downs District 5 220 Warwick District 2 100 Central Coast District 12 530 Central Queensland District 6 260 Central West District 1 50 Cairns Coastal District 13 570 Tablelands Johnstone District 3 130 Brisbane Central and West District 7 300 Brisbane North District 15 660 Brisbane South District 17 750 South East Brisbane District 20 880 Mackay Whitsunday District 16 700 Moreton East District 14 620 Moreton West District 3 130 Mount Isa District 4 180 Townsville District 18 800 Gold Coast District 20 880 Logan Albert Beaudesert District 19 840 Sunshine Coast North District 8 300 Sunshine Coast South District 19 840 Wide Bay North District 4 180 Wide Bay South District 5 220 Wide Bay West District 1 50

The program will create approximately 2500 full time construction jobs over the five year period and support positions for up to 850 early childhood teachers.

"We will use our partnership with the Creche and Kindergarten Association of Queensland, other providers and the Federal Government to establish these extra kindergarten services," said the Premier.

Ms Bligh said the early childhood education initiative would build on the State Government's successful introduction of the Prep year in 2007.

"This year 97 per cent of eligible children are enrolled in Prep across Queensland and they are making gains in numeracy and literacy, physical development, social skills and communication skills," she said.

"This extra year of school has delivered clear benefits and that is why we are turning to the year before Prep so we can really give our children the flying start they deserve." Contact 07 32244500

Policy Media Release: Kindergartens for Queens[and PAGE 2 Policy Media Release: Kindergartens for Queensland PAGE 3 05 March 2009 rd J r[,,,' 7 education

Anna Bligh's Government is committed to a smart Queensland by providing better quality childhood education to secure a flying start for Queensland's children.

To ensure every child can access a high quality education program, a Btigh Government will introduce a non-compulsory teacher-led kindergarten education program for 31/2 to 41/2 year olds.

Currently only 29 percent, or 12,000 of Queensland's 53,000 children aged 31/2 to 41/2 participate in a quality early education program delivered by a qualified teacher.

Another 29,000 children attend child care centres but less than 10 percent of these have access to an educational program delivered by a qualified teacher.

The remaining 12,000 do not attend any early education or child care services and are generally cared for by their parents, grandparents or through family day care type services.

Literacy and numeracy are critical for life success. International research has demonstrated that investment in a child's early years is crucial to their educational success in later life.

That's why we announced in September 2008 that we will provide 240 new and expanded kindergarten services across the State by 2014 at a cost of more than $300 million.

This will double the capacity of Queensland kindergartens. It will ensure that children who are currently not attending a kindergarten, long day care, or other centre-based program can do so. It will also provide employment opportunities for approximately 850 (FTE) additional early childhood teachers in Queensland.

During the Q2 community consultation, Queenslanders voiced strong support for prep and expanded kindy services.

Our promise today is that a re-elected Bligh Government will open the first 20 of these new kindergarten services in 2010 and 2011.

o We will commence with eight sites to be operational in 2010. o A further 12 sites will be operational in 2011. The remaining 220 services will progressively open in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Flying Start for Children PAGE 2 The Bligh Government has a proven track record in implementing ambitious reform - rolling out the prep year across more than 1000 schools on time and on budget.

Flying Start for Children PAGE 3 Ting Real Pr c remiss Some of Labor ' s recent achievements in early childhood education:

® Under the Labor Government, Queensland joined the rest of Australia by introducing a full-time prep year in 2007 and by lifting the school starting age by six months to better prepare children for Year 1.

Already 97 percent of eligible Queensland children are attending prep (exceeding the national average of 93 percent). They are reaping the benefits of gains in literacy and numeracy, physical development and social and communication skills.

® The Bligh Government increased funding to $38 million per year to Creche and Kindergarten Association affiliated community kindergartens to provide high quality early education services.

® $21.3 million was provided to buy and/or refurbish facilities to provide early childhood education and care services at Mackay, Toowoomba, Nanango, Beenleigh, Ayr and Beaudesert, Rockhampton, West End and The Gap.

$1.44 million was allocated over four years for child health checks and immunisation for children during the Prep year, including: o $180,000 a year plus $75,000 set up costs provided to the Red Cross to deliver child health checks at three schools in Ipswich, and o $180,000 a year plus $85,000 set up costs provided to The George Street Neighbourhood Centre to deliver to four schools in Mackay.

® $2.3 million was allocated over four years to pilot a volunteer seniors and grandparents reading to children program in 15 locations, including: o $2.1 million over four years provided to the Smith Family to operate the program in Townsville-Thuringowa, Mackay-Whitsunday, Wide Bay, Fitzroy-Central West, Caboolture-Pine Rivers, Darting Downs, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane South, Brisbane North and the Gold Coast, and to research service provision options in Cape York, Torres Strait and Far North Queensland o $186,000 to the Carpentaria Shire Council to operate the program in Normanton.

Over the past two years a total of $27 million has been provided for the Bound for Success pre-Prep early learning program in 35 Indigenous communities, including in the Torres Strait and Cape education district.

Flying Start for Children PAGE 4 ^ 7qv-_l, : part TC and Chi A Bligh Government will provide 240 additional new and expanded kindergarten services across the State by 2014 at a cost of more than $300 million.

The first eight new kindergartens will open in 2010, costing an estimated $13 million, with a further 12, estimated to cost $19 million to be operational in 2011.

A Bligh Government will:

Provide capital grants for the construction costs of kindergartens selected for delivery on non state school sites . ® Agree to review with the Non State Sector, the use of the Block Grant Authority as a funding source for kindergartens delivered under the Early Years program. ® Provide capital funding for kindergartens on state school sites.

A Bligh Government will:

® Open eight new kindergartens in 2010 at: Seaforth State School Mudgeeraba State School Stretton State College Prince of Peace, Everton Hills St Andrews, Redlynch Beaconsfield State School, Mackay Oonoonba State School, Townsville Moorooka State School.

Open 10 new kindergartens in 2011 at: Woodford State School Tin Can Bay State School Beachmere State School Forest Lake College Gaven State School Deception Bay North State School Fairview Heights State School, Toowoomba Sunset State School, Mt Isa Crestmead State School Rochedale South State School.

Open two extended kindergartens in 2011 at: Jimboomba State School Carina State School.

Flying Start for Children PAGE 5 The total 240 additional services are expected to provide kindergarten services for more than 10,000 Queenslanders. Depending on future demographic trends and movements in the commercial child care sector these comprise:

The construction of these facilities is expected to create 130,000 weeks of employment in the construction industry over the next five years - that equates to 2500 jobs over the same period.

The new kindergarten program will provide employment opportunities for approximately 850 (FTE) additional early childhood teachers in Queensland and the opportunity for up-skilling the existing Early Childhood workforce.

Recognising that different families have different needs, teacher-led kindergarten education will be available to a range of services such as day care centres, CEtK centres, state and non-state school sites, as well as mobile services and outreach centres working closely with playgroups and family day care services.

State Government funding for CEtK will continue and parents will continue to contribute for C&K, day care, and other services. Flying Start for Children PAGE 6 A Bligh Government believes child care should be affordable for all families and it will continue to work with the Commonwealth to finalise subsidy arrangements as kindy services are extended particularly to private child care centres.

Flying Start for Children PAGE 7 urLIi:(1,[i [in For further information about this or any other of Anna (high's policies go to aqww,anna4gkL.com.au or email inforrnation®qld alp.org.au

Flying Start for Children PAGE 8 ACTION TO PROTECT JOBS IN THE NORTH WEST MINERAL PROVINCE Page I of 1

Home Home - Anna Bligh's Polices and Media Releases About ACTION TO :l* lit oll'i Contact PROTECT JOBS I N THE NORTH WEST Join MINERAL PROVINCE Volunteer -;; Premier Anna Bligh has announced more than $22 million worth of ALP Members' Private Web new projects in the North West over the next three years to create or Anna's Labor Candidates retain hundreds of jobs in the region. Subscribe to Anna's eNews "More than $13 million in funding will begin to flow from June this year and will Election 2009 create 170 direct jobs and many more indirect jobs over the next three years," Policies & Media Releases said the Premier. Apply for a Postal Vote The funding, from the $100 million Sustainable Resource Communities (SRC) support package has been earmarked for projects in the North West Mineral n Province that provide the maximum employment. "These projects have been specially selected because they prepare for the future and supply jobs in the region now," said Ms Bligh. "This region has been badly hit by the Global Financial Crisis and we know we must do everything we can to create employment during these tough economic to the times. 9uarallan Labor Parry "But these are also vital projects that will improve road infrastructure, health services and recreation facilities in the region and funding will start to flow for the six projects from June."

The projects are: Cloncurry Hospital Aged Care Annex - $6.5 million new 10 bed aged care annex attached to the Cloncurry Hospital upgrading the communities existing 3 bed capacity and adding 7 new beds. To be completed by June 2012.

Cloncurry Pool upgrade - $400 000 contribution to Cloncurry Regional Council for the further upgrade to the pool including a mobility hoist, upgrade of the amenities block, and other priority works to improve all year round access to the pool. To be completed by June 2010.

Dialysis Patient Accommodation - $800 000 new four bedroom/bathroom dwelling to provide accommodation for renal dialysis patients from Mt Isa Hospital. To be completed by June 2010.

Flinders Hwy - $4.9 million worth of flood mitigation improvements on the Flinders Highway between Julia Creek and Cloncurry, to improve safety, capacity and reliability, with work to be undertaken at:

o Box Creek. Raising of a key section of the road, replacement of existing drainage structures and reconstruction of pavement. Work will be conducted on a critical 1km section of the Flinders Highway located around 50km west of Julia Creek. Project will cost approximately $3 million.

o Holly Joe Creek. Construction of new culverts to provide additional drainage capacity, replacement of existing drainage structures and reconstruction of pavement. Work will be conducted on a critical 400 metre section of the Flinders Highway located around 45km west of Julia Creek. Project will cost approximately $1.9 million.

Gregory Camooweal Road surface extension - Paving of sections of the Gregory Camooweal Road between Camooweal and Gregory, at a cost of $5 million. This project not only services the communities of Doommadgee and Gregory and Century Mine but also provides construction employment opportunities from Myuma P/L to deliver indigenous employment and training.

- New Staff retention accommodation - facilities to retain key frontline health and police staff - 5 new or upgraded dwellings to ensure attraction and retention of key health and Police staff for Mt Ise. $4.52 million

"Funding for each of these projects will start in June meaning there will be an immediate jobs boost for the region," said the Premier.

Contacts 07 32244500

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected]

Site by ToadShow

http://w,,vw.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=487 14/04/2009 $35 MILLION PLAN TO IMPROVE QLD FISHING FOR ANGLERS Page 1 of 2

Home Home > Anna Bliah's Policies and Media Releases au-ace rIEXT. About II?!''III(r ),' J I' {o1u(. Contact $35 MILLION PLAN TO IMPROVE QLD FISHING FOR Join ANGLERS Volunteer ALP Members' Private Web NEW artificial reefs, pontoons and boat ramps are part of the State Government's $35 million fishing infrastructure plan for Queensland. Anna's Labor Candidates Subscribe to Anna's eNews Premier Anna Bligh said the plan will create 273 jobs and is part of a Election 2009 three year package to support fishing across the State. Policies & Media Releases Apply for a Postal Vote "More than 700,000 Queenslanders fish for recreation and our waterways have lured anglers from across Australia and around the globe," said the Premier.

1 "Queensland boasts some of the best recreational fishing spots in the world but we need to ensure we offer the fishing infrastructure to match our State's natural gifts.

"This policy is good news for anglers and those who work in fishing. It is also an important boost to our tourism industry,"

Ms Bligh said the State Government will:

- Commit $10 million in grants to local Councils to construct 24 new pontoons and floating walkways throughout Queensland over the next three years. Commit $24 million in grants to local Councils to construct or upgrade 15 new boat ramps by the end of 2012. o Build three new artificial reefs to add to the three the State Government has already committed to with construction to start in late 2010.

"These walkways, pontoons and boat ramps will mean fishers and boaties have safe and secure access to their vessels. They can ensure safer access to trailer boats and make it easier to get boats in and out of the water," said the Premier,

Ms Sigh said work will start next year on two new artificial reefs in Moreton Bay Marine Park to add to the Harry Atkinson reef already being constructed North West of Peel Island at a cost of $1 million

"Today I can commit to a further three reef sites to increase recreational fishing opportunities from late 2010 at a cost of $1 million," she said.

"These sites will take the number of artificial reefs in the bay to six and will be selected in consultation with fishing interest groups - but sites where reefs were once naturally occurring will be a priority."

In addition to these measures Premier Bligh said the Government would provide $175,000 funding to continue the popular "Living the Queensland Lifestyle" Free Kids Fishing Clinic program with 100 new clinics.

"So far more than 2000 children have attended these clinics which we run in partnership with Sunfish since we established them in 2006.

"They have been a huge success and that is why we will established 100 new clinics in areas across the state where children can receive basic fishing tuition and an awareness of fisheries conservation," she said.

The funding for these measures will come from existing funds in the Queensland Transport budget over the next three years.

The 24 new pontoons and floating walkways will be constructed at:

a Birdsville a Rosslyn Bay in Yeppoon a Dungeness near Cardwell Karumba north of Normanton Stratford near Cairns a Maroochydore " Tallebudgera Creek Paradise Point at Broadwater Redlands Bundaberg Hervey Bay Maryborough

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=488 14/04/2009 $35 MILLION PLAN TO IMPROVE QLD FISHING FOR ANGLERS Page 2 of 2

Fisherman Islands in Brisbane Bribie Island Ningi near Bribie Island Ziizie near Emu Park Indooroopilly in Brisbane Buxton near Childers Tuan near Maryborough Turkey Beach south of Tannum Sands Port Douglas Barramundi Creek north of Ayr o Magnetic Island o Coconut Point on the Johnstone River,

The 15 new and upgraded boat ramps will be constructed at:

Mackay Indooroopilly o St George Walkers Point near Maryborough Winfield north of Bundaberg Rivers Heads near Hervey Bay Shute Harbour Bundaberg Shorncliffe Manly Scarborough Townsville Buddina on the Sunshine Coast Pelican Waters also on the Sunshine Coast. Russell Island in Redlands

Contacts 07 32244500

[, download policy here

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I loin Labor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search I Anna's Labor Members I Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld . alp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://vAw,7.queenslandlabor.org/01-ems/details.asp?ID=41010 14/04/2009 07 March 2009 Fishing for b future Anna Bligh ' s Government is committed to improve fishing for Queensland anglers and those lured to our waterways from across Australia and around the world.

We know each year more than 700,000 Queenslanders fish for recreation, taking home fish, crabs and prawns or they catch and release.

We recognise the importance of recreational fishing to Queensland ' s outdoor lifestyle, for the recreational fishing and tourism industries.

The Bligh Government has a proud track record of improving fish stocks, safety for anglers and encouraging more people to enjoy fishing.

Management of wild-caught fish stocks and regular stocking of freshwater dams, weirs and rivers throughout the State has significantly increased the recreational fishing opportunities.

Our promise is that a re-elected Bligh Government will:

Commit $10 million in grants to local Councils to construct 24 new pontoons and floating walkways throughout Queensland over the next three years. ® Commit $24 million in grants to local Councils to construct or upgrade 15 new boat ramps by the end of 2012. ® Build three new artificial reefs to add to the three the State Government has already committed to with construction to start in late 2010.

Fishing for the Future PAGE 2 rc ress Some of Labor's recent achievements support the future of recreational fishing in Queensland:

® With 8% of the area of Moreton Bay Marine Park set aside as yellow conservation zones which are open to recreational fishers, but closed to commercial fishers with the exception of bait netting.

54% of the Moreton Bay Marine Park closed to trawling

® Moreton Bay Marine park's green zones have been increased from 0.5% to 16% to protect one of the world's great marine environments and its fish stocks for future generations.

® Up to 119 commercial fishing licences bought out in the $15.1 million Moreton Bay Marine Park rezoning process.

Fifty boat ramps have been funded for construction or upgrade since 2006

® The Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme, introduced to support the development of recreational fisheries throughout regional Queensland in 2000, has provided more than $2.9 million for fish restocking activities

® 100 free fishing clinics for more than 2000 children

® $1.5 million has been invested in fish stocking to improve the availability of fingerlings for stocking activities.

Fishing for the Future PAGE 3 Fishing for the Future A Bligh Government will:

® Invest at least $24 million over three years to construct or upgrade at least 15 new boat ramps over the next three years in partnership with Queensland councils- creating around 187 jobs for Queen slanders.

® Provide funds of at least $ 10 million over three years to Queensland councils to support construction of more than 24 new pontoons or floating walkways to improve safety and access for boaties. Walkways or pontoons beside ramps can ensure safer access to trailer boats and improve efficiency of access for boast to enter and leave the water - creating approximately 78 jobs.

® We have already committed to three artificial reefs in the Moreton Bay Marine Park to increase opportunities for recreational fishing at a cost of $1 million . We have commenced building one reef - the Harry Atkinson reef North West of Peel Island. We have committed to two other artificial reefs in this package.

These three reefs are:

Harry Atkinson . North West of Peel Island . The first deployment of granite boulders has happened on this site . This is regarded as a "mums and dads" site, accessible in small boats in good weather. ® A site east of Bribie Island . This site will be constructed in collaboration with the Queensland Gamefishing Association. It will be designed with a tall profile to attract pelagic fish. ® a site North West of Moreton Island. This site will be constructed in consultation with the spear fishing sector.

We commit to a further three reef sites to increase recreational fishing opportunities from late 2010 at a cost of $1 million creating eight jobs. These sites will be selected in consultation with fishing interest groups and after assessment of initial outcomes of the above trial sites. Sites where reefs were once naturally occurring will also be considered to reinstate bay and inshore reefs to support these once great fishing spots as they are easier to access for small craft.

We will work with recreational fishers as part of this further package of artificial reef development to investigate a future site for an artificial reef at or near the Habitat Protection Zone South of the Marine National Park MP32 in the Moreton Bay Marine Park, adjacent to South Stradbroke Island.

® Provide $175 000 funding to continue the very popular " Living the Queensland Lifestyle" Free Kids Fishing Clinics program with 100 new clinics. o Clinics are conducted across Queensland in coastal and inland centres o Children receive basic fishing tuition , an awareness of fisheries conservation issues and the social and ethical responsibilities of recreational fishers

Fishing for the Future PAGE 4 o Children attending the clinics are also provided with rods, reels and other fishing equipment free of charge. o Co-ordination of the program is undertaken by Sunfish and local Department of Primary Industries Et Fisheries Fishcare Volunteers

Pontoon and Walkway Sites

Site Council Electorate

Birdsville water- Diamantina Mt isa hole pontoon Shire Rosslyn Bay boat Rockhampton Keppel harbour pontoon Regional Dungeness Hinchinbrook Hinchinbrook Herbert River Shire floating walkway Norman River Carpentaria Mt Isa Gilbert Street Shire Karumba pontoon Barron River Cairns Regional Barron River Stratford pontoon Bradman Avenue Sunshine Coast Maroochydore Cod Hole Regional floating walkway Murlong Gold Coast City Currumbin Crescent Tallebudgera Ck floating walkway Donald Avenue Gold Coast City Broadwater Paradise Pt floating walkway Weinam Creek Redland City Redlands boat ramp pontoon Queen St Bundaberg Bundaberg Bundaberg Regional Pontoon Urangan Boat Fraser Coast Hervey Bay Harbour Regional pontoon extension South St Fraser Coast Maryborough Maryborough Regional Pontoon

Fishing for the Future PAGE 5 Council Electorate Port Drive Brisbane City Lytton Whyte Island Fisherman Islands Pontoon Bellara Moreton Bay Pumicestone Bribie Island Regional floating walkway Beachmere Moreton Bay Pumicestone Boat Ramp Regional Ningi Creek floating walkway Coorooman Ck Rockhampton Keppel Zilzie pontoon Regional Meiers Rd Brisbane City Indooroopilly Indooroopilly Replace BCC Pontoon Buxton floating Bundaberg Burnett walkway Re ional Tuan floating Fraser Coast Maryborough walkway Regional Turkey Beach Gladstone Burnett floating walkway Regional Newell Cairns Regional Cook Port Douglas Pontoon Barramundi Burdekin Shire Burdekin Creek Burdekin floating walkway Nelly Bay Townsville City Townsville Harbour Magnetic Island boat ramp pontoon Coconut Point Cassowary Hinchinbrook Johnstone River Coast Regional Pontoon

Fishing for the Future PAGE 6 Boat Ramp Sites

Site Council East Point (Pioneer River) new boat ramp. Mackay Negotiations underway with council and the Regional developer to determine year of construction. Indooroopilly (Meiers Road) boat ramp BCC reconstruction St George Bowen Street boat ramp widening Balonne SC Walkers Point boat ramp reconstruction Bundaberg RC Winfield boat ramp reconstruction Bundaberg RC Rivers Heads (eastern side) boat ramp Fraser Coast reconstruction RC Shute Harbour new boat ramp Whitsunday RC Riverview (Bundaberg) boat ramp reconstruction Bundaberg and upgrade. Planning and approvals underway Regional March 09. Shorncliffe (Sinbad St) boat ramp reconstruction BCC and new pontoon. Manly boat harbour (northern) boat ramp BCC reconstruction Scarborough boat harbour boat ramp reconstruction Moreton Bay and new pontoon Regional Saunders Beach boat ramp reconstruction Townsville City Council Adaluma Avenue (Buddina) boat ramp Sunshine reconstruction Coast Regional Pelican Waters - 2 by single lane boat ramp Sunshine reconstructions Coast Regional Russell Island (Jock Kennedy Park) new boat ramp. Redland City

Fishing for the Future PAGE7 For further information For further information about this or any other of Anna Bligh's policies go to www.anna4gld . com.au or email [email protected]. au

Fishing for the Future PAGE 8 Bligh Pledge on Children's Health Upgrades Page 1 of 1

Home Home r Anna Blich's Policies and Media Releases a_ERCF nE:

"Under today's policy announcement every new or expanded ED will have dedicated areas to ensure children and their parents have a safe and secure place to wait for treatment.

`This plan will help deliver better and quicker treatment to sick and injured children and much of that care will be delivered closer to where families live.

"In an emergency, parents should take their children to the nearest Emergency Department.

"But in Inner-Brisbane, the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and the Princess Alexandra Hospital Emergency Departments are specialist adult facilities.

"When possible families living nearby these hospitals should instead take sick or injured children to the Royal Children's Hospital or the Mater Children's Hospital."

Contacts 07 32244500

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search I Anna's Labor Members I Anna Blish's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St 5th Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld . alp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=489 14/04/2009 UPGRADES AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS TO BREAK HOSPITAL BOTTLENEC... Page 1 of 2

Home Home . Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases About WI III Dlt I ?c•jtt:; UPGRADES AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS TO BREAK Contact !: i. l'Itlo ralLiil:nl-I. Join HOSPITAL BOTTLENECKS Volunteer Premier Anna Bligh has launched a major new $250 million health ALP Members' Private Web building program and plan to train a team of 30 nurse practitioners to Anna's Labor Candidates work in the State's busiest Emergency Departments. Subscribe to Anna's eNews Ms Bligh said new rehabilitation beds were also part of the plan to free up the Election 2009 Tl- Policies & Media Releases State's busiest EDs with the total building program creating over 1000 new M61 jobs. Apply for a Postal Vote ^ P?^- "This plan will help unclog our hospitals and make them more efficient so they 1 Gol can treat more Queenslanders," Ms Bligh said.

"My Government has listened to senior doctors and nurses at our public hospitals about how we can best tackle bottlenecks head on and we will deliver for them." 17 ()NATE ,In the The package of measures includes: Australian Labor Party

ED upgrades totalling $144.5 million in Brisbane, Logan, Redlands, Ipswich, Caboolture, Bundaberg and Toowoomba. o New designated areas for children and their parents to wait for treatment, away from adults who may be drunk or under the influence of drugs to be added to all new ED projects, o $97.2 million for 89 more rehabilitation beds in Brisbane, Townsville and Rockhampton 30 new nurse practitioners with greater treating capabilities will work in EDs to cut down on waiting times at a cost of $7.8 million over three years. Regulation change so that patients to be discharged by a registered nurse after the assessment and consent of a doctor

The Premier said the ED upgrades would deliver up to 76 new bays and beds across Queensland.

"These places will make a huge difference to these busy hospitals which are dealing with greater demand than ever before," she said.

"Creating a designated area for young patients in all new ED units will also make an important difference to both staff and patients."

The Premier said the plan to create up to 89 new rehabilitation beds for Townsville, Rockhampton and Sandgate will mean more patients can be transferred out of hospital and into facilities that better suit their needs.

Approximately 40 similar places were introduced to the Queensland Health system in Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville and the Gold Coast during the last 12 months.

"This plan will more than double the number of similar places in Queensland and help unclog our hospitals making them more efficient so they can treat more Queenslanders," Ms Bligh said.

"These rehabilitation beds are about helping older and frail Queenslanders get out of hospital and move towards regaining their independence."

The Premier said that on any night in Queensland public hospitals there are on average 450 beds occupied by aged and frail patients who would be better cared for in other facilities.

"Many of these patients would receive more appropriate care in special rehabilitation or transition care facilities where they would be supported in their return to home or to an aged care facility," she said.

"Freeing up hospital beds by investing in more transition and rehabilitation beds, allows the beds to become available for patients requiring hospital admission following their treatment in an ED."

Ms Bligh said the new team of 30 highly skilled nurse practitioners will make a massive difference to Emergency Departments across the State.

"The 30 new ED nurse practitioners will be trained and recruited over three years, starting with 10 in the next 12 months," she said.

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=494 14/04/2009 UPGRADES AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS TO BREAK HOSPITAL BOTTLENEC... Page 2 of 2

"They will be able to take on advanced tasks other registered nurses are not qualified to perform such as ordering x-rays and prescribing some medications.

"This will mean that patients with less serious cases will receive treatment sooner allowing doctors to focus on more complex and serious emergencies."

The Premier said the decision to give registered nurses a greater role in discharging patients would be a boost to the professional development of the nursing workforce.

"With consent of the doctor, senior nurses will be able to initiate a patient discharge from hospital after all appropriate care has been given to allow patients to return home sooner ," she said.

"This will further relieve bottlenecks in the system as beds are freed up more quickly."

The ED upgrades total $144.5 million and include:

$45.6 million at the Prince Charles Hospital for a new 12 bay Paediatric Emergency Department, 20 short stay paediatric ward and specialist outpatient clinics; $44 million expansion of the Logan Hospital Emergency Department including 18 adult treatment bays and dedicated paediatric waiting area and treatment bays; o $18 million expansion of Redland Hospital Emergency Department including a helipad, four paediatric ED treatment bays and four consulting rooms; o $19 million upgrade to the QEII Hospital Emergency Department including refurbishment to create a fast track/ambulatory care area and an observation area; $6.7 million expansion of the Ipswich Hospital Emergency Department including paediatric treatment spaces and six paediatric short stay observation beds; $5.2 million expansion of the Caboolture Hospital Emergency Department including five treatment bays dedicated paediatric space and improvements to patient privacy; o $4 million at Bundaberg Hospital to enhance the new Emergency Department project by reconfiguring to improve patient flow and provide a patient discharge area; and o $2 million upgrade to the Toowoomba Hospital Emergency Department to improve discharge process through a new patient area.

The rehabilitation/step down facility projects total $97.2 million and include:

44 more rehabilitation beds at Eventide Sandgate in Brisbane; 30 rehabilitation or step down beds at Parklands , Townsville; 15 rehabilitation places at Rockhampton Hospital and outreach services to Yeppoon and Mt Morgan; and o World class online tools so elderly patients can be assessed faster and more consistently and transitioned to more appropriate care using new technologies.

Contact 07 32244500

download policy here

•0000 NE'Y.T ♦

Email this page 1 Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor' s team - Volunteer I ALP Members ' Private Web I Advanced Search Anna's Labor Members I Anna Sligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St 5th Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld. a lip. org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslar^dlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=494 14/04/2009 8 March 2009 Anna Bligh's Government is embarking on the largest hospital bed program in the state's history to improve and speed up emergency care, but more will be done.

Queensland ' s population keeps growing by 1,800 people every week.

And nowhere else in the world will you find a health system that delivers our level of free services over such a large and decentralised area.

Public hospital emergency departments (EDs) bear the full brunt of Queensland's unique demographic and population growth pressures.

In addition, they are having to deal with a growing epidemic of people with chronic disease and an increasing proportion of elderly people in the community - many are repeat visitors to our emergency departments.

As a result, our EDs are treating more Queenslanders than ever before. In 2008, they saw a record 974,000 patients, an increase of 150,000 patients or 18 per cent on 2005.

Our EDs are not only treating more patients , but also attending to more serious cases, which are more time consuming to manage . This means our EDs are saving more lives every day.

Furthermore, almost half a million were not admitted to hospital and many of these non- urgent patients could have been treated by a GP or seen somewhere other than a hospital.

Demand is far outpacing population growth and it also puts enormous pressure on other areas of the hospital such as wards, intensive care units and operating theatres.

Anna Bligh's Government has been delivering on a $10 billion Health Action Plan that is tackling crowded EDs and bottlenecks in the system.

We have made expanding the capacity of our health system to manage record demand priority number one and we're making inroads.

In three years, more than 900 hospital beds have opened up and we have employed an extra 1,715 extra doctors, 5,778 extra nurses and 2,134 extra allied health workers.

We will finish the Health Action Plan and a record $6 billion health infrastructure program, but we believe we can do more.

In addition to our existing capacity-building projects, we will invest a further $249.5 million towards ED expansions and rehabilitation or step down facilities across Queensland.

The funding will also be used to help staff the new facilities and train and recruit 30 specialist ED nurses (or Nurse Practitioners) over the next three years to better assist ED doctors and deliver quicker treatment to patients.

Faster emergency care in our hospitals PAGE 2 Labor' s achievements in health

We have embarked on the largest hospital bed program ever undertaken in Queensland to crack down on bottlenecks in the system by opening more than 900 hospital beds in three years with at least another 1,700 to come by 2016.

Since the Health Action Plan was launched in October 2005, we have employed 1,715 extra doctors, 5,778 extra nurses and 2,134 extra allied health professionals.

New or expanded EDs have been completed including the Prince Charles, Rockhampton, Robina, Southport, Logan, Princess Alexandra, Redcliffe, Cabootture, Redlands and Gympie Hospitals.

A $6 billion health infrastructure program - the largest ever undertaken in Australia - is delivering:

® $1.1 billion Queensland Children's Hospital ® $1.55 billion Gold Coast University Hospital ® $1.21 billion Sunshine Coast Hospital ® $450 million Cairns Hospital expansion ® $240 million Robina Hospital Expansion ® $150 million Nambour Hospital expansion ® $135 million Prince Charles Hospital redevelopment $74 million Rockhampton Hospital Improvement Project

Other projects already completed include:

® $40 million Robina Hospital Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit ® $40.5 million for Primary and Community Health Care Centres at Carrara, Darnley Island, Mission Beach, Warraber Island, Eight Mile Plains and Nundah ® Stage 1 of the $135 million Prince Charles Hospital Redevelopment including a 30 bed ward, new ED, 27 ICU beds and two theatres ® $41 million Innisfail Hospital Redevelopment ® $10M Ellen Barron Family Centre accommodating families with newborns at the Prince Charles Hospital ® $13 million Miles Hospital redevelopment

Strategies to manage demand in our busiest hospitals are now in practice such as improved admission, discharge and triage processes.

We have also expanded programs where health professionals attend house visits and have provided more rehabilitation and step down beds.

Faster emergency care in our hospitals PAGE 3 Labor's policy on emergency departments

Aim to make Queensland's Emergency Department waiting times the shortest in the country. We will build on the largest health infrastructure program ever undertaken by investing a further $144.5 million to expand more EDs throughout the state. We wilt also spend $97.2 million to expand rehabilitation and step down facilities to free up hospital beds. In addition, 30 specialist ED nurses (or Nurse Practitioners) will be delivered in the next three years at a cost of $7.8M. All new ED upgrades and expansions will include a designated children's area which will allow young patients and their parents to wait for treatment away from adults who may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

EXPANDED EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS

$144.5 million will be committed to further expand Queensland's busiest EDs.

This policy also delivers on the Premier's commitment for better paediatric health services to support the Queensland Children's Hospital.

Eight EDs will undergo expansions:

0 $45.6 million for the Prince Charles Hospital for a new 12 bay Paediatric Emergency Department, 20 short stay paediatric ward beds and specialist outpatient clinics (previously announced). 0 $44 million expansion of the Logan Hospital Emergency Department including 18 adult treatment bays and dedicated paediatric waiting area and treatment bays. 0 $18 million expansion of Redland Hospital Emergency Department including a helipad, four paediatric ED treatment bays and four consulting rooms (building on a previous $7M commitment). 0 $19 million upgrade to the QEII Hospital Emergency Department including refurbishment to create 11 fast track bays and additional short stay capacity for people requiring observation. 0 $6.7 million expansion of the Ipswich Hospital Emergency Department including paediatric treatment spaces and six paediatric short stay observation beds. 0 $5.2 million expansion of the Caboolture Hospital Emergency Department including five treatment bays, dedicated paediatric space and to improve patient privacy. 0 $4 million at Bundaberg Hospital to enhance the new Emergency Department project by providing additional observation beds and ensuring support services like radiology and x-ray are easily accessible. 0 $2 million upgrade to the Toowoomba Hospital Emergency Department for a new lounge accommodating up 12 patients awaiting discharge or transfer by ambulance.

Faster emergency care in our hospitals PAGE 4 The expansion projects will add at least 76 bays and beds to Emergency Departments across Queensland.

The construction of the expanded Emergency Departments will also deliver up to 970 new Queensland jobs.

EXPANDED REHABILITATION AND STEP DOWN FACILITIES

$97.2 million will be spent on expanding rehabilitation and transition care facilities so that more public patients are receiving the care they need in the most appropriate setting.

On any night in Queensland public hospitals there are on average 450 beds occupied by aged and frail patients who could be better cared for in other facilities.

Many of these patients would receive more appropriate care in special rehabilitation or transition care facilities where they would be supported in their return to home or to an aged care facility.

These include patients recovering from surgery and those who do not require ongoing hospital care.

This measure will have the added benefit of freeing up beds in public hospitals, taking pressure off our Emergency Departments.

The package will deliver:

® 44 more rehabilitation beds at Eventide Sandgate on Brisbane's bayside. 30 rehabilitation or step down beds at Parklands, Townsville. ® million for 15 rehabilitation places at Rockhampton Hospital and outreach services to Yeppoon and Mt Morgan. ® World class new online toots to assist doctors and nurses assess elderly patients faster.

These 89 beds will go a long way to addressing bottlenecks in major hospitals like Royal Brisbane and Women's, Townsville and Rockhampton Hospitals.

The construction of the expanded facilities will also deliver almost 120 new Queensland jobs.

Faster emergency care in our hospitals PAGE 5 SPECIALIST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSES

We will train and recruit 30 new specialist nurses in three years to work in our busiest EDs, starting with 10 in the next 12 months.

These nurses will either be fully accredited Nurse Practitioners or experienced nurses training to become Nurse Practitioners.

They will cost $7.8 million over the next three years to train and recruit into the system.

Nurse Practitioners are highly trained and experienced nurses with additional qualifications . They are able to carry out tasks outside the realm of a normal registered nurse in an ED such as ordering x-rays , prescribing some medications and issuing referrals.

The specialist nurses will be able to begin treating patients after they are appropriately triaged upon arrival. This means that for less serious cases, treatment could begin sooner, allowing doctors to focus more heavily on more complex and serious emergency cases.

- The nurses will also be able to provide more ongoing monitoring and care to their patients, especially children. For example, Nurse Practitioners will be able to care for a child from the moment their condition is assessed right up until they are admitted or discharged.

There are currently more than 20 Nurse Practitioners working in a range of different areas in our hospitals, including our Emergency Departments at hospitals like Redcliffe.

Nurse Practitioners have been widely used interstate and overseas.

GREATER DISCHARGE ROLE FOR NURSES TO HELP PATIENTS RETURN HOME SOONER

Currently in Queensland, only doctors can discharge patients from hospital after assessing their condition.

This policy will mean registered nurses have a greater role in discharging patients.

If a patient has been thoroughly assessed and the nurse has been given the treating doctor's consent, the nurse will be able discharge the patient.

This will mean patients can return home sooner and ensure that every hospital bed is occupied by people who most need them.

Faster emergency care in our hospitals PAGE 6 DEDICATED WAITING AREAS FOR CHILDREN IN EVERY NEW OR EXPANDED EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Dedicated areas will be created in new or expanded EDs to ensure children and their parents have a safe and secure place to wait for treatment.

This means children will not be exposed to abusive patients or those under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

SOURCES OF FUNDING

- The Bligh Government will deliver sub-acute and emergency department expansions through the National Partnership Agreement.

Faster emergency care in our hospitals PAGE 7 For further information about this or any other of Anna Bligh's policies go to ww vanna4gld.cor€ .au or email information®gld.alp.org.au

ester emergency care in our hospita.s PAGE 8 BLIGH GOVERNMENT TO PROTECT TOURISM JOBS Page 1 of 2

Home Home Y Anna Blish's Policies and Media Releases

Subscribe to Anna's eNews "The Queensland tourism industry employs more than 119,000 people and Election 2009 contributes approximately $9 billion a year to the State economy," said the Policies & Media Releases Premier. Apply for a Postal Vote "That's why this new funding has been targeted to directly benefit our tourism 7 r Ili: I'`t! l l '. 1 operators to protect jobs during these difficult times." The $37.8 million tourism package will: JO N

Provide an additional $36 million to Tourism Queensland over three years for 4 DONATE new regionally focused tourism marketing and product development campaigns to the Australian Labor Party Provide $1.8 million over three years to deliver roadside infrastructure to L support the drive travel market

Premier Bligh said the new funding was in addition to the over $137 million existing commitment to Tourism Queensland over the next three years.

"This package is also in addition to the existing $15 million a year Queensland Investment and Incentive Scheme (QIIS), some of which has been used to attract new airlines to Queensland," she said.

Ms Bligh said the additional $36 million over three years will be provided to Tourism Queensland to boost regional destination marketing efforts.

"From the vast open spaces to the west, the Great Barrier Reef in the north and our pristine beaches down south - our attractions are endless," said the Premier.

"But we can't be complacent and we need to work hard to tell the rest of Australia and the world what we have to offer.

"Approximately $6 million of this money will by used by Tourism Queensland, in partnership with Queensland Events, to market major business, sporting and cultural events such as the Picasso exhibition, the Gold Coast A1GP and the Gold Coast Marathon.

"The rest will be used by Tourism Queensland for general marketing and developing new tourism products such as the `Short Breaks' campaign."

Ms Bligh said the $1.8 million to support the drive travel market would be used for roadside infrastructure such as shaded picnic areas, toilet facilities and tourism signage. This work will be undertaken in consultation with local Councils and tourism operators. "We will get these projects underway as soon as possible to create job opportunities in regional communities," she said.

"Funding of up to $50,000 per project will be made available to local Councils, regional tourism organisations or local community groups to support new infrastructure along our highway network."

Ms Bligh said the record tourism package meant the Government could continue to invest heavily in new tourism infrastructure.

"In recent years we have undertaken a number of exciting projects including the Townsville Strand, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, the Memo Canopy Walk and world class convention centres in Cairns, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

"The $192 million upgrade to the Cairns Airport will be finished before the end of this year and just last week I committed $4 million for an upgrade to the Whitsunday Airport."

Ms Bligh said the $36 million in additional funding was from the consolidated revenue fund while the $1.8 million part of the package was from existing Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry funding.

The Premier noted that the Queensland Investment Incentive Scheme would not http://v^wv,,.queenslar.dlabor.org/OI-ems/details.asp?ID=490 14/04/2009 BLIGH GOVERNMENT TO PROTECT TOURISM JOBS Page 2 of 2

be affected.

"The Opposition have said they will scrap the Queensland Investment Incentive Scheme (QIIS) to fund their promises," she said.

'That would cut airline access to our State and close the gateway to our tourism markets.

"That's why we will maintain funding to QIIS so it can continue to be used to attract new and existing airline access to rural and regional Queensland."

Contacts 07 32244500

[T download policy here

-eeOx NEXT.

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld. aip.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/0l_cros/details.asp?ID=490 14/04/2009 {

Protecting ouris m Jobs

9 March 2009 Tourism contributes approximately $9 billion a year to the Queensland economy and directly employs an estimated 119,000 Queenslanders<

In the current global economic climate where consumer spending is stowing, the government needs to put in place plans to ensure Queensland can maintain the visitor numbers that drive our tourism economy.

The depreciating Australian dollar provides an opportunity to highlight Queensland as a tower cost, high value, tourism destination to both international and Australian tourists.

To achieve this we need to ensure that the Queensland Tourism Product is fresh, relevant and exciting.

Queensland is blessed with natural wonders - the reef, our rainforests in the tropical north and the vibrancy of the Gold Coast. The raw material exists but now it is time to build on our natural advantage and take our tourism product to a new level.

The Bligh Government has a strategy that takes account of all the various elements that make for a vibrant tourism industry. We need to build on what nature has provided.

In these difficult times we need investment in infrastructure. That is why we have committed to projects such as the Cairns and Townsville Cruise Ship Terminals, and redevelopment of the Whitsunday airport.

In these difficult times we need to make our tourism product accessible. That is why we will continue to invest to lure airlines like Emirates and Etihad to bring international tourists to our shores.

In these difficult times we need to market our product to the world. That is why we initiated the Best Job in the World Campaign to help ensure that tourists continue to have Queensland at the forefront of their mind when considering a holiday.

In these difficult times it is by tackling the tourism challenge from the ground up - infrastructure, airline access and marketing that our industry will continue to prosper.

We must do everything possible to grow the Queensland tourism industry.

Our plan will:

Provide an additional $36 million over three years for new regionally focused tourism marketing and product development campaigns

® Provide $1.8 million over three years to drive travel market

® Deliver new tourism infrastructure to bolster industry attractions and create new jobs

Tourism Blueprint to Protect Jobs PAGE 2 ® Maintain annual funding commitments to Tourism Queensland and the successful Queensland Investment Incentive Scheme.

This Tourism Blueprint will contribute towards our Strong, Green, Smart and Healthy ambitions.

It will deliver more than more than 1,000 jobs and is expected to generate tourism spend in regional and rural communities of more than $120 million a year.

In difficult times it will help protect Queensland jobs and open up the most beautiful region in the world to more visitors.

Tourism Blueprint to Protect Jobs PAGE 3 Tourism is the state 's second largest export earner, generating around $3.2 billion annually and is around $ 15 billion to the Queensland economy annually. International visitor numbers have increased from 1,231,808 in 1998 to 2,098 ,000 at the start of 2009 - an increase of approximately 70%.

Some of Labor's recent achievements supporting tourism include:

Funding the $48 million Queensland Tourism Strategy . This has already resulted in the establishment of a tourism investment attraction program, the development of Regional Tourism Investment and Infrastructure plans and the launch of new international and domestic marketing campaigns. Investment in new Tourism Infrastructure including: o Townsville Strand o Tilt Train to Cairns o Cairns Esplanade Lagoon o Hamilton Cruise Ship Terminal o Mamu Canopy Walk o Gold Coast Rail line duplication and extension to Varsity Lakes. o World class convention centres in Cairns, Brisbane and on the Gold Coast. Since Anna Bligh became Premier the Bligh Government has taken further steps to build tourism by; o Providing a $4million injection into the tourism industry to encourage new airline entrants into the market. o Acting to protect the Great Barrier Reef by developing tough new laws to prevent chemical run off into the reef. o Committing to an increase of 50% more area as National Park in Queensland and declaring 5.4million hectares of new national park, o Delivering Regional Plans in the South East and Far North to support the development of eco tourism. o Attracting the Rugby League World Cup to Queensland o Bringing National Surf Life Saving Championships back home to the Gold Coast o Delivering the Best Job in the World Campaign which has generated in excess of $50 million in public relations value across the world. o Delivering the $1 million Too Easy Domestic Campaign in late 2008 to assist operators coping with the economic downturn. This campaign resulted in an additional 16,000 bed nights across the state. o Following the success of the Too Easy Campaign launching the Home Grown Campaign to encourage Australians to holiday at home. o The Tourism Network Review which will deliver additional funding and resources across Queensland's regions. o Delivering a $1.3 million Bonus Breaks campaign to target southern tourists with quality bargain holiday breaks in key Queensland tourism regions in time for the first Federal Government cash bonuses which will be delivered this month

Tourism Blueprint to Protect Jobs PAGE 4 Protecting Tourism Jobs

Our policy to protect Tourism Jobs will:

Deliver an additional $ 12 million each year for the next 3 years for new regionally focused tourism marketing and product development campaigns.

In addition to the almost $138 million budget provided to Tourism Queensland we will provide to an additional $12 million a year to undertake targeted marketing campaigns to encourage domestic and international tourism

The new money will allow Tourism Queensland to boost regional destination marketing efforts, support the industry and keep tourism jobs.

Deliver $1. 8 million over three years to deliver roadside infrastructure to support the drive travel market

In celebration of Queensland's 150th birthday we are already delivering the 150 Must-Do's in Queensland - a program with the RACQ showcasing 150 fabulous things to see and do around Queensland. Already 120,000 people have registered votes for their favourite Queensland must - see destination. ® We will, deliver $1.8 million over 3 years to deliver roadside infrastructure to support the drive travel market. ® This funding of up to $50,000 per project will be available to local Council's, Regional Tourism Organisation's or local community groups to undertake capital projects along Queensland's highway network • The grants will be available for minor roadside infrastructure such as interpretive signs, toilet facilities and shaded picnic areas. In order to get local tradespeople engaged on the projects as soon as possible the first year's funding will be brought forward with applications due by the end of April so that projects can be underway this financial year.

Maintain annual funding commitments to Tourism Queensland and the successful Queensland Investment Incentive Scheme

Maintaining annual funding commitments to current programs will provide industry with certainty and security in these difficult economic times.

Maintaining funding to the Queensland Investment Incentive Scheme will ensure new and existing international airline access is attracted to rural and regional Queensland.

Tourism Blueprint to Protect Jobs PAGE 5 1 For further information about this or any other of Anna Hugh's policies go to w,anna4gtd.comtau or email information@gld,alpoorgoau

Tourism Blueprint to Protect Jobs PAGE 6 Jobs, Tourism win from Bligh Government commitment to AFL Stadium Page 1 of 2

Home Home a Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases About 1dll i. I^rG^11 ?, tJtl ) Jobs, Tourism win from Contact Bligh Government commitment Join to AFL Stadium Volunteer Premier Anna Bligh has announced $60 million in funding towards a ALP Members' Private Vileb $130 million AFL stadium at Carrara on the Gold Coast in a major jobs Anna's Labor Candidates and tourism boost for the region. Subscribe to Anna's ehiuws Election 2009 Ms Bligh said the project would deliver a massive boost for the local economy Policies & Media Releases generating more than 350 jobs during construction and contributing $340 Apply for a Postal Vote million over the next ten years.

"This will create a 175 metre by 128 metre AFL oval capable of being scaled to Search I accommodate an international standard cricket oval, athletics field and soccer field on the Gold Coast' she said.

"It will be a 23,000 seat facility with an additional 2,000 standing capacity. = DONATE to the "It will be suitable for use in the Commonwealth Games if our bid to attract Auslrallan Labor Party them to the Gold Coast is successful, and it will be home to a new AFL team for the coast."

Ms Bligh said the project was dependent on the AFL finalising joint funding arrangements with the Australian Government and the Gold Coast City Council.

"The economic situation means this hasn't been an easy decision for me but this is a major construction project that is ready to go, creating 350 jobs when we need them most," she said.

The Premier said the deal with the AFL means that when the project is complete the Queensland taxpayer will own a $130 million stadium after making a $60 million contribution.

"The State's contribution will begin with a $2 million allocation next financial year and in return we expect the AFL to start construction within months," she said.

In the 2010/ 11 financial year the State will contribute $7 million, with $51 million allocated for the third year to see the stadium completed in time for the 2012 season when the new Gold Coast AFL team will start playing.

"One of the things that made this project so attractive was the fact the AFL has agreed to start construction for a small contribution from the State in the first year," said the Premier.

"Our major contribution will be made in the third year when the economic situation should be better.

"This is a great deal for taxpayers - it's a significant investment, but its an investment for the state's economy.

"Taxpayers are getting a return of greater than double what they put in and the estimated value to the Gold Coast economy from day trip and overnight visitors is estimated at $33.9 million every year and will support around 490 jobs over ten years."

Ms Bligh said the funding for the stadium is dependent upon a number of conditions to which the AFL has agreed:

o The AFL must secure the balance of funding from the Australian Government and the Gold Coast City Council or cover any shortfall themselves. a The AFL must secure agreement that the completed stadium will be transferred to State Government ownership There will be no ongoing charges, rates or fees charged to the State Government and the AFL will cover all operating costs of the stadium.

"If these conditions are fulfilled - and I have every reason to believe they will be - Gold Coasters will get a new Aussie Rules team to cheer and a new home to cheer them in," Ms Bligh said.

The Premier said the bid team for the 17th AFL license (GC17) had done a lot of work to promote the advantages of the Gold Coast for a new AFL team.

"We are confident our commitment to fund the redevelopment of Cararra will http://www,queenslandlabor.org/01-ems/details.asp?ID=491 14/04/2009 Jobs, Tourism win from Bligh Government commitment to AFL Stadium Page 2 of 2

get their bid over the line," she said.

The Premier said the State's $60 million contribution will come from a Queensland Treasury Corporation loan to Stadiums Queensland, met through the existing sport budget which is financed through gaming machine revenue.

These funds have previously been used to build Suncorp Stadium and Skilled Stadium and redevelop the Gabba.

"But this is the first time the sporting organisation involved has actually contributed to the construction ," said the Premier.

"That's a good deal for Queenslanders and a good deal for the AFL."

Contacts 07 32244500

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members ' Private Web I Advanced Search Anna's Labor Members I Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St 5th Brisbane Qid 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld. alp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlab or.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=491 14/04/2009 LITERACY AND NUMERACY PLAN TO GIVE EVERY CHILD EVERY CHANCE Page 1 of 2

Home Horne r Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases •eaeK ,,Enro About LITERACY AND NUMERACY PLAN TO GIVE EVERY CHILD Contact Join EVERY CHANCE Volunteer A plan to invest over $72 million to improve literacy and numeracy ALP Members' Private Web standards in schools will mean that every student in Queensland is Anna's Labor Candidates given every chance to succeed. Subscribe to Anna's eNews Election 2009 Premier Anna Bligh said the policy - which includes intensive tuition, summer Policies & Media Releases schools and targeted support for both teachers and students - would mean jobs Apply for a Postal Vote for up to 253 teachers. "Our aim is to build the best education standards in Australia. The introduction 1 of prep year has begun to develop the better foundations we need, but more needs to be done," she said.

"Many of our children are achieving great results and for them the system is DONATE working. It is the children who are falling behind who now need extra support. Australianto Labor Patty "I want every child to have every chance of reaching their potential in our school system and that's why this policy will target the areas where support is most needed."

The Premier said the literacy, numeracy policy package will:

Guarantee between 10 and 20 hours every year of intensive teaching for students in years three and five who are struggling to meet national standards in literacy or numeracy, or both, at a cost of $36.75 million over three years. Deliver up to 80 literacy and numeracy teaching coaches who will coach our teachers, lifting teaching performance in schools that are not reaching the national standards in literacy and numeracy, at a cost of $28.2 million over three years. Establish 72 special summer schools for around 9,000 year five to seven students who need extra support and to give intensive professional development support to teachers at a cost of up to $7.4 million over three years.

Ms Bligh said the $36.75 million plan to provide intensive teaching for students would give additional support to up to 17,500 students across Queensland and employ up to 145 full-time teachers.

"This will ensure learning difficulties are addressed early, by teachers who are skilled in responding to the needs of these children," she said.

The Premier said the $28.2 million plan for up to 80 literacy and numeracy teaching coaches would mean that schools that are struggling to meet targets would get the support they need.

She added that the $7.4 million plan for 72 special summer schools will also provide extra support targeted to the students and teachers who need it most, while employing up to 28 full-time teachers.

"These summer schools will run for one week during the September holidays and one week at the end of the Christmas holidays," said Ms Bligh.

"They will provide five classes to support students from around 360 schools.

"That means between six and eight of the summer schools will operate in each of the ten education regions across the State."

Ms Bligh said late last year her Government appointed an international expert, Professor Geoff Masters, to review educational standards.

She said a number of Professor Masters' recommendations had already been accepted, including mandatory practice tests for all Queensland students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 to assess their literacy and numeracy levels.

"The future productive capacity of our State will be determined by what happens in our schools today," Ms Bligh said.

"That is why we are investing record funding in education and that is why we are committed to lifting the performance of Queensland students in these key areas of literacy and numeracy."

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=492 14/04/2009 LITERACY AND NUMERACY PLAN TO GIVE EVERY CHILD EVERY CHANCE Page 2 of 2

The joint funding for this package comes from Commonwealth specific purpose payments and national partnership payments, which were negotiated by the Premier through the Council of Australian Governments last year and over $5 million in Education Queensland funding.

Contacts 07 32244500

D download policy here

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld. alp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/O1_cros/details.asp?ID=492 14/04/2009 1 0th March 2009 " ^: ^' `'-" ;,x=11 9CL Anna Bligh 's Government is committed to lifting the performance of Queensland students in literacy and numeracy.

We recognise that literacy and numeracy are the foundations of a good education and the pathway to a better life.

We know that the State's future productive capacity will be largely determined by what happens in our schools today.

That's why we introduced an extra year of school, the prep year, to ensure our children are ready to learn.

We know that 8 out 10 students achieve the national standard or better in literacy and numeracy tests and we acknowledge the good work of teachers and schools.

We also know that some students, teachers and schools need additional support to reach the national standards in literacy and numeracy.

The Bligh Government is committed to getting the education foundations right. We have set ourselves a target to lift the performance of Queensland students to ensure they are among the best in the country in literacy and numeracy by 2012.

We will ensure that students who are not meeting national standards get extra help. Evidence shows that early intervention is best. That is why we are focusing on years 3 and 5.

We will also ensure that our teachers are equipped to lift the performance of all students.

Our promise today is that the Bligh Government will invest up to $72 million over three years and employ the equivalent of an additional 253 teachers to lift student performance in literacy and numeracy through targeted new programs.

These programs will:

Set high expectations for all students - provide intensive support directly to those students not meeting national standards by giving them extra teacher support during school time and new ways to learn outside school time. Strengthen teacher skills - ensure all teachers have the content knowledge and teaching skills to lift the achievement of all students.

PAGE 2 Some of Labor' s recent achievements in education:

® Reduced Years 4 to 10 class sizes from 30 to 28 students by employing an additional 300 teachers.

Successfully introduced the preparatory year of schooling and delivered the infrastructure, staffing and curriculum on time. That means in 2009, 39,499 new students were taught by 1673 new teachers and assisted by 33,162 teacher aide hours per week.

® Lifted the school starting age to ensure national consistency and that our children are ready for school.

Announced the construction of 240 new kindergartens by 2014 to support the roll-out of a universal pre-prep education program for all four year olds.

Committed $20 million to deliver the Queensland Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Framework to set clear standards for Prep to Year 9, establish high quality and consistent assessment across schools to lift student performance.

® Committed $90 million to deliver the Literacy Strategy to provide best practice teacher training and intensive literacy support for upper primary students needing assistance.

Improved Student and School Reporting to produce consistent school report cards that parents can understand and transparent school reporting so the community is informed of school outcomes.

® Increased the number of teachers employed from 31,031 in 1998 to 36,989 in 2008 and increased the number of teacher aide hours by the equivalent of 1,168 full time teacher aides since 2000.

® Appointed the internationally recognised Professor Geoff Masters, Director of the Australian Council for Educational Research, to review state schooling practice to ensure our teaching, schools and systems deliver improved student achievement in literacy, numeracy and science.

Implemented mandatory practice national literacy and numeracy tests to be undertaken by all Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students by 20 March 2009 to ensure Queensland students are familiar with the format of the new national tests.

® Led the push for a national curriculum - which has now been agreed and will commence in 2010 in the subjects of English, mathematics, science and history.

PAGE 3 ® Established the Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology and the Academy for Health Sciences to provide accelerated learning opportunities for high-achieving students and a pathway for future careers in health sciences, manufacturing, building and construction, engineering and health care.

PAGE 4 and Nurid'

A Bligh Government will:

Lift student achievement in literacy and numeracy by: ® Committing up to $12.25 million in 2010 to provide 10 hours of intensive teaching in literacy and 10 hours of intensive teaching in numeracy by teachers accredited to provide intensive tuition to those students not meeting national standards in literacy and numeracy in Years 3 and 5. This initiative wilt provide additional support to up to 17,500 students. It will ensure that learning difficulties are addressed early by teachers skilled in responding to the needs of these children. This initiative, with a total cost of up to $36.75 million over three years, will be regularly reviewed to ensure its continued performance. It wilt employ the equivalent of around 145 full time teachers.

Committing up to $5. 7 million in 2010 to engage 40 literacy and numeracy teaching coaches to lift teaching performance in target schools that are not reaching the national standards in literacy and numeracy. From 2011, another 40 literacy and numeracy coaches will be employed, bringing the total to 80. The coaches would be Heads of Curriculum teachers. The coaches will travel where required to review classroom practice and work intensively with teachers to lift student achievement. This initiative with a total cost of up to $28.2 million over three years will be regularly reviewed to ensure its continued performance.

Committing up to $7.4 million over three years to establish 72 Summer Schools which wilt provide additional classes for around 9,000 Year 5 to 7 students who need extra support and also provide intensive professional development support to teachers. This initiative will employ the equivalent of around 28 teachers.

o The 72 Schools would run for 1 week during the September holidays and 1 week at the end of the Christmas holidays and provide 5 classes to support students from about 360 schools. o Students would attend for 3 hours in the morning and teachers would stay on for another 2 hours to receive advanced literacy and numeracy training, hear from experts and share best practice strategies. o Priority would be given to students requiring extra literacy and numeracy support.

PAGE 5 For further information For further information about this or any other of Anna Bligh's policies go to www.anna4qId.com.au or email [email protected] PREMIER TO EXPAND QUEENSLAND'S TRAINING SYSTEM Page 1 of 2

Horne Home r Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases +EHCY, ,,0r,. About Contact PREMIER TO EXPAND QUEENSLAND'S TRAINING SYSTEM Join Volunteer The State Government will invest over $124 million to help create ALP Members' Private Web nearly 150,000 training places over the next four years in a record expansion of the Queensland skills base. Anna's Labor Candidates Subscribe to Anna's eNews Premier Anna Bligh said the State's $124 million investment will secure an Election 2009 additional $259 million from the Commonwealth Government and nearly $31 Policies & Media Releases million from industry to complete a $414 million program. Apply for a Postal Vote The plan is in addition to the Labor Government's existing commitment under the Queensland Skills Plan to deliver an additional 17,000 training places a year Search I by 2010.

"We will work closely with industry to identify the areas that will need more skilled workers when we emerge from this economic storm," said the Premier. DONATE to the "This skills expansion will be one of the biggest training exercises ever Australian Labor Patty undertaken in our State's history.

"This policy will deliver around 148,000 training places over the next four years in the industries that need them most.

"It will ensure that, when these tough economic times pass, Queensland will emerge with a skilled army of workers ready to build a prosperous future for our State."

Ms Bligh said the funding to deliver the training places will be distributed directly to industry organisations and centres of excellence or through a competitive tender process to Registered Training Organisations.

The Premier said the package will create:

o Around 102,000 additional training places ranging in duration between six and 24 months to be delivered over the next four years for existing Queensland workers to increase their skills and; m Around 46,000 additional training places over the next four years for job seekers and new entrants to the labour market to get trade, training and tertiary qualifications.

The Premier said the policy would mean that tens of thousands of Queenslanders would earn a nationally recognised Certificate II, III or IV, a Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification.

"These qualifications can help secure a good future for these workers and their families," she said.

"Over 46,000 places for job seekers and new entrants to the labour market will support thousands of new paid training positions in what is an extremely difficult job market."

The Premier said the training expansion plan will be targeted to address skills needs identified by Queensland industry.

"We need to support and create positions now but we also need to look over the horizon to make sure we are prepared for the challenges and the opportunities of the future," she said.

"That's why we will work closely with industry to identify the areas that will need more skilled workers when we emerged from this economic storm."

The Premier said priority industries for the program will include:

Building and civil construction < Health and community services Mining and minerals processing Aviation o Transport and distribution Information and communication technology Forestry Automotive Engineering

http://v,Fv,Tv,7.queenslandlabor . org/OI-ems/details.asp?ID=491) 14/04/2009 PREMIER TO EXPAND QUEENSLAND'S TRAINING SYSTEM Page 2 of 2

Food processing Manufacturing Tourism and hospitality

"This policy will support thousands of jobs and create the skills we will need to reinvigorate our economy when conditions improve," said the Premier.

The Bligh Government's $124.3 million investment will be provided from the Department of Education, Training and the Arts existing and future budget allocations for training places.

Contacts 07 32244500

D download policy here

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact ^ Join I Join Labor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search I Anna's Labor Members I Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St 5th Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected]

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=495 14/04/2009 11 March 2009 cLa J t s Anna Bligh ' s Government is committed to supporting Queensland workers and job seekers during the global recession.

World leaders agree that we are experiencing a once in a generation economic crisis.

As the global recession takes hold, unemployment in Queensland is forecast to increase to 5% by June this year and reach around 7% in early 2010.

This will still be less than the national average but will mean unemployment could reach 160,000 Queenslanders next financial year.

To keep Queensland strong, we need to keep Queenslanders in jobs, get people back into jobs and support Queenslanders to secure new jobs in the future.

Skilled workers are essential to drive strong productive Queensland industries and enterprises that can compete on the global stage.

Better skills, trade and training qualifications help people to keep their jobs, get better paying jobs and get back into the workforce quicker if they lose their job.

Job seekers with a trade, training or tertiary qualifications can get better paying jobs easier than those who are unskilled or unqualified.

That's why we must invest in skilling Queenslanders for the future.

The Bligh Government has already committed to three out of four Queenslanders holding a post-school trade, training or tertiary qualification by 2020.

A re-elected Bligh Government will provide more than 148,000 training places to support Queensland workers and new job seekers during the global recession including:

Approximately 102,000 training places for Queensland workers to up-skill and increase their qualification levels

Approximately 46,000 training places skill Queenslanders newly entering the workforce with trade, training and tertiary qualifications.

Future Skills PAGE 2 The Bligh Government has a track record of success in supporting Queensland workers and jobs.

® In 1998, the Labor Government promised Queenstanders that it would push unemployment below five per cent. With the last National Party and Liberal Party Government presiding over an unemployment rate of 8.4 per cent, the coalition ridiculed this commitment to low unemployment.

® The Labor Government invested more than $665 million into its Breaking the Unemployment Cycle initiative. This initiative met its target of creating 100,000 jobs one year ahead of schedule.

® The Labor Government has also committed more than $1 billion under the Queensland Skills Plan.

Over the last eleven years, the Labor Government has doubled economic growth and halved unemployment in Queensland, delivering less than 5 % unemployment.

® The Bligh Government leads the nation in investment in building our state's human capital through skills, employment and labour market programs.

® This investment has: o kept Queensland's unemployment rate well below the national average for the past four years o seen unemployment among all age groups slashed o seen the numbers of long-term unemployed slashed o seen people skilled and trained to get jobs in areas of strong demand o delivered labour force participation rates exceeding the national average o helped disadvantaged job seekers re-engaged in work and society.

® The Bligh Government has supported more than 24,000 Queenslanders through its Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, which replaced the Breaking the Unemployment Cycle initiative in July 2007.

® Twelve months after receiving assistance through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, 71 per cent of participants were in employment or further training.

® The Bligh Government will fund approximately 290 projects across the state in 2009 to provide jobs, job preparation, training and valuable infrastructure to local communities.

In 2006 the Labor Government committed to creating an additional 17,000 extra trade training places in Queensland by 2010 We're well on our way to delivering those extra places with 62% of the places already achieved.

Future S tEUs PAGE 3 ® The Labor Government has also had great success in growing School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship program. Queensland holds over 40% of all of the School Based Apprentices and Trainees in the country.

® These initiatives build on the Bligh Government's minimum $17 billion infrastructure building program - the largest of any Australian State or Territory - which will support nearly 120,000 Queensland jobs.

® In response to the global financial crisis and in supporting Queensland workers, the Bligh Government recently:

o established Rapid Response Teams to ensure displaced workers are provided with timely support services, including assistance to transition to alternative employment or training. o Expanded the Worker Assistance Scheme from $5 million to up to $10 million per annum to assist worker displaced by-large scale retrenchments with training support, job preparation and relocation expenses. o Boosted funding to Lifeline to $3 million over two years to provide counseling support to people areas such as budgeting, income support, consumer credit and bankruptcy o Established the Employment Safety net package which includes $20 million for Apprentices and Trainees. This included establishing the Trade and Training Taskforce which has developed a range of strategies and measures to maintain apprentice and trainee commencement rates, assist apprentices and trainees to complete their training and to up skill apprentices and trainees.

® With the current global recession, the Bligh Government's jobs programs are more critical than ever to support Queensland workers.

Future Skills PAGE 4 F u'l I H A re-elected Bligh Government will provide more than 148,000 additional training places to support Queensland workers and new job seekers during the global recession, including:

- Approximately 102,000 additional training places for Queensland workers to up-skill and increase their qualification levels

Approximately 46,000 additional training places to skill Queenslanders newly entering the workforce including those who are unemployed with trade, training and tertiary qualifications.

A re-elected Bligh Government will invest $124.3 million over the next four years to deliver 41,000 training places for Queensland workers to up skill their trade and training qualifications.

This investment will leverage an additional $259.3 million from the Rudd Commonwealth Government into Queensland and $30.8 million from industry to deliver 61,014 additional training places for Queensland workers to up skill their qualifications and 46,096 additional training places for new job seekers.

This will deliver a $414.4 million program over the four calendar years to 2012, with a total of 148,110 new additional training places to support Queensland workers and job seekers during the global recession.

This is on top of the Bligh Government's commitment under the Queensland Skills Plan to deliver an additional 17,000 training places a year in Queensland by 2010.

This will be an industry-based program, led by industry in partnership with the Bligh Government, to address the skills gaps identified by industry for the skilled jobs and occupations of tomorrow's Queensland.

Today's commitment will see at least 75,000 more Queenslanders get a nationally recognised Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualification. These are high level paraprofessional qualifications that will secure a promising future for these Queenslanders and their families. With this training, these Queenslanders will have the key to the skilled jobs of the future, and pathways for further study and training at university.

The Bligh Government's $124.3 million investment will be provided from the Department of Education, Training and the Arts forward budget allocation to create these training places and leverage the Commonwealth Government and industry funding.

This investment wilt leverage additional Commonwealth Government funding into Queensland through Anna Bligh's partnership with Kevin Rudd in developing the joint Productivity Places Program. Future Skills PAGE 5 The training places will be targeted at priority industries of importance to different regions across Queensland, and towards the skills shortages, occupations and jobs of the future. The training places will be provided for occupations in priority Queensland industries including:

Building and civil construction Health and community services Mining and minerals processing Aviation Transport and distribution Information and communication technology Forestry Automotive Engineering Food processing Manufacturing Tourism and hospitality

The Btigh Government will work with Queensland industries to:

facilitate access to these additional training places identify the priority occupations and qualifications where skills shortages, industry demand and training delivery capability exist increase industry productivity and competitiveness.

We will do this by building on our existing strategic partnerships with industry organisations through greater collaboration on planning, investment and increased industry ownership and investment in skilling and training.

The Bligh Government's investment will deliver:

® more than 102,000 additional training places for existing Queensland workers to up-skill and increase their qualification levels o More than 93,000 of these new training places wilt be for nationally recognised qualifications at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level. The balance will be for nationally recognised Certificate III qualifications. o Queenstanders eligible to apply for these training places will be existing workers aged 15 years and over who, in the previous week prior to applying for the training place, worked for one hour or more for payment.

® more than 46,000 additional training places to skill Queenstanders newly entering the workforce with trade , training and tertiary qualifications o More than 15,000 of these training places will be for nationally recognised qualifications at Certificate IV or Diploma level. The balance will be for nationally recognised Certificate II and III qualifications.

Future Skills PAGE 6 o Queenstanders eligible to apply for these training places will be new job seekers who are either: ® registered with an Employment Service Provider; or ® an income support recipient who is not currently required to meet activity test or participation requirements; or 13 a participant in the Commonwealth's Community Development Employment Projects Programme; or ® not currently working and seeking or intending to seek paid employment or self employment after completing the qualification; or ® a participant in the Commonwealth's Access Program; or ® not working and participating in volunteering activities.

Public enquiries in relation to this program - including from interested individuals, businesses and registered training organisations - can be made through the Apprenticeships Info Hotline on 1800 210 210.

Future Skills PAGE 7 For further information about this or any other of Anna Bligh°s policies go to w%w.anna4gl.d corn au or email [email protected]

Future Skills PAGE 8 BLIGH FUNDS MORE KEY BOWEN BASIN ROAD UPGRADES Page 1 of 2

Home Home ^ Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases About BLIGH FUNDS MORE KEY BOWEN BASIN ROAD Contact ^ju(;il:l^l.%I,'J>>:LUIPi4J^l UPGRADES Join Volunteer ALP Members' Private Web A key Central Queensland road corridor will get a $6 million upgrade, Premier Anna Bligh said today. Anna's Labor Candidates Subscribe to Anna's eNews Ms Bligh said that passing lanes on the Capricorn Highway, near Election 2009 Westwood, would create 48 jobs and come from the $100 million three-year Policies & Media Releases Sustainable Resources Communities Agreement Fund (SRC). L 'HELP? Apply for a Postal Vole This follows her announcement in late January for $5 million for passing lane works on the Peak Downs Highway, near Nebo between Cut Creek and Retreat Search I Creek and minor intersection upgrades near Moranbah. "Today's $6 million will be allocated to improve safety and capacity with overtaking lanes:

o Two new overtaking lanes (one in each direction) between Westwood and the DONATE to the intersection with the Leichhardt Highway on the Capricorn Highway ($3 million). t; JlusUalIaB Labor Patty e Two new overtaking lanes (one in each direction) between Bushley and Wycarbah on the Capricorn Highway, ($3 million).

"This section of road is the key link between Rocky and the west. West to the Central Highlands and beyond and a critical piece of infrastructure servicing the mining and beef industries.

"It is also an alternative link for Rockhampton to the south via the Leichhardt Highway (through Dululu)," she said.

Labor's Mirani candidate Scott Murphy welcomed the Premier's road funding announcement.

"The Capricorn Highway, just like the Peak Downs Highway in the north linking the upper Bowen Basin to Mackay , is the key link for the Central Highlands to Rocky.

"This will be welcomed by road users," he said.

Works for the two Capricorn Highway SRC projects will begin before the end of 2009. They equate to 48 jobs and are on top of the 39 jobs attached to the Peak Downs Highway upgrade."

Today's announcements brings the total of SRC funding allocated to $55 million. More than $32.8 million has now been earmarked for Bowen Basin projects. In Moranbah in late January the Premier committed $26.8 million and last week in Mt Isa she announced $22.5 million. The SRC funding targets jobs, community projects and services. "In Blackwater in late August we announced the historic $100 million SRC Agreement. "Since then the economy and world outlook have changed dramatically, but my government's resolve to support our regions and to retain and to create jobs within them has not," she said. That three-year agreement targets new or upgraded roads, schools and health facilities. Bowen Basin projects being fast tracked include: $2 million Emerald Driver Training & Motorsport Complex, project will involve a facility for Driver Training, Heavy Plant Operator Training and a Motorsport element (15 FTE jobs). o $3.6 million expansion of Childcare Capacity in the Bowen Basin Blackwater, Clermont, Middlemount, Moura, Theodore, Moranbah, (28 FTE jobs). $4.5 million Upgrade of Ardurad Road between Blackwater (34 FTE jobs) $3.5 million contribution for the Moranbah Affordable Accommodation Project which will deliver 10, 1 Bedroom, 27, 2 Bedroom and 8, 3 Bedroom units of accommodation, $1.6 million Moranbah Health Staff Accommodation, Accommodation for clinical staff - provision of 4x2 bedroom units - 1 in Moranbah, 1 in Clermont and 2 in Dysart. (Provision of accommodation will improve recruitment and retention rates for staff). o $1.5 million contribution to the Hunter Street Sports Complex Development Blackwater Development extends on an existing key leisure asset within the community. $1 million Moura Aquatic Centre upgrade of existing facility including heating. http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=496 14/04/2009 BLIGH FUNDS MORE KEY BOWEN BASIN ROAD UPGRADES Page 2 of 2

$650 000 Middlemount Community Health Centre Extension and Renovations.

m $500 000 infrastructure funding for new youth centre

"The Bowen Basin has been badly hit by the Global Financial Crisis and we know we must do everything we can to create employment during these tough economic times." Contacts 07 32244500

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search Anna's Labor Members I Anna eligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St 5th Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld .alp.org.au

Site by Toadshow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=496 14/04/2009 QUEENSLAND MADE MEANS QUEENSLAND JOBS Page 1 of 1

Home Home . Anna Bligh's Policies ono Media Releases About ''^'I,`it 1^ 10^11^^4tnt}2) Contact QUEENSLAND MADE MEANS QUEENSLAND JOBS Join / I{ A scheme to make sure Queensland businesses and manufacturers Volunteer net the maximum benefit from the State's record capital works ALP Members' Private Vdeb program will be expanded under a Labor Government. Anna's Labor Candidates Premier Anna Bligh said the Industry Capability Network - which works with Subscribetopuma's eNews manufacturing support body QMI Solutions - would receive a $6.45 million Election 2009 boost to make sure Queensland manufacturers and businesses get the chance Policies & Media Releases to build Tomorrow's Queensland. Apply for a Postal Vote "We want to create everyjob possible for Queenslanders by using as many Queensland products and employing as many Queensland manufacturers and businesses as possible in our building program," said Ms Bligh.

"We have a record $17 billion capital building program and we need to make sure we squeeze every single Queensland job from that investment. D014ATE~ lathe "This $6.45 million expansion of the Industry Capability Network will mean 1usballan Labor Party) more Queensland businesses and manufacturers will be given the chance to contribute to the growth of our State.

"We are living through extraordinary economic times and that means we must do everything possible to create jobs and support local employers."

The network uses a crack team of client managers to match the needs of the companies delivering our major projects with the skills and capabilities of our local business and manufacturers.

"One of the most critical concerns raised by Queensland industry facing these tough economic conditions is that local business must be supported," said Ms Bligh.

"If a project manager needs a product that is made in Queensland we want to make sure they get it from Queensland - and if the product isn't made in Queensland we want them to use a Queensland supplier.

"We want to make sure that local industry gets to participate in the record number of major infrastructure programs that are planned and underway in our State."

Under the expansion plan the ICN will receive:

$4 million over five years to work directly with up to 100 additional businesses per year to help them identify the skills they need to maximise their potential to gain work on major projects. < $2 million over five years to allow ICN to increase its role in 'match making' local business to major projects. $0.45 million per over three years to conduct targeted seminars to educate Queensland business on the requirements of tendering for Government projects.

This extra funding will be In addition to ICN's $1 million annual budget and QMI Solution's $2. 65 million annual budget.

"What ICN does is provide services to clients in all industries to help them match manufacturers and industry to our major industrial, energy and infrastructure projects," said the Premier.

"A key part of what they do is provide a one stop shop for business tender opportunities and support for business who wish to tender.

"By matching industry to projects you get the most competitive outcomes and you also support and create thousands of local jobs."

Contacts 07 32244500

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected]

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queensIandlabor.org/01_ems/details.asp?ID=497 14/04/2009 Prof John Wanna on Springborg's $1 billion cuts Page 1 of I

Home Home . Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases About 1'IiJ jt 11loI74 0 ltI Contact Prof John Wanna on Springborg's $1 billion cuts Join Download the full report from Professor John Wanna on the effects of Volunteer Springborg's $1 billion cuts on vital public services and jobs. ALP Members' Private Web ^7 download file here Anna's Labor Candidates Subscribe to Anna's eNews Election 2009

Search Go o wiobi 1 r1 rttegtbero I J^I JOIN 7^I

DONATE to the Australtan Labor Patty

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld . alp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_ems/details.asp?ID=498 14/04/2009 Briefing N ote Regarding the Claim by Mr Springborg to cut $1 billion pea. from Queensland Government Expenses over the Next Three Years

By Professor John Wanna

Sir John Bunting Chair of Public Administration, (ANZSOG)

ANU and Griffith University

Statement of Qualifications

I am an expert in government budgeting and public finance and have been engaged in research on these topics for over 20 years. I have written or edited five books on these topics starting in 1990 with Budgetary Management and Control (Macmillan) and the most recent The Reality of Budget Reform in 11 OECD Nations (Edward Elgar forthcoming) going to press. I have published a range of other refereed articles and book chapters on public finance also. I spent one year as an academic researcher in residence with the federal Department of Finance and have served on two Queensland Treasury advisory committees before I moved to the ANU. Because of my knowledge I was invited to give the annual Certified Practising Accountants research lecture in November 2007, which was used as a basis for Senator Murray's recent review of the federal budget system.

I have been asked by the ALP (Queensland Division) to provide expert comment on the proposed plan to impose a 3% 'productivity dividend' across the whole of government (raising over $1 billion) from the Queensland budget and applying each year for the next three years. This briefing note uses the projected 2009-10 expenses figures for the Queensland Government (and from the Major Economic Statement of December 2008). Given the financial credit crisis there has been some savings measures imposed over the 2008-09 budget year but as it is now nearly over there will not be much prospect of further 'savings' from the present year's allocations.

General Comments on Announced Cuts to Public Spending

The Nature or Saving Initiatives

Large savings are notoriously hard to extract from government budgets - not because governments and their public servants are selfish or interested in aggrandisement, but because governments are buffeted by rising community expectations of services and increasing cost pressures from delivery instruments. Governments are not in control of all the factors that contribute to their cost pressures - other factors intervene such as: rates of inflation, wage pressures, supply costs variations, critical shortages, events and natural disasters. Major savings initiatives involve considerable political commitment to see through. They come at a high cost in terms of political capital. For that reason it is also hard for governments to impose major savings over multiple budget years. It would be extremely difficult, say, to extract $1 billion per annum from the Queensland budget for three years running.

Savings initiatives are attractive and relatively easy for Oppositions to announce in election campaigns in that they provide them with an 'offset' or a nominal margin against which to balance any proposed increases in spending on other policy areas. Such cutting initiatives are usually vague or rely on generic commitments (eg, savings of 'x' millions across-the-board), rather than carefully itemised cut targets with schedules of cuts announced prior to the election. It is common, and sometimes popular, to announce cuts to 'soft targets' such as corporate services, overheads or advertising, but these items remain important to running government effectively and will not generate the magnitude of savings proposed.

Savings initiatives are usually sold on two superficial arguments (i) that greater efficiencies can be extracted or greater streamlining of administrative supports can be achieved, and (ii) that waste and duplication can be eliminated and thus free up some existing resources. But, in practice few claimed efficiencies or reductions in wasteful expenditure are ever discovered or realised. Therefore, if substantial cuts are imposed they tend to involve a reduction in service levels, greater rationing of services, governments divesting themselves from certain responsibilities (perhaps entirely or to the private or voluntary sector), or delaying intended future commitments well into the out-years.

General Observations From Existing Practice

There are a number of general observations that can be drawn from international practice over many years of experience with savings measures. These are:

1, the larger the figure claimed for budgetary cuts or savings measures, the harder they are to achieve and the more unsuccessful they will be in practice;

2. multiple year savings measures tend to taper off quickly as governments lose their commitments to make hard decisions, and new policy and spending measures gather pace;

3. the more indiscriminate the savings measures are when they are announced, the more 'political' will be the fight to impose them indiscriminately or across-the-board (all agencies will claim they are essential and should be exempted from the cuts);

4. the more focused and itemised any intended cuts are, the comparatively easier they will be to implement subsequently;

5. in terms of the principles of subsidiarity, the closer the government is to the community the harder it will be to make substantial cuts or make succeeding cuts over a number of years;

6. the political pain or cost of making cuts usually means they are imposed for one or at maximum two years after which spending increases tend to resume. Across-the-Board Cuts

Across the board cuts are usually the easiest to announce, as one does not have to pre-specify which areas will be especially targeted for cutting. But they are also perverse in that areas a government may wish to expand or prioritise also get cut, the same as areas where cuts are desired. It is illogical to cut, say, the Police operating budget if at the same time additional Police officers are to be awarded to the agency.

There is considerable scepticism about whether across-the-board cuts can really be implemented - especially with powerful agencies that can exploit their position or generate waves of public sympathy to avoid the cuts. We have already seen some examples of this behaviour in Queensland and in other states.

A good recent example is the attempt by the Liberal Western Australian government to impose cuts of 3% on agencies which has been resisted by the WA Police Commissioner on the grounds that it would not enable him to fulfil his statutory responsibilities. The WA government has now conceded that a figure of 3% may be too optimistic and that it may have to settle for less cuts from the Police portfolio.

The 3% Productivity Dividend Applied Across Government - Producing Cuts to the Queensland Budget of Over $1 Billion per annum

Mr Springborg has announced that he intends to impose a 3% productivity dividend across government which will have the effect of cutting over $1 billion from government expenses per annum over each of the next three years. The dollar amounts are his estimates of the impact of the 3% savings measure.

From the Budget estimates the total expenses for 2009-10 are projected to be $36.700 billion (although the December MES revised this total up to $37,472). To cut $1 billion from this amount constitutes a cut of around 2.6 to 2.7% of total expenses - or 8% over three years. In real terms the proposed cuts could be much higher given that cost pressures on expenses are increasing by an average of 4.8% (or $1.715 billion in dollars) over the past two years (7.5% in budget year 2008-09 and a projected 2.6% over 2009-10). Hence, every agency that received a cut to its operating budget of 2.7% (to achieve the $1 billion savings) could in fact be facing a real cut of up to 7% per annum - or compounded cuts of over 20% across three years.

Over the past ten years (1998-09 to 2008-09) the expenses across many important policy sectors have increased by double figures per annum (eg, health by 16% per annum, social welfare by 16%, public order by 11%, education by 9% and transport and communication by 9%). This reflects rising costs of delivery, increased population pressures and rising expectations of the community for government services. It would be prudent to factor in some allowance for this pattern of growth when making budget commitments or announcing electoral promises. In my view it would be unrealistic to contemplate cuts of the magnitude announced by Mr Springborg given Queensland's increasing population and demands for additional services. If Mr Springborg intends to quarantine front-line service delivery staff from his cuts, then they will fall disproportionately on other employees or on other expenses. In terms of government employees, almost 22% of government employees (or 40,642) are in corporate or administrative support roles (and 78% in direct service delivery - 144,983). If the latter are exempt from the cuts, then some 12,500 positions would have to go in the support services areas. This would represent a cut of almost 30% of support and corporate staff. If there are to be no sackings, and given an average natural attrition rate of between 6 and 6.5%, this would take over five years allowing for 2,438 voluntary separations each year. To extract $3 billion over three years from natural attrition would take 16 years at the present rate of departures - and that assumes that in the present economic climate (and drop in foreseeable retiree incomes) that the previous rate of separation will continue - it could decline significantly over the next few years making the proposed cuts harder to achieve without initiating redundancies. It would seem that redundancies of approximately 10,000 per year would be required to meet the targeted figure in addition to natural attrition.

Looked at from the vantage point of departmental expenses, a savings measure generating $1 billion per annum represents a cut of just over 3.4% from across all departments (or around 10% over three years). If departments were prevented from making contributions from their 'administered items', this figure would have to come entirely from their own operating expenses - which would impact on the level of services provided to Queenslanders.

Options to Achieve a $1 billion Cut per annum over Three Years

1. reduce the number of government employees across the board: this would require a reduction of employees of 12,500 p.a. - a cut of 6.73% of government employees in 2009- 10; and amounting to 37,500 employees over the three year timeframe. 2. reduce the number of non front line employees by 12,500; this would target the cuts to backroom and support staff but such cuts would represents 30% of these essential support staff; and amount to an unfeasible 90% reduction in such staff over three years. 3. it would be unfeasible to cut the provision for superannuation for government employees - unless the numbers of employees were to be cut substantially. Reducing the commitment to superannuation this would merely create a larger future liability - and other governments are moving to follow Queensland's lead and fully fund their future superannuation liabilities. 4. cut the capita/ budget -this would have to come from the own funding sources of available cash the government commits to the capital budget (around $5 billion in round figures in 2008-09). Cutting borrowings ($10.9 billion arranged in 2008-09 but increasing over the forward estimates by a further $10.79 billion) is irrelevant to this exercise - we would simply see less capital works undertaken on essential infrastructure (water, roads, rail, energy etc). I note that Mr Springborg has announced that he will 'retain existing infrastructure spending' which would apparently rule out this option. 5. depreciation could be 'cut' (theoretically) in the sense that longer asset timelines could be tolerated, lower rates of depreciation for public assets could be declared (and agreed over time with the Auditor-General), but this is likely to result in poorer asset quality, worse services, or accommodation, older plant and equipment. 6. grants (which are also a form of expense) could be reduced by $1 billion, but most grants are relatively small and tightly targeted. Some grants are federal grants or governed by intergovernmental agreements and so effectively exempt from cuts (SPPs or NPPs). Other grants are regarded as sacred institutions. One such grant where the government has the discretion to reduce or eliminate the expense is the state fuel subsidy rebate, which would save $572 million p.a. - but this option would likely result in predictable outrage from Queenslanders. Cutting out other grants, or reducing them sufficiently to generate the intended savings measure, is likely to cause widespread community outrage -such as the first home buyers' scheme ($214m), grants to not-for-profit bodies (1.24 billion), grants to local government ($1.2 billion) and grants to non-government schools ($1.7 billion). The effects over three years would be at the cost of declining social capital and trust in government. 7. other operating expenses could be cut - while not involving much loss of public sector employment - this option would cut down on other essential items to deliver services to the community (such as drugs and clinical supplies for hospitals ($860m), school supplies and materials (468m), hospital repairs ($144m), school repairs ($143m), and even emergency vehicles and other equipment). Many of these other operating expenses allow agencies to perform their functions to a community acceptable standard. Many agencies have already had demands to tighten their other operating expenses over the years without compromising quality - but these amounts have been relatively small reductions not a major and repeated cut. For example the MES notes that operating expenses have been tightened by approximately $190million over the present budget year.

The Impact of a Productivity Dividend of 3% on all Departmental Expenses

An across-the-board productivity dividend is a largely indiscriminate and a 'blunt device' that would allow in theory departments to select for themselves where the cuts were to fall. It would therefore be likely that cuts to service delivery areas would result. For instance, the Education department would have to generate cuts of $192 million p.a. from its departmental expenses of $6.4 billion (and $576 over three years). According to its Ministerial Portfolio Statement, its total corporate services are of the order of $200 million per year (involving 700 corporate staff with a salary bill of $60 m). It cannot administer schools, TAFE and arts facilities without corporate support; hence, it is impossible to extract this amount from a largely service delivery agency without compromising services. Similarly Health would lose $249 million p.a.; Emergency Services would lose $28.2 million; and Disability Services would lose $37 million. In the latter agency the shadow minister has claimed disabilities will excused from the cuts implying the cuts will be larger in other areas to compensate. It is inconceivable to think that such cuts to departmental expenses can be achieved without cutting front-line services - especially staff, supplies and equipment.

A productivity dividend across government at the state level is a fundamentally different proposition for budget balancing than at the federal level. The federal government has had an efficiency dividend in place (at 1.25%) since 1987. It applies only to running costs of departments and agencies under the FMA act - a tightly defined concept relating to some expense items. The new Labor government increased the rate to 3.25% for the 2008-09 budget and will impose this same rate again in 2009-10. However, it must be appreciated that the federal efficiency dividend applies only to around 15% of Commonwealth total expenses - it does not apply to transfers, pensions and benefits, transfers to the states and territories, or to defence. This relatively focused application comes about because the Commonwealth is not generally in the business of service delivery (and it previously cut around $100 million and now around $400 million at 3.25%). By comparison, a state government is largely in the business of service delivery and an across-the-board application of a high productivity dividend such as the one proposed would inevitably have to cut into service areas. The present Queensland government has announced an efficiency dividend of $180 million in 2009- 10 or a little under 0.5% of expenses and my understanding is that it is not applied across the board to all agencies but is a target of intended reductions.

Concluding Comments

For a service delivery state with substantial population growth pressures, it defies credibility to claim that $1 billion can be extracted from the across-the-board expenses of government without affecting services at the front line. Natural attrition alone is unlikely to generate the required savings - and if categories of service deliverers are exempt natural attrition would take almost two decades to approach this saving figure. In the meantime corporate services and backroom administrative support would almost grind to a halt.

It would be socially undesirable (and politically unwise) to cut grants to the community - and this would fly in the face of other worthy political or policy initiatives (cheaper petrol, assistance to home-buyers, assistance to voluntary associations delivering community services etc).

There is perhaps some scope to trim other operating expenses (delaying new vehicles, cutting back on maintenance, making assets and equipment last longer) but these are likely to have a direct impact on the quality of service delivery and potentially generate only relatively small amounts of savings - not the $1 billion of savings claimed by Mr Springborg. It should also be noted that the present government has extracted $60 million in savings over the 2008-09 budget and recently announced its intention to cut $180 million in next year's budget and a further $280 million in 2010- 11 and 2011-12. As already mentioned, there has also been additional tightening in other operating expenses over the present budget year. GAS SUPERHIGHWAY CLEARS THE WAY FOR LNG JOBS Page I of 2

Home Home • Anna Sligh's Policies and Media Releases About Contact GAS SUPERHIGHWAY CLEARS THE WAY FOR LNG JOBS J r'.r.a;J,,J.,xI.: Join Premier Anna Bligh has cleared the way for a gas 'super-highway' to Volunteer facilitate a multi-billion dollar Liquid Natural Gas industry for ALP Members' Private Web Queensland. Anna's Labor Candidates Ms Bligh committed to acquiring the land corridor where the underground gas Subscribe to Anna's eNews pipeline to the proposed Curtis Island LNG plants will be built. The land has an Election 2009 estimated value of up to $30 million. Policies & Media Releases Apply for a Postal Vote The Premier said a new Labor Government would begin acquiring the 70 km by 200 metres wide corridor between Callide and the Gladstone State Development I Area in a matter of months. "I have a plan to create jobs in Queensland and I am committed to giving our full support to this industry of the future," she said. pONATE "A thriving LNG industry has the potential to create thousands of jobs at gas lothe fields right across our Surat and Bowen Basins and in Gladstone and the ^Ausirallnn Labor Party surrounding regions."

The Premier said that construction of the plants on Curtis Island was due to start in 2010 and was estimated to employ over 6,000 workers during construction.

"The corridor will act as a common use underground gas "super highway" for companies at gas fields across the Surat and Bowen Basins," said the Premier.

"It is estimated that when this multi-billion dollar industry is up and running up to 450 km of pipelines will feed into this common use pipeline to take the gas to the Curtis Island facility to be processed.

"But the first step towards creating this LNG gas super-highway is acquiring the land.

"This $30 million investment is a clear vote of confidence and another step towards creating an industry that can provide thousands of jobs and generate billions of dollars for Queensland."

Ms Bligh said that LNG could develop a whole new export industry for Queensland. "We have been working hard with companies to get the ball rolling.

"We started with the declaration of a dedicated LNG State Development Area on Curtis Island and recently we established of a specialist LNG Industry Unit," she said.

"This new unit acts as a single point of entry into Government for companies investing in this new industry.

"Now we will buy the corridor for this essential piece of infrastructure sending a clear message to industry. We are committed, we are confident and we are ready to roll."

Premier Bligh said the LNG industry was already creating jobs in Queensland.

"During these tough economic times creating jobs must be our first second and third priority and that is why I will go the extra mile to support this new industry for Queensland," she said.

Ms Bligh said the upfront cost of the land would be recovered from the companies utilising the infrastructure corridor.

"This initial investment by the tax payer will be recouped and reap thousands of jobs and that's the best return on an investment possible for the people of Queensland," she said.

Media contact: 3224 4500

t Eq^^Y, t.IEXT^

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search I

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=499 14/04/2009 GAS SUPERHIGHWAY CLEARS THE WAY FOR LNG JOBS Page 2 of 2

Anna's Labor Members I Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane QId 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld . alp.org.au

Site by ToadShoo'

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/O 1_cros/details.asp?ID=499 14/04/2009 LABOR TO CUT DANGEROUS REEF RUN-OFF BY HALF Page 1 of 1

Home Nome , Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases -O. NEX- About Contact LABOR TO CUT DANGEROUS REEF RUN-OFF BY I-@ALF Joist The discharge of dangerous pesticides and fertilisers capable of killing the Great Barrier Reef will be cut by Volunteer 50 per cent within four years, if Labor is re-elected next weekend. ALP Members` Private Web Premier Anna Bligh made the pledge while launching Labor's 2009 election campaign today. Anna's Labor Candidates Subscribe to Anna's eNews "Earlier this year I visited the Frankland Islands south of Cairns and saw first-hand the devastating effects Election 2009 that the run-off of fertilisers, pesticides and soil is having on the Great Barrier Reef - it wasn't a pretty Policies & Media Releases sight," Ms Bligh said. L z %=HELPP Apply for a Postal Vole "I gave a commitment then that regulations to address this pollution would be introduced to the Queensland Parliament by June this year. Search Go "My commitment today is to set clear targets for pollution reduction through these regulations."

Ms Bligh said that targets would be met with a regulatory approach that would complement the federally- DONATE funded voluntary program and the good work already being done by many farmers. to die Australian Labor Party "If we can get all farmers and graziers in the catchments draining to the Great Barrier Reef working to these new rules, I believe that we can achieve significant reductions to the levels of run-off affecting the reef," she said.

'..- NEXT

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St 5th Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld. alp.org. au

Site by ToadShow

http://vtTv,Tw.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=500 14/04/2009 100,000 JOBS TO KEEP QUEENSLAND STRONG Page 1 of 2

Home Home > Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases About 100,000 Contact JOBS TO KEEP QUEENSLAND STRONG Join Premier Anna Bligh has pledged to create 100,000 new jobs to guide Volunteer Queensland through the global financial crisis and make our State even stronger ALP Members' Private Web than before. Anna's Labor Candidates Subscribe to Anna's eNews Ms Bligh said she would throw her heart and soul into the plan to support and create jobs across Queensland over the next three years. F^. Election 2009 Policies & Media Releases "I stake my own future on these 100,000 jobs - I know that Queensland needs Apply for a Postal Vote jobs not cuts," she said. 1 "We need to create work, not rip $1 billion out of the State budget to cut jobs and services exactly when we need them most as the Opposition plans to do.

"If we win this election it will be because the people of Queensland have trusted me to protect their jobs and to create the new jobs that will keep this State a DONATE strong. to the P Austratlan Labor Party "This is a real target that I intend to deliver. I have a plan to keep Queensland strong and we can do it. We can make our great State even stronger than before."

Premier Anna Bligh has outlined the four point plan that a new Bligh Government will use to create 100,000 new jobs over the next three years.

The Premier said the four point plan would:

keep Queensland's record building program going prepare for recovery by developing skills for the future create new jobs by supporting the new industries of the future like Liquid Natural Gas and Solar while focusing on our traditional strengths like tourism and; develop new job creation programs

"Our plan means 100,000 new pay packets. It means 100,000 bread winners in 100,000 Queensland homes," said the Premier.

"We need to create jobs to get us through these bad times, we also need to make sure we are positioned to take advantage of the good times when they return.

"That means we will continue to invest in the jobs and the services that people need, not cut jobs and services.

"We will do that because we believe that people and families are more important than heartlessly protecting the bottom line."

Ms Bligh said the first point in her plan meant she would not cut back on the State's capital building program because of the global financial crisis.

"Now is not the time to cut and run. The last thing Queensland needs now is a Government that will lose its nerve," she said.

"Our $17 billion capital building program is the largest in the country. It is building the better roads, schools and hospitals we need and it supports 119,000 jobs.

"That means thousands and thousands of families across this state who have at least one breadwinner because we are building tomorrow's Queensland today.'

The Premier said that thousands of apprentices and trainees across the State are learning the skills which will place Queensland ahead of the pack when the global economy recovers.

"We need these young men and women because we must prepare for the recovery that will follow these difficult times," she said.

"That's why we will put in place a 125% payroll tax incentive that means if an employer has more apprentices and trainees they pay less tax.

"That's why we will require that ten percent of the workforce on every Government project in Queensland is an apprentice or trainee and we will implement a $414 million scheme to create almost 150,00 new training places http://www.queensla-ndlabor.org/OI-ems/details . asp?ID=501 14/04/2009 100,000 JOBS TO KEEP QUEENSLAND STRONG

and grow our skills base.

"We will invest almost $6 .5 million in a scheme to make sure Queensland businesses and manufacturers get the maximum benefit of our building program because Queensland made means Queensland jobs."

Ms Bligh said an essential part of her plan was to create new jobs through support for new industries such as Liquid Natural Gas.

"We have already declared Curtis Island a State Development Area and we know that the Liquid Natural Gas market is growing rapidly at a rate of five percent to ten percent every year," she said.

"Yesterday I announced our intention to acquire the land to create a new gas superhighway to support this industry.

"Industries such as LNG, solar energy and geothermal can deliver a more environmentally friendly future as well as create thousands of jobs."

The Premier said the Green Army scheme she announced early in the election campaign was an example of the sort of initiative Government can put in place to create and support jobs in Queensland.

"The Green Army will create up to 3,000 positions for the long term unemployed," she said

"We want jobs not cuts - that is what we will deliver."

d view a copy of the transcript here

snow Nc -r.

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld . alp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=501 14/04/2009 Friends, this is our toughest fight in the toughest of times.

Now, more than ever, Queensland needs a Labor Government.

Make no mistake ... our fight against the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression will be long and hard.

But my team is battle-ready ... and we have an unbeatable weapon.

It's the Queensland spirit.

The way we come together in times of trouble.

Challenge brings out our best.

We've seen it time and again ... whether the challenge be flood, fire, drought, or this shocking oil spill that's being cleaned from our beaches.

But bringing out the best needs leadership.

It needs strong, experienced leadership ... and a Government with the strength and vision to renew and reinvigorate.

So I seek from the people of Queensland in this election a mandate

a mandate, to mobilise all our resources, all our experience and all our energies towards creating jobs

- a mandate, to build on the achievements of Labor in the tough times

- a mandate, for the most serious challenge of modern times.

Queensland needs a government with the courage to face the facts.

To admit the reality of the world crisis ... because unless we do that ... we can't even begin to work through it. To be a Government for the good times ... but more importantly ... to lead us through the tough.

That's always been Labor's priority.

It's my priority ...

And it's my team's priority ...

Queensland needs a Government that supports the great Labor value of the fair go:

... one that understands its role in tough times

... one that's committed to working with the government of the Nation.

In times like this, Governments must lead and Governments must act.

Friends, this morning I shared time with a mine worker, Dustin and his wife Crystal.

They, along with their daughters Calli and Jessica are here with us today.

Dustin has worked most of his adult life in the mining industry.

He's driven trucks, loaders and dozers.

It's hard work ... but he loves it.

It's kept bread on his family's table.

But in February this year, Dustin was retrenched. He represents the human cost of the global recession.

Dustin's not alone. And as this economic storm continues, there are likely to be many more families feeling the brunt of the global financial crisis. But we must never let the statistics deaden our senses to the fact that behind every one of those numbers, there are very real stories like Dustin's.

I gave Dustin and Crystal a commitment this morning:

... that I will fight with every fibre of my being for jobs and a return to prosperity.

And that is what sets us apart from our opponents.

In this election, Queenslanders have a stark choice: jobs or cuts.

That's the difference between us and them.

My highest priority is saving the jobs of today and creating the jobs of tomorrow.

Today I make this commitment to you and to the people of Queensland.

A Bligh Government will create 100 000 new jobs in the next term.

That's 100 000 new pay packets ... 100 000 new bread winners for 100 000 families.

And we'll do it in the face of the global recession.

We will work against the full force of the global financial crisis ... and emerge stronger, not weaker.

This is not the time to hang up our gloves and surrender.

It is time to fight ... to fight for jobs.

It is time for Governments to step up ... this task is too big and too important to leave to chance.

The number one priority of every single member of my Government will be to protect and create jobs. In the last ten years - Queensland has outpaced the nation - with lower unemployment and higher economic growth.

When the critics said it couldn 't be done , we got unemployment below 5%.

We've led the way ... we've stayed out in front ... and we plan to stay out in front.

And now, we set ourselves the challenge of 100 000 new jobs in the next term.

We will advance that plan on four main fronts:

First, we will keep Queensland 's record building program goon

We will push forward with the $17 billion building program - the largest in the country - because it provides the capital works we need, and supports 119 000 jobs.

Almost $7 billion in transport and roads alone ... more than a billion dollars in education.

... the same in health ... as we build and rebuild 10 major hospitals.

You can see it in action around this state ... all building a better Queensland.

This building program must continue ... it must continue to create a stronger Queensland.

And it must continue , to create more jobs.

Second , we will prepare for the recovery.

As we fight the global recession , we're already planning for the recovery. The next step in our 100 000 jobs plan will be to expand our skills base so Queensland is ready to lead Australia into the next period of growth.

We will launch the biggest local expansion of skills and training ever - more than $400 million to create almost 150 000 new training places.

We will increase payroll tax rebates for apprentices and trainees to 125% and ensure that apprentices and trainees are employed on every state and federally-funded project.

Our economy needs these young workers. They are building their skills as the frontline of tomorrow's economy.

The third plank of our jobs plan is to support new industries.

We will continue to support our traditional strengths like agriculture and mining.

And we must build on our existing strengths like tourism ... because, put simply ... in Queensland, tourism means jobs.

We'll invest $38 million in new tourism initiatives ... it supports thousands of jobs and generates billions of dollar in our economy.

But many of the jobs we'll create will come from emerging industries, like Liquid Natural Gas.

Until recently, this industry, this job-generator, was not considered possible in Queensland.

Today we have six proposals from international firms clamouring to develop a whole new export industry here.

An LNG industry will create more than 6000 jobs in the construction phase alone ... and create jobs for the future.

Our future will be powered not just by new industries like LNG, but by new technologies. My commitment to job creation will see us create 20 000 new generation green jobs by focussing on renewable energy.

Queensland has an abundance of potential and we're world leaders in clean coal technology.

But right now, we only generate 6% of our energy from renewable sources.

We can and we will do better.

We will set a new standard in combating climate change.

We will kick-start renewable energy projects and develop and export clean energy technologies to create new jobs.

Industries like solar and geothermal will power our future - and power job creation.

And finally, we will r] evelop new job creation programs because friends .0

... we must face the fact that despite our best efforts, many Queenslanders will deal with the devastation of unemployment.

Now is the time when Governments need to step in to get people back into work.

To create jobs, not cut them.

New jobs programs like our Green Army.

$57m over three years ... creating 3000 jobs ... putting an army of unemployed Queenslanders to work ... improving our waterways, beaches , National Parks and green spaces.

Friends, this is the plan we put before the people of Queensland.

Jobs not cuts. My opponent thinks that slashing $1 billion from the economy and axing 12 000 jobs every year is the way to go ... he denies the global recession even exists.

He's learnt nothing from the lessons of history and he's hopelessly out of step with Governments around the world.

I put this to you ... if you don't understand the problem, how can you begin to solve it?

To cut $1 billion from the state budget destroys the services that families rely on and it destroys the jobs we need to preserve.

Every single commitment we have made is part of a clear, affordable, plan for Queensland's future.

Yes, these are tough times and we do need to be careful in our expenditure.

We will make every dollar go further and work harder.

... but I will not do it at the expense of jobs ... not at the expense of police, doctors, nurses and teachers;

... not at the expense of the people who back them up ... the people who clean our schools ... the admin officers at our police stations ... the IT workers who keep our medical equipment working;

not at the expense of a singe job

I will not do it.

We will inves in services and we will invest in jobs.

And, yes, that means a deficit for now, but I would rather that any day than another person out of work and another family under stress.

It's the right path to protect jobs and the right path to a speedy recovery. Jobs or cuts ... that's the choice.

Friends, every generation faces challenges that define its times.

The global financial crisis is definitely that ... but we can never forget the other great crisis affecting the planet ... climate change and our environment.

It's not a case of jobs versus the environment, as our opponents suggest.

We need to protect jobs and the environment.

We, in the Labor Party understand the two are so strongly connected ... they are global problems that demand local solutions.

I have set us the target to reduce Queenslanders' carbon footprint by a third by 2020.

And today I announce a major new initiative - a solar hot water plan to help reach that target to create jobs and save families money.

Over the next three years, we'll provide 200 000 solar systems to families at a fraction of the retail price of electric ones.

... this will more than double the number of solar hot water systems across the state

... and it will save the average family around $300 a year on their power bill.

Our policy will deliver solar hot water to families that will pay for itself within two years - for pensioners it will be even quicker.

This is good for families ... good for jobs in the solar industry ... and good for the environment.

Friends, we need to mitigate and reverse where we can the effects of climate change and we need to protect the wonders of our natural environment. Since becoming Premier I have committed to increasing the National Park estate to almost 13 million hectares ... or twice the size of Tasmania.

And today I take that agenda further.

A Labor Government will declare three of the great channel country rivers in south-west Queensland as Wild Rivers ... preserving some of the world's most beautiful areas for future generations.

We will boost carbon trading and protect vegetation by giving farmers the right to earn an income from trading carbon credits in the regrowth on leasehold properties.

And in the next four years we'll cut by half the level of dangerous pesticides and fertilisers running into our most precious treasure, our Great Barrier Reef.

We will also start the work on a new 2000 kilometre Cape York Great Walk in partnership with traditional owners.

My vision is for one of the longest and most spectacular walks in the world.

It will stretch from the Daintree River to the tip of Cape York and it will cross some of the most amazing country on earth.

This will be a huge international drawcard ... with the potential to create more than 1000 jobs in construction ... and inject millions into the local economy.

It is estimated that the walk could attract more than 20 000 tourists a year - that's more than the Overland and South Coast tracks in Tassie and the Kokoda Trail combined.

With every one of these steps, we create jobs and protect the environment. Friends, a key challenge for Government will be improving services in these tough times when people will need them the most.

Times have changed dramatically, but our resolve to provide the services that Queenslanders need - to deliver teachers ... and nurses ... and doctors - has not.

Investing in education, investing in teachers is one of the best investments a government can make.

We need to give our best and brightest every incentive to pursue a career in teaching and build the skills of the workforce of tomorrow.

And we need to provide our teachers with the rewards, the resources and the back up to do this task.

We will employ more than 1000 teachers in the next three years.

And my Government will drive improvements in academic performance with $72 million in new literacy and numeracy programs.

... and well build on our full year of prep to give more young children a flying start with 240 new Kindergartens.

When it comes to police, we are the Government that has lifted police numbers to meet national standards for the first time.

We will increase police numbers by at least 600 over the next three years.

And yes, this is less than my opponent has promised ... but I'm not in the business of making commitments I know I cannot keep ... or can only achieve by sacking workers.

And further, we will invest $366 million in new and upgraded crime fighting facilities and equipment for our police.

We will employ at least 3500 doctors, nurses and allied health workers over the next three years. And we'll keep building our health system to treat more patients than ever before.

We will expand our busiest emergency departments ... to free up beds ... and train 30 new nurse practitioners to treat patients sooner.

Our elective surgery times are the shortest in the country, but more needs to be done.

I have committed to delivering 20 000 more elective surgery operations.

Friends, when it comes to healthcare it starts with our children.

I want to make sure they get the very best start in life.

That's why today I announce that we will invest $42 million to expand child and maternal health services in rural and regional Queensland.

This investment will ensure women can receive maternity support closer to home.

It means more parents can receive the advice they need in caring for a newborn.

Across our vast state, the ravages of cancer are known to far too many Queenslanders.

I will invest $15 million in new patient accommodation for Queenslanders who need to travel to our cities to get the specialist treatment they need.

We will also deliver a new Oncology Centre at Rockhampton Hospital that will increase the hospital's capacity to treat cancer patients.

Friends, our young people with a disability deserve the best care a community can provide.

YoungCare - an organisation known to many of you - has harnessed the best of the Queensland spirit. It offers dignity to young people who require care.

Today I am pleased to announce that we will contribute $3 million to help YoungCare expand to the Gold Coast.

YoungCare was borne from new ideas to challenge an old problem.

It represents what can be achieved with a fresh set of eyes and a renewed focus.

Renewal and a renewed determination is the mark of a Government that listens.

As I stand before you ...

... as I seek a mandate to carry us forward and carry us through into the future, it is Labor that has always been the party of change

.. change for the better.

We must continue to strive for change ... and renewal will be a hallmark of my Government.

Governments that keep evolving, that respond to challenges of the times meet their first obligation - their obligation to the future.

I know Queenslanders want us to do better.

And we will do better.

If elected, I will form a team that is committed to meeting Queenslanders' expectations ...

... to create jobs, to lift literacy and numeracy, to tackle our hospital waiting times and to protect the environment.

A Labor Government elected on March 21St will have many new faces, new ideas and a focussed determination to meet the challenges ahead. It will build on our experience ... and harness new energy.

I will deploy the experience within our ranks to our areas of greatest challenge.

I will overhaul the Ministerial team that delivers the frontline services to Queenslanders.

Friends, 2009 will be a year to remember.

We'll remember it for the way Queenslanders faced the havoc of storms and floods in the north and north-west.

We'll remember it for the way we rallied around our southern friends in the tragedy of the Victorian fires.

We'll be forced to remember it for the impact of the global financial crisis.

And we'll remember it as the 150th birthday of our great state.

To be Premier of this State ... to be called upon to serve its people is an extraordinary honour.

To lead a Labor Government brings with it a serious responsibility.

Friends, Saturday's election will present Queenslanders with a clear choice:

A choice between jobs and cuts;

... between taking Queensland back or stepping forward;

... between pretending our challenges don't exist or facing them head on;

... between allowing the ravages of a global recession to weaken us or keeping Queensland strong. ... between the prospect of a minority Government made up of an unstable coalition, propped up by Independents and One Nation ... or a strong, stable, majority Labor Government.

My commitment as your Premier and that of my team is to face these times with honesty, energy and determination.

To work as hard as we can to build a better Queensland.

To secure the best for this great state.

To make it everything we love today ... and more.

... for Queenslanders like Dustin and his family ... who deserve a fair go

... for our future and for our children's future

... for the best of times, in the best of states, in the best of nations.

Queensland ... as we face our future ... you can count on me. Premier will partner with the Bush on Climate Change Page 1 of I

i1)gl= 1iI=jl-j^hl

Home Home . Anna ?Rub's Policies and Medin_ releases cE - About Premier will partner with the Brush on Climate Change Contact I .':`^Lv,.,r, tl.ilne-h..i

Join Premier Anna Bligh will change the law to make sure all Queensland farmers, including leasehold farmers, Volunteer can take advantage of carbon trading schemes for financial reward. ALP Members' Private Web Anna's Labor Candidates The Premier said that under the plan she would also work with the Federal Government to ensure that re- I,i.,, i lI:%6 growth on cleared land, and not just plantation forest, was eligible for carbon trading. Subscribe to Anna's eNeivs Election 2009 "We want all Queensland farmers to be able to take full advantage of what voluntary carbon trading can Policies & Media Releases offer - not just to benefit the environment but also to benefit their bottom line," she said. Apply fora Postal Vote "Under current law our leasehold farmers' position on carbon trading is uncertain.

1 "We will change the law to make sure they have the same rights as freehold farmers in allowing vegetation to grow on their property to earn carbon trading rewards."

Leasehold land covers approximately 65% of Queensland and hundreds of farmers throughout the State (-a DONATE will have their rights confirmed by the change in law. p to the ;'IAustrntlnn Labor Party] The Federal Government is currently finalising its Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme and an Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will form an important part of this initiative.

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search I Anna's Labor Members I Anna Bligh s Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected] lp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/O1_cros/details.asp?ID=502 14/04/2009 >_ agc i Vl 1

Home some . ur,na Sliah's Policies and Media Releases -.1 14EX- About BLIGH GOVERNMEN T Contact TO HELP FUND CARE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Join A re-elected Bligh Government will provide three million dollars to help fund respite care for young people Volunteer with disabilities on the Gold Coast. ALP Members' Private Web Premier Anna Bligh said her Government will team up with Youngcare and the Adam Scott Foundation to Anna's Labor Candidates help fund a state-of-the-art residential complex to accommodate and care for young people with complex Subscribe to Anna's eNews disability and health care needs. Election 2009 Policies & Media Releases "Residential options for young people with severe disabilities are limited," Ms Bligh said. ELP? Apply for a Postal Vote "They often live with their parents but as they grow into young adults their needs become more demanding and complex and it is a very difficult struggle for many families.

"Many young people have been forced into residential aged care because these are the only type of rr_ facilities built and staffed to service high dependency needs. DONATE "Sadly, it is estimated there are currently over 6,500 young Australians with high care needs living in aged to the care facilities because there are limited alternatives. Australian Labor Party

"However, through the wonderful work of groups such as Youngcare, more suitable options are becoming available to young people and their families.

"I was pleased to officially open the first Youngcare Apartments in Jindalee in Brisbane in 2007 and I am happy to provide a helping hand to support their second major development."

Ms Bligh said a new 14 apartment complex would be built on the Gold Coast consisting of 10 single bedroom units, two two-bedroom family units and two respite units.

c Eeci' NE.\Ti

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St 5th Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected]. au

Site by ToadShow

http://www. queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details . asp?ID=503 14/04/2009 WILD RIVERS PROGRAM HEADS FOR THE WEST Page 1 of 1

;c1p1:,^Iri-11.1^trl

Home Home . Arms Bligh's Policies and Media releases About Contact WILD RIVERS PROGRAM HEADS F O R THE WEST

Join Labor has pledged to extend its ground-breaking Wild Rivers protection program to south-west Volunteer Queensland's channel country. ALP Members' Private Web Anna's Labor Candidates Premier Anna Bligh said three rivers in south-west Queensland would be declared as wild rivers if Labor was re-elected. Subscribe to Anna's eNews Election 2009 "Many of Queensland's rivers have been affected by urbanisation, industrial development and farming Policies & Media Releases activities," Ms Bllgh said. Apply for a Postal Vote "That's why protecting our remaining pristine rivers - our wild rivers, with virtually all of their natural I values intact - is even more important. "We have already declared six rivers along the east coast and in the Gulf of Carpentaria as wild rivers as tg,La¢pp'p l part of our previous commitment to protect 19 northern waterways.

"We will now extend our protection program to the south-west, where the channel country is home to an extensive river system, wetlands and waterbirds.

"The rivers in this area have been subject to little development over the past 100 years, apart from some cattle grazing.

"As a result, they are still in much the same condition as they were when our early explorers first saw them.

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St 0th Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected]

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/OI_cros/details.asp?ID=504 14/04/2009 SOLAR PROGRAM TO SLASH POWER BILLS Page 1 of 1

Home Home + Arise Blint's Policies and Media Releases About SOLAR PR SLASH POWER BILLS Contact OGRAM TO Join Queensland families will save up to $300 a year on their electricity bills and dramatically reduce Volunteer greenhouse gas emissions with a new solar hot water program announced by Premier Anna Bligh today. ALP Members` Private Web Ms Bligh said the plan, which will create up to 500 jobs will deliver up to 200,000 solar hot water systems Anna's Labor Candidates to Queensland families for $500 each - a fraction of the retail price of electric systems - over the next Subscribe to Anna's etdews three years. Election 2009 Policies & Media Releases "This will give the average family free hot water after less than two years of using the system and Apply for a Postal Vote pensioners and concession card holders will have free hot water in less than six months," said the Premier.

bow In t)m.r "This Solar Hot Water Program will more than double the number of solar hot water systems in the State. -'rva mambnrd wazlIM117JT:P1 It will cut Queensland household energy costs by up to $96 million and reduce carbon emissions by up to i 640,000 tonnes over three years. DONATE "Harnessing the power of the sun can be a key weapon in the battle against climate change. Ito tits Australian Labor Party "Approximately one-third of average household energy is used to heat water.

"If you have an electric hot water system, it means one-third of your electricity costs and carbon emissions can be attributed to your current system.

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Stir Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected]. au

Site by Toadshow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=505 14/04/2009 SCIENCE AND SUPPORT BOOST FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS Page I of I

11Ir;-JMdlirH

Home Horne . Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases About Contact SCIENCE AND SUPPORT BOOST FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Join Hundreds of new teacher aide positions and a plan to create more home-grown scientists for tomorrow's Volunteer Queensland has been announced by Premier Anna Bligh. ALP Members' Private Web Anna's Labor Candidates The Premier said the two initiatives will provide substantial support for primary school students and create Subscribe to Anna's eNews up to 625 jobs. Election 2009 Building on last week's $72 million literacy and numeracy announcement, which will deliver a further 2S3 Policies & Media Releases education jobs, Premier Anna Bligh has promised to: Apply fora Postal Vote create an extra 500 full-time equivalent teacher aide positions, providing an extra 15,000 hours of assistance every school week I h to bnco introduce the $43.5 million Science Spark program to reignite student interest in science. mbe or v Le¢n 1 "Labor is determined to make our education system even stronger and give our children the foundations they need for success in both life and work," Ms Bligh said. ON ATE to the "These two initiatives, aimed specifically at primary schools, will build on the solid foundations we have Aurtrnllnn Lather Party already developed and give our students the best possible start,"

Ms Bligh said the 500 extra teacher aide positions, costing $43 million over three years, would provide vital support across all primary school year levels from Prep to Year 7.

"Teacher aides help improve student results by supporting classroom teachers and allowing them to provide more individual attention to students," she said.

"These extra teacher aide hours will be allocated to those primary schools that need them most, with principals having the flexibility to apply them across the school.

"Schools may choose to support Prep teachers at the start of the year, than move the extra aide time to years 3, 5 and 7 to help students in the lead-up to the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests.

"They may also be assigned to classes where students have learning difficulties or need other types of the support."

Ms Bligh said the new Science Spark program would rejuvenate interest in science teaching and reignite student interest in the subject.

"The world is facing unprecedented challenges as climate change becomes a reality and we search for new clean energy sources. We must turn to science for the solutions," she said.

"Unfortunately, student interest in science has been declining at a time when we need our children to be developing even stronger skills in this area,

"Having a workforce skilled in science will be critical to our prospects of encouraging innovation and helping solve many of the challenges that will confront the world in the future.

"Part of the solution to getting students more interested in science is to have teachers who make the subject accessible and engaging.

"Recent studies highlight that we need to improve our performance in science, technology, engineering and maths.

"Under the Science Spark program, we will employ 100 new science teachers in primary schools, at a cost of $22.5 million, to work with students in years 4 to 7.

"We will hire an additional 15 science teachers to roll out a comprehensive professional development program to primary schools that will support the teaching of science, at a cost of $15.2 million over three years.

"Labor will also spend $5.8 million over three years to expand the number of Earth Smart Science (ESS) Schools and declare 2010 as the Year of Environmental Sustainability in Schools.

"As part of this initiative, we will hire another 10 experts to help harness student interest in science and maths and to lift the number of environmentally sustainable ESS schools from 60 to 1000."

Labor will continue to offer annual science scholarships worth between $6000 and $10,000, encouraging teachers to specialise in science, technology and maths.

It will also offer 10 Peter Doherty science awards, worth $5000 each, each year.

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected]

Site by Toadshon,'

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_ems/details.asp?ID=506 14/04/2009 n 471.:wiVL V111"11V t.1: 1'111\ 111L DU011 Page 1 of 1

'.^^61=;=IP1=^^=.IPlci

Home Home r Arne Bligh's Policies and Media Releases About Contact A SECOND CHANCE FOR THE BUSH Join Endangered regrowth vegetation will be the subject of a three month clearing moratorium to allow talks Volunteer between farmer groups and a new Labor Government about the best way forward on regrowth clearing. ALP Members' Private Web Anna's Labor Candidates "We want to give ourselves a second chance to right some of the wrongs of the original tree clearing in Queensland to help lower greenhouse emissions," said the Premier. Subscribe to Anna's eNews Election 2009 "I want to sit down and talk to farmers before taking any decisions. Policies & Media Releases Apply for a Postal Vote "But to allow those talks to occur without the pressure of panic clearing, a halt to regrowth clearing has to be enforced." Search 1 In December 2006, the Queensland Government banned the broad-scale clearing of remnant vegetation.

Extensive tracts of native forest in western parts of Queensland were "panic cleared" in an attempt to beat the ban. DONATE But much of the vegetation has re-grown resulting in entire paddocks of new young native plants that can to the Anstrallan Lnbot Patty capture and store climate changing carbon and eventually mature to resemble the original forest that was cleared.

In February, the Premier released satellite data for the 2006-07 year which showed a significant drop in clearing rates for remnant vegetation but a worrying increase in regrowth clearing particularly on freehold land.

"If we can keep this regrowth it gives us the chance to right some of the wrongs of the original clearing,' said the Premier.

" It allows us to naturally revegetate many areas often with rare and endangered vegetation.

"That's good news for the environment, greenhouse emissions, our bush landscapes and the rural economy generally."

.EeOf' NExT!

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor's team Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search I Anna's Labor Members I Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected]

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/0l_cros/details.asp?ID=507 14/04/2009 rremier will partner with the Bush on Climate Change Page 1 of 1

Home Home . Rona elioh's Policies and Media Releases About premier will partner with the Bush on Climate Change Contact Join Premier Anna Bligh will change the law to make sure all Queensland farmers, including leasehold farmers, Volunteer can take advantage of carbon trading schemes forfinancial reward. ALP Members' Private Web The Premier said that under the plan she would also work with the Federal Government to ensure that re- Anna's Labor Candidates growth on cleared land, and not just plantation forest, was eligible for carbon trading. Subscribe to Anna's eNews Election 2009 "We want all Queensland farmers to be able to take full advantage of what voluntary carbon trading can Policies & Media Releases offer - not just to benefit the environment but also to benefit their bottom line," she said. Apply for a Postal Vote "Under current law our leasehold farmers' position on carbon trading is uncertain.

Search Go "We will change the law to make sure they have the some rights as freehold farmers in allowing vegetation to grow on their property to earn carbon trading rewards."

Leasehold land covers approximately 65% of Queensland and hundreds of farmers throughout the State DONATE will have their rights confirmed by the change in law. to the Australian Labor Patty The Federal Government is currently finalising its Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme and an Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will form an important part of this initiative.

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I loin I Join Labor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search I Anna's Labor Members I Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St 5th Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected]

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/O1_cros/details.asp?ID=508 14/04/2009 151,1ki-H JV VLK1N1V1L1N 1 1U BUILD YUEENSLAND'S GREATEST WALK Page 1 of 1

(G^bl-^=lrl=J^Fltir

Home Home ,. Anna Sigh's Policies and Media Releases About BLIGII GOVERNMENT TO BUILD QUEENSLAN D'S GREATES ti V"Ci(lof^l_^t')t) ) Contact T WALK luflli^âJd^ tI it i lq:,,r^lr^, Join A re-elected Bligh Government will start to build one of the longest and most spectacular walks in the Volunteer world, ALP Members' Private Web Anna's Labor Candidates Ms Sligh said the 2000 kilometre walk from Daintree River to the tip of Cape York would be a huge Subscribe to Anna's eflews international tourist drawcard. Election 2009 She said the project had the potential to create more than 1,100 jobs and contribute millions of dollars to Policies & Media Releases the local economy. Apply for a Postal Vote "This will be the jewel in the crown for our network of Great Walks," Ms Bligh said.

I "It will traverse some of the most beautiful country on earth.

"From the pristine rainforests of the north east to the wetlands of the central west and the anthill dotted plains of the interior, the 137,000 square kilometre landscape of Cape York has often been compared to the Congo and Serengeti Plains of Africa.

"It includes more than 3,000 plant species, half of Australia's bird species, one third of our mammal species and a quarter of our frog and reptile species."

A re-elected Bligh Government will:

Fund a $1.23 million feasibility study on the Great Walk and work with the Rudd Government's Federal Infrastructure Fund to secure further financial commitment to build the track

Commit to begin to build the walk over the next three years with the first 230 kilometre stage stretching from Daintree through to Cooktown

Work closely with the Cape York Institute, Cape York Land Council and the Balkanu Cape York Development Corporation to map the new Great Walk, assisting negotiations with land owners whose land the track traverses, maximising employment and economic opportunities for Cape York Indigenous residents

Segment the walk into five distinct cultural and geographic sections with themes such as the rainforest experience, the outback experience, cascades, coastlines and cultural experiences, Shelburne and the Great North.

Progress with the Federal Government a World Heritage nomination for those parts of Cape York that have the agreed support of both conservation and Indigenous interests,

"Initial planning work by the Balkanu Cape York Development Corporation indicates the walk has the potential to attract more than 20,000 walkers a year," Ms Bligh said.

"This is more than the Overland and South Coast tracks in Tasmania and the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea combined.

"They also estimate up to 380 jobs would be created in the construction phase and up to 760 jobs on an ongoing basis.

"Members of the local Indigenous communities see the project as to chance to address welfare issues, unemployment and provide much needed economic opportunity for their people.

"World Heritage listing of the area will help give it international recognition and further boost its cultural and eco-tourism values."

Ms Bligh said work on the scoping and feasibility would include design, engineering and consultation with local Indigenous groups.

"Work to build the walk would include boardwalks, bridging, viewing platforms, steps and walkways," she said.

"Accommodation would also need to be built along the route and this would consist of lodges, campgrounds, ablution blocks and water pumps.

"When completed this project has the potential to be one of the most iconic walking tracks of the world."

Email this pane I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search I Anne's Labor Members I Anna 6ligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane QId 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: infoCagld.alp.org.au

Site by ToedShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01-cms/details.asp?ID=509 14/04/2009 1w.Ulvi3 tviNij nUts3 rvLll, Y rUK JUYYUKI ULUSLK 1,U HOME Page 1 of 1

Home =ome . Anna 5ligh's Pvvcie_ and Media Reieases About Contact 'MUMS AND BURS" POLICY FOR SUPPORT CLOSER TO HOME

Join Pregnant women in rural Queensland will receive extra care closer to home while more mothers will Volunteer receive parenting support at new clinics, under a plan to support mothers and their children. ALP Members' Private Web Anna`s Labor Candidates Premier Anna Bligh said Townsville Hospital's neo-natal intensive care unit will also be expanded to care for sick North Queensland babies under the "mums and bubs" policy. Subscribe to Anna's eNews Election 2009 Ms Bligh said the new services, costing almost $42 million over three years, would build on the reforms Policies & Media Releases and improvements in maternity and child health care made under the $10 billion Health Action Plan. Apply for a Postal Vote The package means:

I $5 million investment in new maternity services that will give one-on-one midwifery support to women. This will commence in nine locations covering their surrounding rural and regional areas from 2009-10

a $2.7 million so that women in nine towns and their surrounding districts will have access to Newborn and Family Drop-in Clinics that provide specialist advice to new parents on a range of areas such as breastfeeding, nutrition, child development and other supports: and

. $25 million expansion of the neo-natal intensive care unit in Townsville with an additional $9 million to fund ongoing services to provide state-of-the-art-facilities for north Queensland's sickest babies.

"The new maternity services are in addition to three already opened last year and the new locations have been selected on the basis of existing demand and workforce capacity," said Ms Bligh.

"It will mean more midwives and that existing midwifes can provide more one-on-one care for mums.

"Queensland is still experiencing an extraordinary baby boom with nearly 60,000 newborns each year.

"Most of those births have occurred in our public maternity wards which is a great vote of confidence in our public health system.

"But I know that many mothers could be given local support during this important part of their lives,

"Extending these services will mean more support closer to home for women by the same midwife right through to the early weeks of motherhood,"

Ms Bligh said the additional Newborn and Family Drop-in Clinics would help ease the stress of early parenting.

"Like any mother, I worried about my baby's health and whether I was doing the right thing," she said.

"It's a stressful time for any new mother, or father for that matter, and some simple, quick advice from a professional can go a long way.

"These new clinics will provide that essential service.

"They are in addition to six clinics already up and running in Cairns, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Logan, Toowoomba and Townsville with another on the way in Mackay."

Ms Bligh said the expansion of the neo-natal. intensive care unit in Townsville will be undertaken to meet the future needs of North Queensland.

"This expansion will benefit babies needing extra specialist care such as premature newborns and those with respiratory problems," she said,

The Premier said the new maternity services that will give one-on-one midwifery support to women will commence in nine locations covering their surrounding rural and regional areas from 2009-10.

These are; Atherton, Gladstone, Longreach, Dalby, Ipswich, Caboolture, Logan, Charters Towers and Proserpina.

The Newborn and Family Drop-in Clinics will be located in; Hervey Bay, Mount Isa, Bundaberg, Caboolture, Reddiffe/Deception Bay, Kingaroy, Longreach, Proserpine and Emerald.

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private web I Advanced Search I Anna's Labor Members I Anna eligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peet St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info$gld.alp.org.au

Site by ToadShm•;

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01-cms/detalls.asp?ID=510 14/04/2009 ui via r+aiviul^^1 t/V1tl VL1VL rage i or 2

Home Home . Anna aligh's Policies and Media Releases About Contact PREMIER BLIGH RACKING OUR POLICE

Join Premier Anna Bligh has pledged to create up to 600 new police jobs in Volunteer Queensland over the next three years to keep numbers above the national ALP Members' Private Web average during the global financial crisis. Anna's Labor Candidates Subscribe to Anna's eNews "These are 600 genuinely new jobs that are fully funded in our forward estimates," said the Premier. Election 2009 Policies & Media Releases "We will not deliver them by ripping $1 billion out of the budget every year and Apply for a Postal Vote we will not create new jobs by cutting jobs elsewhere. We want real jobs, not cuts. 1 "The Opposition have recklessly promised 1000 new police officers and two police helicopters but to deliver that they will have to cut jobs amongst the back-up staff that support our police. DONATE "What I will do is back the Queensland police with solid and genuine support." to the Auatrnllan Labor Party Ms Bligh said in the first week of the campaign she congratulated Queensland's 10,000th police officer, Michael Dunlop, at an induction parade in Chandler. "Since 1998 we have seen police numbers in the state rise from 6,833 to the record figure of 10,047 police officers protecting and serving the people of Queensland," said the Premier. "In that time the state's population has increased by almost 24% and the police numbers have increased by 47%. "But our population continues to grow and more police will be needed. We cannot afford to rest on our laurels or cut back on numbers because of the global financial crisis. "That's why if re-elected we will continue to deliver new police officers and maintain police numbers for Queensland. We will protect these police jobs so they can continue to protect us. "We are committed to ensuring Queensland's police numbers remain better than the National police to population ratio." The Premier said the State Government's Re-joiner Accelerated Competency Education (RACE) program to get former Queensland police officers back into the service would continue. "The changed economic conditions mean there are a lot of trained police officers out there who left the service recently but may now be ready to return," she said. "Currently up to 20 trained officers per month are expressing an interest in returning. "We will continue to welcome them with open arms and we will be able to get them back into the service more economically than training brand new recruits. "Under the recruitment plan these officers will receive refresher training and then be re-deployed." Ms Bligh said she would also back police with: $126 million program of capital upgrades and new stations for police over the next three years $240 million over the next three years for new and upgraded equipment including cars, tasers and up to date communications technology o $53.6 million over three years for the new contact centre - Policelink - to be opened at Zillmere in early 2010 to provide state-wide 24 hour contact number for non emergency police matters $75 million over 3 years for road safety enforcement initiatives such as extra police motorcycles and new fixed speed cameras Ms Bligh said the $126 million capital investment would mean better facilities for police officers across the state. "That includes 33 projects ranging from $7.2 million to complete the replacement station and watchhouse in Murgon to $8.9 million to complete the replacement police station and watchhouse at Mareeba," she said. "These projects will make sure our police have the facilities they need to do their job. "We will also make sure our police have the tools they need by investing $240 million over the next three years for new and upgraded equipment including cars, tasers and up to date communications technology." Ms Bligh said new telephone interception powers are an example of her Government backing the Queensland Police Service. "Lets not forget that almost 10,000 vehicles have been impounded under our tough anti-hooning laws and we will roll out the 13HOON hotline to give the public an easy to remember central contact point to report hoops to police," she added. "Queensland is facing touch economic conditions but police jobs, facilities and equipment will be a priority for a new Labor Government."

Emai this page I Printable version

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_ems/details.asp?ID=511 14/04/2009 PREMIER BLIGH BACKING OUR POLICE Page 2 of 2

Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search I Anna's Labor Members I Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld . alp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

hrtp://www.queenslandlabor.org/O I_cros/details.asp?IU=511 14/04/2009 Bligh commits to Mall joint-funding Page 1 of 1

Home Horne . Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases About Contact Biigh commits to Mall joint-funding

Join A re-elected Bligh Government will play a role in rebuilding the Flinders Street Volunteer Mall. ALP Members' Private Web Anna's Labor Candidates Member for Thuringowa and Minister for Natural Resources and Water, Craig Subscribe to Anna's eNews Wallace today joined Member for Mundingburra and Communities Minister, Lindy Nelson-Carr and Labor Candidate for Townsville, Mandy Johnstone to Election 2009 announce the plan to reinvest $18.9 million from land sales in the new Policies & Media Releases Townsville suburb of Cosgrove, to help fund the redevelopment. ^^W'B^ - P,^ELH PI? Apply for a Postal Vote The commitment from the Bligh Labor Government is provided on the basis of (®^ IoWtubinn Search equal contributions from the Commonwealth Government and Council. The a to berm X17 e member a State is prepared to commit a third. Itnt La

"This project will create 328 jobs in Townsville, including 149 construction jobs," Mr Wallace said. DONATE to the "It is estimated to have an annual economic benefit for our region of almost $80 'Australian Labor Party million,

"The mall redevelopment would also allow the $200 million Flinders Plaza project to proceed. Together, these two projects will create a massive 710 full time jobs for the region.

"That is why we are committed to working with all levels of government to deliver the redevelopment."

Mr Wallace said the Bligh Government has identified a common sense approach to funding the State's portion of the project, through the reinvestment of revenue raised by the Cosgrove development.

"We have already committed to providing $10 million from land sales for the redevelopment of Jezzine Barracks," Mr Wallace said.

"I am pleased we will be able to reinvest a further $18.9 million from these sales for the mall redevelopment as well.

"All other levels of government must also play their part."

Member for Mundingburra Lindy Nelson-Carr said she has been a strong supporter of the project.

"That is why my colleagues and I wrote to Townsville Mayor Les Tyrell and encouraged council to apply for funding for this project from the Commonwealth Government's $42 billion Nation Building and Jobs Plan.

"The Federal Government has made available $500 million over two years to assist local councils to fund critical community infrastructure projects, through the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program.

"This projects fits the criteria perfectly.

"Now that we have made a commitment for State Government funding, I am hopeful Federal Government funding will be forthcoming."

Labor candidate for Townsville, Mandy Johnstone welcomed the Premier's commitment to jointly fund the redevelopment.

"This is a huge win for the people of Townsville," Ms Johnstone said.

"This community has shown great support for this project. 790/c of all Townsville residents want the redevelopment to go ahead.

"This highlights the Bligh Labor Government's commitment to protecting and creating jobs for the people ofTownsville - and to ensuring our city has the infrastructure it needs to keep moving forward."

Media Contact : (07) 4773 3116

.ere,: us:-

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join tabor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search I Anna's Labor Members I Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@'gld.alp.oro.eu

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cms/details.asp?ID=512 14/04/2009 MORE CANCER TREATMENT FACILITIES FOR QUEENSLAND Page 1 of 2

Home Home - Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases aERC^Y. ^JEXTa About MORE Contact CANCER TREATMENT FACILITIES FOR Join QUEENSLAND Volunteer A re-elected Bligh Government will increase the capacity of cancer ALP Members' Private Web oncology services in central Queensland, as well as fund new j Anna's Labor Candidates accommodation across the state for patients receiving treatment away Subscribe to Anna's eNews from home. Election 2009 Policies & Media Releases This commitment will deliver:

Apply for a Postal Vote a new $6.5 million cancer oncology centre in addition to Rockhampton Hospital's $74 million redevelopment, and Search Go e $15 million in grants over three years for non-government organisations to build or enhance accommodation for patients travelling to receive treatment for cancer, heart disease and other illnesses DONATE tothe The new commitments would complement existing projects to boost cancer ,, Ausirnllen Labor Party services including:

- two extra linear accelerator machines used for radiation therapy at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, delivering around 760 courses of treatment to cancer patients

- a linear accelerator in Cairns as part of the hospital's $450 million redevelopment, which will allow far north Queenslander to access radiation therapy in Cairns for the first time (approximately 380 patients a year), and

o as part of our record $6 billion health and hospital building program there will be new and expanded cancer services on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coasts so that more Queenslanders receive the treatment they need closer to home.

"These new and existing initiatives will help tackle cancer head on," Ms Bligh said.

"My Government has been spearheading a $10 billion Health Action Plan that is expanding patient access to critical services such as cancer treatment but we guarantee to build on those improvements.

"Cancer remains our biggest killer and will be a major contributor to Queensland's overall health burden for decades.

"We have responded by expanding services with more cancer treatment machines opening up in our acute public hospitals.

"For example, in 2008 there were a record 333,745 treatments for cancer including radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

"But we know we can do more for cancer patients."

Ms Bligh said Rockhampton Hospital will receive a new oncology centre that will provide 4,410 extra cancer treatment sessions each year, meaning more central Queenslanders can be treated closer to home.

The new modern centre is a real commitment to better services for Central Queensland and will help attract more cancer specialists to this important regional centre.

"To create the new centre, an entire floor of the hospital will be completely refurbished," she said.

"It will be completed by 2011 but the additional treatment sessions will come online from next year using visiting oncology specialists.

"When the centre is fully operational, it will employ at least 10 additional oncology staff."

Ms Bligh said capital grants totalling $15 million over three years will be given to non-government organisations such as Queensland Cancer Council, Red Cross, the Leukaemia Foundation to provide accommodation for patients and their families.

The capital grants will focus on more accommodation in regional centres including Rockhampton, Townsville, Cairns and Mount Isa.

"Our non-government sector already does a wonderful job in supporting and caring for Queenslanders living with and recovering from a range of serious conditions," Ms Bligh said.

"They're an essential part of our health system.

"The grants will provided from next year and will give these groups the bricks and mortar needed to enhance the work they do."

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=513 14/04/2009 ivL3 i,rs.lNL) rage L of 2

Contact 07 32244500

Email this page I Printable version Horne I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor's Lean; - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search I Anna's Labor Members I Anna Biigh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St 5th Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld .alp.org,au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/OI_cros/details.asp?ID=513 14/04/2009 J Ukjr .'1i1 i1L vvct uc^ruuy tcaucl rage i or t

`albf?;-Jrl=1^.1v1t1 CIC^1'

Home Home , Anna Blioh's Policies and Media Releases About New advertisement questions Springborg 's judgement Contact l^,ht;fiy;I1Iilt:r'I f'i Join over deputy leader Volunteer A new advertisement to be screened tonight will question LNP leader Lawrence ALP Members' Private Web Springborg's judgement by highlighting his deputy Mark McArdle's past business Anna's Labor Candidates dealings that cost hundreds of mostly elderly investors their life savings. Subscribe to Anna's eNews Treasurer Andrew Fraser said with the state election five days away, the Election 2009 advertisement raised important questions about the LNP leader's judgement Policies & Media Releases and the LNP leadership team, Apply for a Postal Vote The commercial outlines the harrowing story of a mortgage scheme run by Mr Search . Go McArdle that cost hundreds of mostly elderly investors victims $30 million.

A former lawyer, Mr McArdle was a director of First Mortgage Investment Services and responsible for the scheme's compliance when it lost millions of dollars in the 1990s.

The advertisement features pensioner Joyce Baker, who has previously spoken out publicly about the damage done by Mr McArdle's failed investment scheme. Her story can be seen at www.youtube.com/MarkMcArdleLNP

"This advertisement is about Mr Springborg's judgement by accepting a man with this record as his Deputy," Mr Fraser said.

"The facts are on the public record, as are Mr McArdle's actions when he was involved with this scheme.

"Mr McArdle's partner in the scheme lost his right to practice law in this state and hundreds of mostly elderly pensioners lost millions of dollars.

"Everyone has paid a price for this scheme - except Mark McArdle. Even as recently as last year it was revealed he had continued to make money from this.

"In those circumstances, why is it that Mr Springborg would have this man as his Deputy?

"It is appropriate that Queenslanders are reminded of this issue - this person could be Lawrence Springborg's Deputy Premier in five days time."

Treasurer's Office: 3224 6361 or 3224 5982

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected]. au

Site by Toadshosv

http://www. queenslandlabor.org/01_ems/details .asp?ID=514 14/04/2009 1 ivyrut iivpJ vu uualu. 0u1auuw iviiiiiaicttia DukwiS, Jp1111guulg s £diitiency UIVIaenci Yage I of 1

Home home . Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases About Contact Hopper hops on board: Shadow Ministers Buck Join Springborg`s Efficiency D ividend Volunteer Ray Hopper has joined Rosemary Menkens in dismissing Lawrence Springborg's ALP Members' Private Web proposed three per cent efficiency dividend across government. Anna's Labor Candidates Subscribe to Anna's eNews Treasurer Andrew Fraser said after Ms Menkens' admission that no cuts would Election 2009 be made to the Communities and Disabilities budget should the Nationals be Policies & Media Releases elected, Mr Hopper has today said Primary Industries would also be spared the axe. HELP? Apply for a Postal Vote "National Party shadow ministers have thumbed their noses at Mr Springborg's Search I plan to cut $1 billion from the state budget," Mr Fraser said. .e atenaefP y "On radio today when questioned about likely cuts to the Primary Industries budget, Mr Hopper said "we will be protecting the DPI" -r DONATE "That's two shadow ministers who've openly admitted that Mr Springborg's to the commitments are bogus. Australian Labor Party

"When will Vaughan Johnson stand up for police officers and tell Mr Springborg he won't cut the police budget?"

"When will John-Paul Langbroek stand up for teachers and students and tell Mr Springborg no cuts to education?

"When will Jann Stuckey rule out cuts to child safety?

"When will Fiona Simpson rule out cuts to infrastructure, main roads and transport?

"When will Ted Malone rule out cuts to emergency services?

"When will mark McArdle rule out cuts to health?

"When will Andrew Cripps rule out cuts to Natural Resources?

"When will Steve Dickson rule out cuts to employment and industrial relations?

"When will David Gibson rule out cuts to climate change?

"When will Howard Hobbs rule out cuts to local government?

"When will Mike Horan rule out cuts to justice?

"When will Rob Messenger rule out cuts to tourism?

"When will Jeff Seeney rule out cuts to mines and energy?

"When will Ray Stevens rule out cuts to housing?

"What is undisputed is the fact that Mr Springborg and Tim Nicholls can't find the $1 billion without slashing thousands of jobs.

"Now at least two shadow ministers have openly dismissed any chance of cuts to their portfolios.

"Any way you look at it, Mr Springborg's pledge to cut $1 billion from the state budget is a hoax.

"The Labor Party's about jobs, the Nationals are about job cuts."

Contacts 07 32246361 or 3224 5982

-.1

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search I Anna's Labor Hiembers I Anna eligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: infoWgld.alp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/O1_cros/details.asp?ID=515 14/04/2009 1- ) 11611 Juvc1_iuucuL aiiu J'LJLal uG11Ve1 11eW a1I11Ile SeaiS ior l,alrns Page 1 of 1

Home Home . Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases About Contact Bligh Government and letstar deliver new airline seats Join for Cairns Volunteer The Queensland Government has partnered with Jetstar to deliver four ALP Members' Private Web new services a week between Osaka in western Japan and Cairns - a Anna's Labor Candidates massive 62,400 per year seat increase. Subscribe to Anna's elilevys Election 2009 Premier Anna Bligh said that, despite the tough world tourism conditions, her Policies & Media Releases Government had continued to strengthen airline access into the State's tourism centres. Apply for a Postal Vote "Cairns tourism had suffered over the past 12 months due to high fuel prices, Search 1 Go unseasonable weather and a high Australian dollar," she said.

"In response my Government and the Federal Government developed an $8million rescue package. a DONATE "This has been used to generate new marketing campaigns and secure , to tile additional airline services," Australian Labor Party

The Premier said the new seats, to start before the end of this year, reflected the work the State Government have done over the past year to strengthen the case for more Japanese airline services.

"In the last 12 months we have invested approximately $1.7 million in marketing and promotions in the Japanese market and these new seats are the type of result we are seeing," she said.

"Tourism Queensland will be providing important marketing initiatives to ensure demand when the new flights start in December,

"These new flights come on the back of new Jetstar Cairns-Gold Coast services and the expansion of pilot bases throughout the state, including Cairns."

Ms Bligh said that a re-elected Labor Government would be committed to protecting Tropical North tourism operators and the 12,500 people they employ.

"We will deliver an extra $12million a year for tourism funding, maintain our $15million QIIS program to deliver more airline flights and build new infrastructure like the Great Walk From Daintree to Cape York.

"The opposition have promised to cut the airline attraction program to provide extra marketing dollars - this shows how short-sighted Lawrence Springborg is on tourism."

Tourism Minister and Member for Cairns, Desley Boyle, said the Japanese travel market was quickly evolving.

"While we are not seeing the same numbers of Japanese tourists to Queensland, we are seeing the money they spend when they are here increase," she said.

"What we have seen is a change from the large lower spending group bookings of the 90's to more young independent, first time travellers.

"They are now booking flights and holidays directly from the internet bypassing traditional methods like travel agents."

Contact 07 32244500

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor's Learn - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search I Anna's Labor Members I Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected]

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/O1_cros/details.asp?ID=516 14/04/2009 ri1V1Vri DL1V11 O JUDO INL I ' 'U 13 11JU1( Page 1 of 1

x'71' i=i=i P 1=11-) f I r l

Home Howe - Anna Bligh's Policies and SSledia Releases_ cE - r1EXTs About ANNA BLIGH'S Contact ] CBS N OT CUTS TOUR Join -1' 30 SEATS IN 3 DAYS Volunteer ALP Members' Private Web Look out Queensland - Premier Anna Bligh is coming to a city, Anna's Labor Candidates shopping centre, radio station or community meeting near you. Subscribe to Anna's eNews Anna Bligh, a noted distance runner, is doing as her running coach tells her - Election 2009 "push it hard and push it all the way" Policies & Media Releases Apply for a Postal Vote The Premier will be campaigning across the State right up until the polls close at 6pm on Saturday. Go 1 "On Saturday the people of Queensland have a simple choice between my plan to create 100,000 jobs over the next three years or Lawrence Springborg's plan to cut 12,000 jobs every year for the next three years.

"It's that simple - jobs or cuts! Labor candidates and I will be talking about my plan to create and protect jobs with as many Queenslanders as we can.

"We're not just running up to the finishing tape - we are going to burst through it," said the Premier on the first morning her 30 SEATS IN 3 DAYS run home.

"I'm not taking anything for granted and every vote counts and I'm determined to earn as many as I can," said Ms Bligh.

The Premier hit the streets of Bribie Island at Sam, and has this morning been campaigning at Murrumba, Redcliffe, Sandgate, Nudgee and is now addressing a JOBS NOT CUTS rally at Aspley. "Six down and 24 to go," she said.

From Aspley she is off to more Brisbane electorates and then this afternoon heads north. By 9pm she will have visited it electorates.

Tomorrow she is on the road at 5.30am with another 10 or so seat in her sights. She plans to be on the road until late Friday.

Media contact: Premier's Office 3224 4500

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private VL/eb I Advanced Search I Anna's Labor Members I Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected]

Site by Toadxhow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_ems/detalls.asp?ID=517 14/04/2009 ANNA BLIGH'S JOBS NOT CUTS TOUR LANDS IN TROPICAL NORTH QUEE ... Page 1 of 2

Home -ome .Anna eligh's Pelicir and Media Releases About Contact ANNA SLIGH 'S JOSS NOT CUTS TOUR LANDS IN Join TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND Volunteer DAY 1 - 30 SEATS IN 3 DAYS ALP Members' Private Web Anna's Labor Candidates Anna Bligh's re-election campaign has returned to tropical north Subscribe to Anna's eNews Queensland as part of her barnstorming "Jobs Not Cuts" tour of the Election 2009 state. Policies & Media Releases Apply for a Postal Vote The Premier has stepped her efforts up to a new level with her commitment to visit 30 seats in the final three days of the election campaign.

Search Completing day one of the tour, Ms Bligh notched up seats 11 and 12 this afternoon when she campaigned in the far north with Member for Barron River Steve Wettenhall and Mulgrave candidate Curtis Pitt.

"The far north wants jobs - not cuts," Ms Bligh said. DONATE to the "Labor has a plan to create 100,000 jobs over the next three years, whereas Australian Labor Party our opponents want to cut 12,000 jobs.

"Mr Springborg and the Nationals mean job cuts and uncertainty - and that's not what we want."

Ms Bligh said proof of the Bligh Government's jobs commitment to far north Queensland included: The $450 million expansion of the Cairns Base Hospital A new cancer treatment centre by 2010 as part of the hospital expansion = Building the Cairns Cruise Ship Terminal Upgrading Mulgrave Road Replacing ambulance stations at Yarrabah and Weipa Building a new police station and watchhouse at Mareeba and replacing the police station at Port Douglas Starting work on a new 2000km Cape York Great Walk in partnership with traditional owners Providing new pontoons at Stratford on the Barron River, at Port Douglas and at Coconut Point on the Johnstone River as part of our $35 million fishing infrastructure plan. (See Labor's plan for Far North Queensland below.)

She also highlighted that far north Queensland will get its share of: 1000 teachers in the next three years, $72 million in new literacy and numeracy programs, 600 police over the next three years, 200,000 solar hot water systems over the next three years, and at least 3500 doctors, nurses and allied health workers over the next three years.

"We are determined to protect the jobs and livelihoods of residents in far north Queensland," Ms Bligh said.

Ms Bligh will be campaigning right up until polls close on Saturday.

"Saturday is now the simplest choice. Do we fight to protect Queensland jobs or do we cut 12,000 Queenslanders loose?

"It's that simple -jobs or cuts.

"In the sprint home, I will meet as many Queenslanders face to face as I can.

"We are not merely running up to the finishing tape - we are going to burst through it."

Ms Bligh started her "Jobs Not Cuts" tour at Bribie Island this morning and has since visited the south-east Queensland electorates of Murrumba, Radcliffe, Sandgate, Nudgee, Aspley, Ashgrove and Everton, and the central Queensland seats of Rockhampton and Keppel.

"At all these centres, Labor candidates and I have been talking about my plan to create and protect jobs with as many far north Queenslanders as we can," she said.

Media contact: 3224 4500

Labor's plan for Cairns and Far North Queensland:

Projects underway:

= $450 million expansion of Cairns Base Hospital New Cancer Centre by 2010 as part of the Cairns Hospital expansion $12.6 million to construct a Cairns Community Health Precinct Purchasing new land for the future health needs of the Cairns community Extending the Boardwalk from the Esplanade to City Port = Cairns Cruise Ship Terminal

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01-ems/details.asp?ID=519 14/04/2009 rage G OI G

Airport upgrade Upgrade of Mulgrave Road Replacing ambulance stations at Yarrabah, Tully and Weipa A new police station and watchhouse at Mareeba and replacement police station at Port Douglas; Creating the first stage of the new cycle network for Cairns - first stage Aeroglen to CBD - in partnership with local government $4.6 million for the Cairns Marine School Industry Trade Centre.

New commitments:

We'll start work on a new 2000km Cape York Great Walk New Barron River Stratford pontoon, Newell Port Douglas pontoon and Coconut Point Johnstone River pontoon Partnering with Jetstar to resume Cairns-Japan flights, 62,000 seats a year = A new replacement Lockhart River Police Station 13 new kindergarten services as part of the 240 new kindergartens statewide Solar panels in every state school by 2011

12S% payroll tax rebates for apprentices and trainees 10% of workers on every State and Federally funded infrastructure project will be apprentices and trainees. $11,219,000 for classroom upgrades at local schools over the next three years under the Tomorrow's Schools Program.

Our share of:

$38 million in new tourism initiatives over 3 years = 1000 teachers in the next three years $72 million in new literacy and numeracy programs 600 police over the next three years 200,000 solar hot water systems over the next three years More than 3500 doctors, nurses and allied health workers over the next three years.

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected]

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01-cms/details.asp?ID=519 14/04/2009 BLIGH'S JOBS NOT CUTS TOUR FLIES INTO ROCKY Page 1 of 2

Home Home > Anna Bligh's -Policies and Media Reieases ..- rlE.- About Contact BLIGWS JOBS NOT CUTS TOUR FLIES INTO ROCEKY Join Volunteer 30 SEATS IN 3 DAYS ALP Members' Private Web Rockhampton : Anna Bligh's bid to be re - elected Queensland Premier Anna's Labor Candidates Idi n11A 'iir,11V' has her in Central Queensland this afternoon as part of her JOBS NOT Subscribe to Anna's eNews CUTS TOUR. Election 2009 Policies & Media Releases The Premier's run home has stepped up to a new level with the 30 SEATS IN 3 Apply for a Postal Vote DAYS tour beginning on Bribie Island this morning at 5.30am, then Murrumba, Radcliffe, Sandgate, Nudgee, Aspley, Ashgrove, Everton, and now Search (GJ Rockhampton. I rnenr6e[ sloe LquT! The Premier is joined in Rockhampton and Keppel [seats 9 & 10] by Labor's JOIN eR. ,< Robert Schwarten and Paul Houlihan. $DONATE "Rocky wants jobs - not cuts. Anna's got a plan to create 100,000 jobs over the to the next three years. Cutting 12,000 jobs each year for the next three years is not Austrnlinn Labor Party what we want," said Mr Schwarten.

Mr Hoolihan said that: "Mr Springborg and the Nationals means job cuts and uncertainty."

The Premier, in Rockhampton this afternoon, confirmed Rockhampton's cancer support service will be the first organisation to benefit from a re-elected Bligh Government's new patient accommodation support package (see attached release).

She also highlighted that Central Queensland will get its share of: 1000 teachers in the next three years, $72 million in new literacy and numeracy programs, 600 Police over the next three years, 200,000 solar hot water systems over the next three years, at least 3500 doctors, nurses and allied health workers over the next three years.

Other Bligh projects: $6.5 million new cancer oncology centre in addition to Rockhampton Hospital's $74 million redevelopment; 6 new CQ region kindergarten services as part of the 240 new Kindergartens State Wide (260 places); Yeppoon Lagoon (contribution of state land); New pontoon at Rosslyn Bay Boat Harbour and Coorooman Creek as part of our $35 million fishing infrastructure plan for Queensland;

Ms Bligh said she will be campaigning right up until the polls close on Saturday.

"Saturday is now the simplest choice, Do we fight to protect Queensland jobs or do we cut 12,000 Queenslanders jobs loose? It's that simple - jobs or cuts! "

"In the sprint home I will meet as many Queenslanders face-to-face as I can."

"We are not running up to finishing tape - we are going to burst through it," said the Premier on the first day of her 30 SEATS IN 3 DAYS run home.

From the electorates of Rockhampton and Keppel the Premier heads north. By 9pm she will have visited 11 electorates.

Media contact: Premier's Office 3224 4500

Rockhampton/Keppel:

Projects Underway

$20 million Rockhampton-Yeppoon Pipeline; 24 hour police station at Yeppoon, and a new water police patrol boat; $3 million replacement of Stony Creek Bridge and Byfield Road;

New Commitments

$6.5 million new cancer oncology centre in addition to Rockhampton Hospital's $74 million redevelopment; $1 million toward the total $2 million cost of a new Rockhampton Cancer Education Support and Accommodation Centre Yeppoon Lagoon (contribution of state land); New pontoon at Rosslyn Bay Boat Harbour and Coorooman Creek as part of our $35 million fishing infrastructure plan for Queensland; 6 new kindergarten services as part of the 240 new Kindergartens State Wide; Solar panels in every State School by 2011.

12S% payroll tax rebates for apprentices; 10% of workers on every State and Federally funded infrastructure project will be apprentices and trainees;

hap://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=520 14/04/2009 i3L1lJF1 3 J1J1D INU1 UUi^ 1uuKrLiL^ 11N1U KUUKY Page 2 of 2

o $7,357,000 for classroom upgrades at local schools over the next three years under the Tomorrow's Schools Program,

Our Share of

1000 teachers in the next three years; $72 million in new literacy and numeracy programs; 600 Police over the next three years; 200,000 solar hot water systems over the next three years; More than 3500 doctors , nurses and allied health workers over the next three years.

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email; info@gld . alp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/0l_ems/details.asp?ID=520 14/04/2009 ROCKY CANCER CENTRE 1ST TO BENEFIT FROM NEW PACKAGE: BLIGH Page 1 of I

( ,) l I: _;rt:11.1i, l ri

Home Home > Anna Bligh's Polices and Media Releases About ROCKY CANCER CENTRE 1ST TO BE NEFIT FROM NEW Contact PACKAGE: BLIGH Join

Volunteer Rockhampton: A Rockhampton cancer support service will be the first ALP Members' Private Web organisation to benefit from a re-elected Bligh Government's new Anna's Labor Candidates patient accommodation support package, the Premier confirmed Subscribe to Anna's eNews today. Election 2009 Policies & Media Releases The confirmation follows Premier Anna Bligh's pledge on the weekend to provide $15 million in grants over three years for non-government organisations to Apply for a Postal Vote build or enhance accommodation for patients travelling to receive treatment for cancer, heart disease and other illnesses. Search 1 Go "I am pleased to announce that that a re-elected Bligh Government will provide $1 million toward the total $2 million cost of a new Rockhampton Cancer Education Support and Accommodation Centre from the first round of this DONATE grants process," Ms Bligh said after just landing in Rockhampton on her 30 to the SEATS IN 3 DAYS tour. Australlan Labor Party

"The new centre will provide accommodation for rural and regional Queenslanders traveling to Rockhampton for Cancer treatment and diagnosis.

"It will be the only short-term accommodation facility of this type in the regional health service area, and it will increase the use of cancer screening and detection services by Central Queenslanders.

"This is exactly the type of project we want to support through our new $15 million investment.

"These grants mean organisations like the Cancer Council can get on with the job of providing support for Queenslanders receiving treatment away from home,

"They will also create jobs in regional Queensland at a time when we need them most."

Ms Bligh said the new $2M centre, located next to the Cancer Council's existing accommodation facility would include:

A support centre for cancer patients and their families; A health education facility for the regional community; A venue for health professional training and development; and A point of contact for cancer-related information and affiliated support services.

Premier Bligh said the State Government also committed to establishing a new $6.5 million oncology centre in Rockhampton.

"This investment is a sign of our commitment to enhancing cancer services in Central Queensland," Ms Bligh said.

"This new centre will mean more Central Queensland patients can be treated closer to home.

"We'll deliver this new state of the art facility by completely refurbishing the sixth floor of Rockhampton Hospital.

"The new centre will provide three additional chemotherapy chairs and one cancer bed on top of existing services.

'It will also deliver enhanced medical specialist, nursing and allied health services for cancer patients.

"This is in addition to Rockhampton Hospital's $74 million redevelopment, which will put us on track to meeting the growing health care needs of Central Queensland residents well into the future."

Media contact: Premier's Office 3224 4500

+eq GY. ^^E,.T^

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@ gld.alp.org.au

Site by ToadShov;

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?III=521 14/04/2009 3 3 \/l..s l 11I WLV1v1 INL VV l V1 J1 J1JJiL 1'1NR r kJL1l.D I t1'.1LI I Ina Page I of 2

i-111= 11ii1-1!:)iR 1

c-f:,.^3 T' '{'° ,?n4`tlr^ ' •; Z^-c^^ 'le- ^m,n 'n

Home Horne , Anna Blioh's Policies and Media Releases I... 1. NEXT, About L IILiai'?9^??2) Contact 3OBS IN $20M NEW & UPGRADED FNQ POLICE Join FACILITIES Volunteer CAIRNS TO GET 13HOON ALP Members' Private Web Anna's Labor Candidates BARRON RIVER : A new police hotline 13HOON giving local people an Subscribe to Anna's eNews easy way to report crime will be in the Cairns area early next year, Election 2009 said Premier Anna Bligh Policies & Media Releases "The 13HOON hotline gives the public an easy to remember central contact Apply for a Postal Vote point to report hoops to police ," said the Premier.

Search (co "13 HOON will be rolled out across the State and be in Cairns early next year.

"The new contact centre for the general public will be 131444 for all non urgent enquiries and 13HOON for the reporting of all hooning activities. DONATE "This will allow the Queensland Police Service to improve response management to the and client service standards by providing the community with alternative Austrnllnn Labor Party service delivery options.

"Based on interstate trends it is expected this police contact centre will answer around two million calls each year and could save the public as many as 73, 300 visits to police stations e year.

"The contact centre will improve the service provided for calls to the Crime Stoppers 1800 number by allowing calls to be answered 24 hours a day. The Queensland Police Service has a performance target for the contact centre to answer 80% of Crime Stoppers calls within 30 seconds.

"The increase in the capacity for the Queensland police service to answer calls will mean shorter wait times and allow greater volumes to be handled," said the Premier.

Member for Barron River Steve Wettenhall welcomed the policing initiative.

"This is an in-touch government delivering commonsense support for our hard working police," he said.

Meanwhile the Premier has announced a new $10 Million Lockhart River Police Station and a new $10 Million Badu Island Police Station in Torres Strait will be built under a re-elected Labor Government.

Ms Bligh said the upgrades are part of a $126 Million election commitment by the Bligh Government to continue to invest in police stations and facilities across Queensland over the next three years.

"Infrastructure projects like this not only secure Queensland's law and order future, but this $126 million building program means 300 more jobs in Queensland that will keep our economy moving," she said.

Member for Cook Jason O'Brien, welcomed the announcement, saying the upgrade was great news for local residents.

"There is strong community support for further increases in police resources to help reduce crime and tailor problem-oriented policing to the needs of this area," Mr O'Brien said.

"These new stations - along with Labor's $4.9 Million investment in a new Britten-Norman Islander airplane and hangar - show that Labor are serious about policing in Far Northern Queensland.

"The Bligh Government is committed to ensuring Queensland remains a safe place to live and raise a family and one way we are making this happen is by investing in new and upgraded police stations.

Ms Bligh said the project was part of the her Government's statewide strategy to drive down crime rates.

"In the past seven years the overall crime rate across Queensland has declined by 24% - a vindication of Labor's commitment to building state - of-the-art police stations, recruiting and training more police and arming them with tougher legislation.

"In the Far Northern Region we have increased police numbers from 467 in 1998, to 686 today," Ms Bligh said,

"This is an increase of more than 45% new police.

"We are focussing on ensuring our police have the best possible infrastructure, resources and support to work with the community in fighting crime," she said.

Media Contact: 3239 6172

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/O1_ems/details.asp?ID=522 14/04/2009 Jvts^) 11N ZUlvt INhw & urUKAlltll FNQ POLICE FACILITIES Page 2 of 2

-01, 11-1

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I loin I Join Labor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search Anna's Labor Members I Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: infor'gld . alp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/OI-cms/detalls.asp?lD=522 14/04/2009 i iii lvitr l^ t tai LU1 3 I. v rJLW I Dl. I-Arrt`rL1N I IUr3 IAINL) I KAI1NJ h iHIYJ Page I of 1

Home Home ' Wino Bligh's Policies and Mediv Releeses

The new ten percent plan will:

Expand the State Government's existing 10% training policy to include any construction or civil works contracts let by the State Government worth more than $500,000 including works carried out by Government Owned Corporations, Alliance Projects, Special Vehicle Contracts and Public Private Partnerships (these forms of projects were excluded under the previous scheme) Cover infrastructure contracts delivered with Federal Funds administered by the Queensland Government

"The Queensland economy needs these young workers - they are the foot soldiers who will build our prosperity after the global financial crisis has passed," said the Premier.

"Less than 12 months ago we were tackling a serious skills shortage and we need to continue to plan for when the good times return."

Current apprentice and traineeship positions include:

Government Owned Corporations

Energex Limited - 321 positions Ergon Energy Corporation - 297 positions Queensland Rail - 507 positions Q-Build - 294 positions Other, such as the various Port Authorities - 159 positions Total - 1578

Government agencies

Department of Education and Training and the Arts - 983 positions Department of Health - 684 positions Police - 598 positions Others, including all Government Departments - 1136 positions Total - 3401

Contacts 07 32244500

--n -X -l .

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor's team -'Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search I Annas Labor Members I Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qid 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: infor'gld.alp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/O1_ems/details.asp?ID=523 14/04/2009 ,Diaivi ruts. 1NEvv 1-IINLJ ur 1'_Aur.ty YUL1l-L 1'AUILI11tS IN I UWNSVILLE Page 1 of 1

(Clip 1-;-11:1-11.I fac I

Home Home . Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases -- 1IEP:T> About Contact $13f FOR NEW AND UPGRADED POLICE FACILITIES IN Join TOWNSVILLE Volunteer TOWNSVILLE: Premier Anna Bligh has announced a new $12 Million ALP Members' Private Web Townsville District police facility at Deeragun and a $1 Million upgrade Anna's Labor Candidates to the Townsville Police Academy if the Labor Government is re- Subscribe to Anna's eNews elected Election 2009 Policies & Media Releases Ms Bligh said the upgrades are part of a $126 Million election commitment by Apply for a Postal Vote the Bligh Government to continue to invest in police stations and facilities across Queensland over the next three years.

1 "Infrastructure projects like these not only secure Queensland's law and order future but our building program means more than 300 jobs in Queensland that will keep our economy moving," she said.

Member for Mundingburra Lindy Nelson Carr, Member for Thuringowa Craig Wallace and Labor's Townsville candidate Mandy Johnston, welcomed the announcement, agreeing that the upgrade was great news for North Queensland.

"There is strong community support for further increases in police resources to help reduce crime and tailor problem-oriented policing to the needs of this area," Ms Nelson-Carr said.

"There are more than 140,000 people living in Townsville and of these more than 63% are families with children.

"This growth is set to continue, which is why we are acting now to ensure the police resources and infrastructure are appropriate to the challenges."

Ms Johnston said the new police facility showed that Labor were serious about planning for Queensland's future.

`This new Townsville District police facility and upgrades to the Townsville Police Academy are about planning ahead - and ensuring the safety of our communities for years to come," said Ms Johnston.

Member for Thuringowa Craig Wallace said Labor were working hard to ensure the safety of all Queenslanders.

Mr Wallace said: "The new Townsville District police facility at Deeragun is a tremendous boost for the people ofThuringowa.

"Labor are committed to ensuring Queensland remains a safe place to live and raise a family and one way we are making this happen is by investing in new and upgraded police stations.

"Infrastructure projects like this not only secure Queensland's law and order future but they also create jobs and keep Queensland's economy moving."

Ms Bligh said the project was part of the Bligh Government's statewide strategy to drive down crime rates.

"In the past seven years the overall crime rate across Queensland has declined by 24% - a vindication of Labor's commitment to building state-of-the-art police stations, recruiting and training more police and arming them with tougher legislation.

"In the Northern Region, which includes Townsville, we have increased police numbers from 477 in 1998, to 721 today,' Ms Bligh said.

"This is an increase of more than 50%. We are focussing on ensuring Queensland's police have the best possible infrastructure, resources and support to work with the community in fighting crime."

Media Contact : 3239 6172

c E:fl OY. ^^EI.T>

Emai! this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labors team - Volunteer I ALP Flembers' Private Web I Advanced Search I Anna's Labor Members I Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: infccgigid. alp.org.au

Site by ToadShoe,

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_ems/details.asp?III=524 14/04/2009 ANNA BLIGH'S JOBS NOT CUTS TOUR FLIES INTO NQ Page 1 of 2

ic.itl`,arl=jltlrh l I

Home ..me ..Anna aligh's Po{icier and Media Releases About Contact ANNA BLIGH'S JOBS NOT CUTS TOUR FLIES INTO NQ Join Volunteer Day 2 - 30 SEATS IN 3 DAYS ALP Members' Private Web Townsville: Premier Anna Bligh visited North Queensland today as her Anna's Labor Candidates JOBS NOT CUTS entered day two of the plan to visit 30 seats in three Subscribe to Anna's eNews days. Election 2009 Policies & Media Releases The Premier's run home began yesterday when she visited the seats of Apply for a Postal Vote Pumicestone, Murrumba, Radcliffe, Sandgate, Nudgee, Aspley, Ashgrove, Everton, Rocky, Keppel, Cairns and Mulgrave. Search Go Today, the Premier visited North Queensland where she was joined by ALP candidate Mandy Johnston, in the seat of Townsville, Les Walker in Burdekin, Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr in Mundingburra and Minister Craig Wallace in Thu ring owa.

Ms Bligh announced a new $12 million Townsville District police facility at Deeragun and a $1 million upgrade to the Townsville Police Academy.

"Infrastructure projects like these not only secure Queensland's law and order future but these projects will create more than 300 jobs for this region," she said.

"North Queensland wants jobs not cuts. I've got a plan to create 100,000 jobs over the next three years and North Queensland will get its fair share," said the Premier.

The Premier said projects such as the Townsville Cruise Terminal, the Townsville Port Access Road and upgrades at the Townsville Port were already underway and creating jobs before the election started.

"During this campaign we have also committed to an $18.9 million Townsville Mall upgrade, $10 million for Jezzine Barracks and new boat ramps and pontoons as part of our $35 million recreational fishing infrastructure plan," said the Premier.

She also highlighted that North Queensland will get its share of: 1000 teachers in the next three years, $72 million in new literacy and numeracy programs, 600 Police over the next three years, 200,000 solar hot water systems over the next three years, at least 3500 doctors, nurses and allied health workers over the next three years.

"We have said we plan to make sure that ten percent of all workers on every State and Federal infrastructure project will be apprentices or trainees.

"That provides opportunities for young people in your region and makes sure we have the skills we need to emerge in a stronger not weaker position when economic conditions improve."

The Premier said she will be campaigning across the State right up until the polls close on Saturday.

"On Saturday the people of Queensland have a simple choice between my plan to create 100,000 jobs over the next three years or Lawrence Springborg's plan to cut 12,000 jobs every year for the next three years. It's that simple - jobs or cuts!

"Labor candidates and I will talk about my plan to create and protect jobs with as many Queenslanders as we can.

"In the run home, we're not just running up to the finishing tape - we are going to burst through it.

"I'm not taking anything for granted and every vote counts and I'm determined to earn as many as I can."

Ms Bligh said she will be heading South by midday to visit more seats as the jobs not cuts tour continues.

Tomorrow she is on the road at 5.30am with at least another 10 seats firmly in her sights.

Media contact: Premier's Office 3224 4500

Townsville:

Projects Underway

$16.5 million for the Townsville Cruise Ship Terminal; $29 million V8 Supercar Track; Townsville Port Access Road; $20 million for new and upgraded infrastructure at Port of Townsville;

http://www. queenslandlabor. org/01_ems/details. asp?ID=525 14/04/2009 .^LJ .r l v,_v 11..7 1 V1J1\ 1 'L1JL:J 11V I .J IN gage L of L

Further upgrades to Townsville Ring Road; $6.2 million upgrades of Dairy Farmers Stadium.

New Commitments

$18.9 million Flinders Mall upgrade; $10 million furJezzine Barracks; $12 million for a new Townsville district police facility at Deeragun; $1 million for upgrades at Townsville Police Academy; New Nally Bay Harbour Magnetic Island boat ramp pontoon , Dungeness Herbert River floating walkway, Barramundi Creek Burdekin floating walkway and Saunders Beach boat ramp reconstruction as part of our $35 million fishing infrastructure plan for QLD; 18 new kindergarten services as part of the 240 new kindergartens State Wide; = Solar panels in every State School by 2011.

125% payroll tax rebates for apprentices; 10% of workers on every State and Federally funded infrastructure project will be apprentices and trainees; a $13,329,000 for classroom upgrades at local schools over the next three years under the Tomorrow's Schools Program.

Our Share of

1000 teachers in the next three years; $72 million in new literacy and numeracy programs; = 600 Police over the next three years; 200,000 solar hot water systems over the next three years; More than 3500 doctors , nurses and allied health workers over the next three years;

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: infer@gld . alp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www. queenslandlabor.org/01_ems/details .asp?ID=525 14/04/2009 ANNA BLIGH'S JOBS NOT CUTS TOUR LANDS IN MACKAY Page 1 of 2

Home Home r Anna eligh's Policies and Media Reieases About Contact ANNA BLIGH 'S JOBS NOT CUTS TOUR LANDS IN MACKAY Join Day 2 - 30 SEATS IN 3 DAYS Volunteer

ALP Members' Private Web Mackay: Premier Anna Bligh has visited Mackay , Whitsunday and Anna's Labor Candidates Mirani on day two of her JOBS NOT CUTS mission to visit 30 seats in /'a! 1,,aiiIlLq r Subscribe to Anna's eNews three days, Election 2009 Policies & Media Releases The Premier's run home began yesterday when she visited the seats of Pumicestone, Murrumba, Redcliffe, Sandgate, Nudgee, Aspley, Ashgrove, Apply for a Postal Vote Everton, Rocky, Keppel, Cairns and Mulgrave.

Search Earlier today, the Premier visited Townsville, Burdekin, Mundingburra and Thuringowa.

Ms Bligh landed in Mackay around lunchtime to continue on her mission to state her case for re-election to as many Queenslanders as possible.

The Premier met with Minister Tim Mulherin in Mackay, Whitsunday member Jan Jarratt and Mirani candidate Scott Murphy.

"The people in this region want jobs not cuts. I've got a plan to create 100,000 jobs over the next three years and Mackay, Whitsunday will get its fair share," said the Premier.

Ms Bligh used the visit to announce a $4 Million upgrade of the Mackay Police Station and a decision to relocate the Mackay showgrounds if the Labor Government is re-elected

The Premier said projects such as the Hospital Bridge, the new Forgan Bridge the Whitsunday Airport upgrade and the $400 million Jilalan Rail Yard upgrade were already underway and creating jobs in the region.

"During this campaign we have also committed to 16 new kindergarten services for this region and new boat ramps and pontoons as part our $35 million fishing infrastructure plan," she said.

"We have said we plan to make sure that ten percent of all workers on every State and Federal infrastructure project will be apprentices or trainees," said Ms Bligh.

"That provides opportunities for young people in your region and makes sure we have the skills we need to emerged in a stronger not weaker position when economic conditions improve."

Ms Bligh said she will be campaigning across the State right up until the polls close at 6pm on Saturday.

"It's that simple - jobs or cuts!

"Labor candidates and I will be talking about my plan to create and protect jobs with as many Queenslanders as we can.

"In the run home, we're not just running up to the finishing tape - we are going to burst through it.

"I'm not taking anything for granted and every vote counts and I'm determined to earn as many as I can."

Ms Bligh said she will visit more seats tomorrow as the jobs not cuts tour continues.

"I will be on the road early with more seats firmly in my sights," she said.

Media contact: Premier's Office 3224 4500

Mackay/Whitsunday:

Projects Underway

$405 million Mackay Base Hospital; Upgrading the Peak Downs Highway between Nebo - Mackay; $17m Mackay-Bucasia Road duplication; $400 million for Jilalan Rail Yard upgrade;

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/0l_cros/details.asp?ID=526 14/04/2009 ti1V1Vti 13LiUn 0 JUDO IN JI LU 13 IOUK LANLTh UN 1V1AL;KAY Page 2 of 2

Hospital Bridge at Mackay The Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail; $128 million to replace Forgan Bridge in Mackay; $4 million Whitsunday Airport upgrade.

New Commitments

Committing to the relocation of the Showgrounds; $4 million to upgrade Old Mackay Police Station New boat ramp at Shute Harbour and East Point (Pioneer River) as part of our $35 million fishing infrastructure plan for QLD. 0 16 new kindergarten services as part of the 240 new Kindergartens State Wide; Solar panels in every State School by 2011.

125% payroll tax rebates for apprentices and trainees; 10% of workers on every State and Federally funded infrastructure project will be apprentices and trainees; $9,755,000 for classroom upgrades at local schools over the next three years under the Tomorrow's Schools Program.

Our Share of

1000 teachers in the next three years; $72 million in new literacy and numeracy programs; 600 Police over the next three years; 200, 000 solar hot water systems over the next three years; More than 3500 doctors, nurses and allied health workers over the next three years; _ $100 million worth of funding to support resource communities.

^.ENCY. itE- Tr

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St 5th Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected]

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=526 14/04/2009 ouii up iui £iitieu ours i iiesaving .tun Page 1 of 1

Home Home . Anna Bligh's Peliciee and 'Audia Releases e ERG'Y. ^^lE^ Ts

About F_)I -teIii nYVI^^r.lt^il ^i Contact Surf's up for Eimeo Surf Lifesaving Club Join WHITSUNDAY: Premier Anna Bligh has announced $ 100,000 in Volunteer funding to complete a vital upgrade to the Eimeo Surf Lifesaving Club, ALP Members' Private Web during a visit to the Whitsunday region today. Anna's Labor Candidates Ms Bligh said ALP Member for Whitsunday, ]an )arratt had lobbied hard for the Subscribe to Anna's eNews Government to step in after the club struggled to raise the money needed to Election 2009 complete the club house and training room. Policies & Media Releases "Jan knows what this surf club means to the local community and she told me L! Apply for a Postal Vote we should do everything we can to help," she said. "I want Queenslanders to become the healthiest people in Australia and facilities like the Eimeo Surf Club help us work towards that target." I Ms Jan Jarrett said the $100,000 in financial support would allow the club to finish the upgrade after it had raised over $175,000 for the project. JOIN "The club has started the upgrade but need this help for things like work on wheelchair access and the installation of new toilets," she said. DONATE "I know how important the Eimeo Surf Club is to the people who live here. They to the deserve this and I am delighted to be able to lend them a helping hand." Australian Labor Party The commitment follows the announcement of Labor's policy supporting the State's iconic Surf Life Saving body early in the election campaign.

The biggest single boost in the 100-year history of Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) - included the donation of a surplus Emergency Services twin-engine rescue helicopter, valued at more than $6 million.

Ms Bligh outlined the commitment of $400,000 a year for the extra operating costs of the helicopter, along with another $200,000 for additional patrols and equipment for lifesaving operations north of Noose.

MACKAY/WHITSUNDAY gains from the SLSQ policy announcement include:

Bowen (Horseshoe Bay) Service Enhancement - Increase weekend patrols Service Enhancement - Implement school holiday patrols

Mackay Service Enhancement - Increase services to Eimeo Service Enhancement - Increase services to Blacks Beach Service Enhancement - Increase services to Lamberts Beach New Infrastructure - Communications Network New Service - Implement Duty Officer Service

Contacts 07 32244500

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St 5th Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected]

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlaboir.org/O1_ems/details.asp?ID=527 14/04/2009 ^)14 1Vi1L1-lUN UYUI<, Wh Ur IVIAU A Y PULIUE S'I'A'I'ION ANNOUNCED Page 1 of 1

1,ti_t_k.^?re )iIs

Home Home , Anna Bligh's policies and media Releases About Contact $4 MILLION UPGRA D E OF MACKAY POLICE STATION Join ANNOUNCED Volunteer MACKAY: Premier Anna Bligh has committed to a $4 Million upgrade of ALP Members' Private Web the Mackay Police Station if the Labor Government is re-elected. Anna's Labor Candidates 1.19silft _^,) L Subscribe to Anna's eNews Ms Bligh said the upgrade is part of e $126 Million election commitment by the Bligh Government to continue to invest in police stations Election 2009 Policies & Media Releases and facilities across Queensland over the next three years. Apply for a Postal Vote Member for Mackay Tim Mulherin welcomed the announcement, saying the upgrade was great news for local residents.

"There is strong community support for further increases in police resources to (JOIN t ll LA11nrr{!p help reduce crime and tailor problem-oriented policing to the needs of this area," Mr Mulherin said, DONATE "There are now more than 72,000 people living in Mackay and of these more - to the than 60% are families with children, '/ Amtrallan bur hnriy

"This growth is set to continue, which is why we are acting now to ensure the police resources and infrastructure are appropriate to the challenges.

"This upgraded station is about planning ahead - and ensuring the safety of our communities for years to come."

Ms Bligh said, "We are committed to ensuring Queensland remains a safe place to live and raise a family and one way we are making this happen is by investing in new and upgraded police stations.

"Infrastructure projects like this not only secure Queensland's law and order future but this $126 million building program means 300 more jobs in Queensland that will keep our economy moving."

The Premier said the project was part of her Government's statewide strategy to drive down crime rates.

"In the past seven years the overall crime rate across Queensland has declined by 24 % - a vindication of Labor's commitment to building state -of-the-art police stations, recruiting and training more police and arming them with tougher legislation," she said,

"In the Central Region, which takes in Mackay, we have increased police numbers from 557 in 1998, to 783 today. This is an increase of 40%.

"We are focussing on ensuring Queensland's police have the best possible infrastructure, resources and support to work with the community in fighting crime."

Media Contact: 3239 6172

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected], au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=528 14/04/2009 roiign orrers ivracxay anowgrounas certainty Page 1 of 1

(:11F;^lil_li;lrtsl

3Y'

Home . Anne 3liah's Policies and Medla Releases Home --l" ilsx- About JI.'l(yir)-) Contact Bligh offers Mackay Showgrounds certainty

Join The Mackay Showgrounds will remain at its current site for at least Volunteer three years, Premier Anna Bligh said today. ALP Members' Private Web Anna's Labor Candidates "The earliest possible date for any shift is three years from now," said Ms Bligh, Subscribe to Anna's eNews Election 2009 "We are going to give the Society certainty to make bookings and to plan well Policies & Media Releases ahead. Apply fora Postal Vote "Certainty, good planning and getting the best value for money are our priorities," she said. 1 IPW P UPi `mntntier. Member for Mackay Tim Mulherin and Member for Whitsunday Jan Jarratt ll!pll^ "Mr, welcomed the certainty.

A re-elected Labor Government will declare the existing Mackay Showgrounds - an Urban Development Area (UDA).

Mr Mulherin said: "A declaration will allow planning and development approval process to create a vibrant urban precinct featuring a mix of residential, retail and community facilities on the existing 10 hectare site.

Ms Jarratt said: "The planning and development work will be undertaken by the Urban Land Development Authority (ULDA), which is currently undertaking similar work on three sites in South East Queensland.

Mr Mulherin said: "There will be ample opportunity for public comment and input to the planning process."

"Work on identifying a new showgrounds site is advanced, with a shortlist of two possible sites announced in February this year.

Mr Mulherin said: "We are not just building a new showgrounds - the concept has now broadened out to be an events precinct and we are also looking at other commercial opportunities.

"We will work closely with the Mackay Regional Council to move this project forward," Mr Mulherin said.

"AS I have previously stated the next step in the process is to appoint a consultant to draw up a business case for a new showgrounds site and that will continue," he said.

That appointment could be made by Easter.

The ULDA was established by the Bligh Government in September 2007 under its Housing Affordability Strategy to take control of strategically important areas around the State, bring land to market quickly and cut through development red tape.

Since then, the State Government has declared three Urban Development Areas in Brisbane, at Bowen Hills, Northshore Hamilton and Fitzgibbon.

Media contact: Premier's Office 3224 4500

a EaCF: nE:'T^

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected]

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/0l_cros/detalls.asp?ID=529 14/04/2009 t5LIUfI iOts^ NUI UUU IN IUUUHL,S DOWN IN HERVEY BAY Page 1 of 2

Home Home '. Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases ERCY. NE..TY About Contact BLIGH'S JOGS NOT CUTS TOUCHES DOWN IN HERVEY Join SAY Volunteer Anna Bligh's bid to be re -elected Queensland Premier is down to the ALP Members' Private Web second last day and one key issue, JOBS NOT CUTS. Anna's Labor Candidates Subscribe to Anna's eNews The Premier's run home has stepped up a notch , with Hervey Bay, the 21st stop in her 30 SEATS IN 3 DAYS tour which began in Bribie Island Election 2009 Policies & Media Releases yesterday. Apply for a Postal Vote Today the Premier visited seats along the Queensland coast today taking in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay and Hervey Bay. Search Go 7 0$tio The Premier was joined in Hervey Bay by Labor's Andrew McNamara. ra nrnln6er a Ihn LsborPa

"The Fraser Coast wants jobs, not cuts. The Premier has a plan to create 100 000 jobs over the next three years," Mr McNamara said. DONATE to the "Cutting 12,000 jobs or dropping projects off the $17 billion building program is Australian Labor Party not what we want. Mr Springborg and the Nationals means jobs cuts and uncertainty."

New commitments to the Fraser Coast / Hervey Bay area include:

$4 million towards a new solar thermal plant

New and extended pontoons at Urangan Boat Harbour, Rivers Heads (eastern side) and South Street, Maryborough as well as Tuan floating walkway as part of the $35 million fishing infrastructure plan for QLD

$250,000 for Fraser Island infrastructure

10 new kindergarten services as part of 240 new Kindergartens statewide

Solar panels in every State School by 2011

$1 million for classroom upgrades at local schools over the next three years under the Tomorrow's Schools Program.

As well, young workers in the area will benefit from the Government's plan to ensure 10% of every state and federally-funded building project will be apprentices and trainees and businesses will benefit from the 125% apprentice payroll tax rebates.

Mr McNamara said the new commitments were on top of projects like the second stage of the $18 million duplication of the Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road and the $4.95 million for the Hervey Bay Waterpark.

"The Bligh Government is also delivering a $7 million expansion of the Hervey Bay dental clinic.

"It's more proof of Labor delivering for Hervey Bay and for Queen slanders," he said.

"We'll also benefit from our share of statewide programs and initiatives like the $72 million literacy and numeracy program."

Over the next three years, the Fraser Coast will also benefit from its share of 1000 teachers 600 Police 200,000 solar hot water systems More than 3500 doctors, nurses and allied health workers

Ms Bligh will be campaigning right up until the polls close on Saturday.

"Saturday is now the simplest choice. Do we fight to protect Queensland jobs or do we cut 12 000 Queenslanders cut loose?" Ms Bligh said.

"It's that simple -jobs or cuts.

"In the sprint home, I will meet as many Queenslanders face-to-face as I can.

"We're not running up to the finishing tape - we are going to burst through it," she said,

By 9pm the Premier will have visited 22 electorates.

Media contact: Premier's Office 3224 4500

h-ftp://www.queenslandlabor.org/01-cms/details.asp?ID=530 14/04/2009 DL,lvn 3 J JJD INIJ1 LU1k!) 1UUUUJ;!5 DOWN IN riEKVEY BAY Page2 of2

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members' Private Web I Advanced Search I Anna ' s Labor Members I Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: infol gld. alp.org_au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/O1_cros/details.asp?ID=530 14/04/2009 IVIUL 11 131LLIUIN lJIJLLAK bLAUI HULL IN UYYUSI'i'IUN FUNDING Page 1 of 1

^>lhl=k1 r,-11 litr

Home Home ^ Anna Bligh's Policies and, Media Releases About MULTI BILLION DOLLAR BLACK HOLE IN OPPOSITION Contact Join FUNDING

Volunteer ii Treasurer Andrew Fraser has slammed the Opposition for their multi- ALP Members' Private Web billion fraud on the people of Queensland after they released their Anna's Labor Candidates campaign costings yesterday. Subscribe to Anna's eNetvs "There is a massive black hole in the Oppositions castings - they are trying to Election 2009 get away with a multi-billion dollar fraud," he said. Policies & Media Releases "If they were the directors of a listed company they'd be looking at prison HELP?] Apply for a Postal Vote sentences for misleading their shareholders." The Treasurer an initial examination of the LNPs castings had revealed an Search ,'G"t unprecedented shortfall worth billions in their election promises. "These people have been promising the earth and they know they can't deliver. They think they can get away with it. "Queenslanders deserve better than fraud and empty promises. "The Opposition said they are going to slash over $6.6 billion from the budget a DONATE ^^^,totho over the next four years. Auctralleu Labor Party "After today they still haven 't explained where the money's coming from and they still haven 't explained how many jobs they will cut."

Examples of the opposition's empty promises and funding black holes include: They said a new Townsville Power Station would be built immediately - LNP committed $10 million - actual cost $500 million to $1.5 billion - Up to $1.49 billion black hole. They said they'd cerate centres of excellence for the Royal Children's Hospital and the Mater Hospital - LNP committed $575 million - actual cost $1.7 billion - $1.125 billion black hole. - They said they'd bring forward the Maroochydore to Caloundra rail project - LNP commitment $59 million - actual cost $3.1 billion - $3 billion black hole, They claimed they will save $491.3 million from scrapping our State Schools of Tomorrow Program - but the program only has $295 million - $196.3 million black hole. They claim they will build the Radcliffe Railway line - LNP have committed $25 million - the actual cost is $550 million - that's a $525 million black hole. e They've scraped our comprehensive $420 million Ml upgrades program - and then committed $1.8 million for some exit ramps - $418 million black hole. Bruce Flegg committed to a $500 million Kenmore Bypass by direct mail - official LNP commitment $0 - that's a $500 million black hole. o They promised to redesign Kessels Road but they haven't allocated any money to it - that's a $300 million black hole, - The promised $19.4 million in extra funding for the Surf lifesavers - but they actually cut the funding by $15.6 million - that's a $15.6 million black hole. - They say they are going to expand the Townsville Hospital with $8 million - but this is the site cost only - there's no building and no recurrent funding and yet another black hole. They did the same thing with their $100 million plan for semi acute medical centres in Townsville and Nambour - they haven't put any money aside for staff - another funding black hole. They promises two new police helicopters for $2.94 million and then only committed $2.85 million in their costings - a $90,000 black hole. - They promised $1 million for the Cairns Taipans - it's not in their costings - another black hole. They are going to cut Foster Parenting advertising by $8 million so how are we going to find the people we need to look after our children?

"There are too many black holes here for this to be an accident . These are not mistakes - this is fraud," said the Treasurer. Contact 07 32244500

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St 5th Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: infomgld.alp,org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/O1_ems/details.asp?ID=531 14/04/2009 7>G 1VIIIIEI JIN uruictuLJt Ur IiUKLbiCirt rIbALJ YUL1C;U LUMPLEX ANNOI N... Page l of 1

(Cijll=l=lrrl-Jt-If it: „i (i ^ it

Home Home . Anna Biigh's Policies and Media Releases About Contact $2 MILLION UPGRADE OF BURLEIGH HEADS POLICE Join COMPLEX ANNOUNCED Volunteer Premier Anna Bligh has announced a $2 Million upgrade of Burleigh ALP Members' Private Web Heads Police Complex if the Labor Government is re-elected. Anna's Labor Candidates Subscribe to Anna's 04ews Ms Bligh said the upgrade is part of a $126 Million election Election 2009 commitment by the Bligh Government to continue to invest in police stations Policies & Media Releases and facilities across Queensland over the next three years. Apply for a Postal Vote Member for Burleigh Christine Smith welcomed the announcement, saying the upgrade was great news for local residents. iyj fa 15F6 i a memeer3 "There is strong community support for further increases in police resources to JOIN f rn Lrb ]cif help reduce crime and tailor problem-oriented policing to the needs of this area," Ms Smith said.

"There are now more than 50,000 people living in the Burleigh electorate and of these more than 54% are families with children.

"This growth is set to continue, which is why we are acting now to ensure the police resources and infrastructure are appropriate to the challenges.

"This upgraded station is about planning ahead - and ensuring the safety of our communities for years to come."

Ms Bligh said, "Labor are committed to ensuring Queensland remains a safe place to live and raise a family and one way we are making this happen is by investing in new and upgraded police stations,"

"Infrastructure projects like this not only secure Queensland's law and order future but this $126 million building program means 300 more jobs in Queensland that will keep our economy moving."

Ms Bligh said the project was part of the Bligh Government's statewide strategy to drive down crime rates.

"In the past seven years the overall crime rate across Queensland has declined by 24% - a vindication of Labor's commitment to building state - of-the- art police stations, recruiting and training more police and arming them with tougher legislation.

"In the South Eastern Region, which takes in Burleigh, we have increased police numbers from 898 in 1998, to 1385 today," Ms Bligh said.

"This is an increase of 54% more police.

"We are focussing on ensuring Queensland's police have the best possible infrastructure, resources and support to work with the community in fighting crime."

Media Contact : 3239 6172

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members Private Web I Advanced Search I Anna's Labor Members I Anna eligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St 5th Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info -e tild. alp.org.au

Site by ToadShou

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/O1_cros/details.asp?ID=532 14/04/2009 iNA11U1NAL5 UUN UULI) U(JA51 UN UUS'l'INUS: FRASER Page 1 of I

,rCQbl:;=lar•11?rIi'!l ,r.), r)f '

Home Home . Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases About ^,i ilki-lh'1>X7t)) Contact NATIONALS CON GOLD COAST O N COSTINGS: FRASER

Join The $430 M1 Upgrade - Gone, Surf lifesaving upgrades - Gone, Volunteer underground power from Mudgeeraba to Tugun - gone, so too are the ALP Members' Private Web thousands of jobs that go with them, said Treasurer Andrew Fraser. Anna's Labor Candidates m Subscribe to Anna's eNews "The Nationals Gold Coast promises have - like the jobs of 12,000 public servant - been cut if the Nationals get elected on Saturday," said Mr Fraser. Election 2009 Policies & Media Releases "They are going to scrap all projects where work has not started. So much for Apply for a Postal Vote jobs on the Coast.

"They state they are "only committed to projects that have commenced" That ®Cp how to becoll 1 is a disaster for those projects on the drawing board and dreadfully for a mninbor of confidence."

q Our promised $420 million MI upgrade gone. DONATE to tbet "It's fisted as just a were $1.8million, Australian Labor party

"They said they would match us, but there's no money. It's Fiona (Simpson) special and not a typo. The $1.8 million would not even pay for the mapping and design. It might pay for the signs on the site!

q The Nationals promised $19.4 million for lifesavers, but on their own costings (page 11) they take $15.63 million off them.

"That's a key element of the Coast's lifestyle. What has the Coast done to deserve this treatment?

q Underground power lining from Mudgeeraba to Tugun - gone

"National's Jeff Seeney's $27 million for powerline undergrounding was headlines last week, but did not even make a line item in their future costings - gone.

"The failed promises is bad enough, but the lost jobs is unforgivable," he said.

Media contact: Treasurer 3224 6900

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: [email protected]. org,au

Site by Tea dShow

http://www. queenslandlabor.org/O 1_cros/details. asp?III=533 14/04/2009 A1v IN 11-11DL1vn 3 J'JJ iNLP 11. U 13 I OUR Page 1 of 2

(C^I'I =1fl=l^thVI C J I'

Home Home > Anna eligh's Policies and Media tycoons About ANNA BLIGH'S JOBS NOT CUTS TOUR Contact Join Volunteer DAY 3 - 30 SEATS IN 3 DAYS ALP Members' Private Web Like the famed rolling breakers along the Gold Coast shoreline, Anna -z !)bt!jilr.tr1IL' Anna's Labor Candidates Bligh's "Jobs Not Cuts" tour has surged into Queensland's second Subscribe to Anna's eNews largest city this morning. Election 2009 Policies & Media Releases The Premier returned to her old home town, where she kicked off the final leg of Apply for a Postal Vote her campaign push to visit 30 seats in three days.

With visits to 22 seats already under her belt in the past two days, Ms Bligh was Search I on the Gold Coast this morning, dropping in to Currumbin, Burleigh, Mudgeeraba, Southport and Broadwater.

She campaigned with local Labor candidates Michael Riordan (Currumbin), -a DONATE Christine Smith (Bsrleigh), Dianne Reilly (Mudgeeraba), Peter Lawlor to the (Southport) and Peta-Kaye Croft (Broadwater). Australian Labor Party

"The Gold Coast wants jobs - not cuts," Ms Bligh said.

"Labor has a plan to create 100,000 jobs over the next three years, whereas our opponents want to cut 12,000 jobs a year.

"Mr Springborg and the Nationals mean job cuts and uncertainty - and that's not what we want."

Ms Bligh said proof of the Bligh Government's jobs commitment to the Gold Coast included: • Building the $1.55 billion Gold Coast University Hospital, the biggest health infrastructure project in Australia that will deliver 750 beds and a suite of expanded facilities • Extending the rail line from Robina to Varsity Lakes • Redeveloping the Broadwater Parklands • Supporting progress of the Rapid Transit project Helping YoungCare expand to the Gold Coast Putting power lines underground near Elanora Upgrading the Burleigh Heads police complex • A new bus station at Coomera Town Centre 20 new kindergarten services. (See Labor's plan for the Gold Coast below.)

She also highlighted that the Gold Coast will get its share of: 1000 teachers in the next three years, $72 million in new literacy and numeracy programs, 600 police over the next three years, 200,000 solar hot water systems over the next three years, and at least 3500 doctors, nurses and allied health workers over the next three years.

"We are determined to protect the jobs and livelihoods of residents in Gold Coast," Ms Bligh said.

Ms Bligh will be campaigning right up until polls close on Saturday.

"Saturday is now the simplest choice. Do we fight to protect Queensland jobs or do we cut 12,000 Queenslanders loose?

"It's that simple - jobs or cuts.

"In the sprint home, I will meet as many Queenslanders face to face as I can.

"We are not merely running up to the finishing tape - we are going to burst through it."

Ms Bligh started her "jobs Not Cuts" tour at Bribie Island on Wednesday morning and has since visited 22 electorates including Radcliffe, Sandgate, Aspley, Ashgrove, Rockhampton, Keppel, Cairns, Barron River, Mulgrave Mirani, Mackay, Whitsunday, Burdekin, Townsville, Mundingburra, Hervey Bay, and Capalaba

"At all these centres, Labor candidates and I have been talking about my plan to create and protect jobs with as many far north Queenslanders as we can," she said.

Media contact : 3224 4500

Labor's plan for the Gold Coast:

Projects underway:

• $1.55 billion Gold Coast University Hospital - which will deliver 750 beds and a suite of expanded facilities and is the biggest health infrastructure project in Australia

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details.asp?ID=534 14/04/2009 I ai ^1 ai . 2.j Ll vli J Ov 1NV1 i. lJ .1 J 111 Li I° -Page 2 of 2

e Delivering the final stages of the Robina Hospital expansion project, including an extra 179 beds and expanded services Extending the rail line from Robins to varsity Lakes; progressing this to Elan ors $32 million Eroadwater Parklands redevelopment Supporting progress of the Rapid Transit project.

New commitments:

$3 million to help YoungCare expand to the Gold Coast $28 million for undergrounding powerlines (4.4km section from the Elanora water treatment plant to the Currumbin substation and an 800m section along Asperia Street, at Reedy Creek) $2 million to upgrade Burleigh Heads police complex New Murlong Crescent, Tallebudgera Creek, floating walkway and Donald Avenue, Paradise Point, floating walkway as part of our $35 million fishing infrastructure plan for Queensland o New bus station at Coomera Town Centre as part of $123 million for more than 1300 extra commuter car parks and station upgrades across Queensland, generating more than 900 new jobs 20 new kindergarten services as part of the 240 new Kindergartens Statewide Program > Solar panels in every state school by 2011

= 12S-/. payroll tax rebates for apprentices and trainees 10% of workers on every State and Federally funded infrastructure project will be apprentices and trainees o $11,402,600 for classroom upgrades at local schools over the next three years under the Tomorrow's Schools Program.

Our share of:

1000 teachers in the next three years $72 million in new literacy and numeracy programs 600 Police over the next three years 200,000 solar hot water systems over the next three years More than 3500 doctors, nurses and allied health workers over the next three years.

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld . alp, org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandlabor.org/01_cros/details. asp?ID=534 14/04/2009 NEW PAYROLL TAX INCENTIVE SCHEME FOR APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES Page 1 of 1

Horne Home r Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases About `;rnl1tt-tftll{DtQlr) NEW PAYROLL TAX INCENTIVE SCHEME FOR APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES Contact Join Premier Anna Bligh will target payroll tax incentives for apprentices and trainees in a move to Volunteer cement job certainty and safeguard skills for Tomorrow's Queensland. ALP Members' Private Web Under the proposal employers who hire an apprentice or trainee will get a rebate of 125% of Anna's Labor Candidates their apprentice and trainee wages off their payroll tax for another employee. Subscribe totuma's etiews Election 2009 The State Government has already made apprentices and trainees exempt from payroll tax - now this Policies & Media Releases policy will link apprentice and trainee numbers to making other workers exempt from payroll tax for the Apply for a Postal Vote first time.

"This means a business with 20 employees including five apprentices could now pay no payroll tax for their Search G.J I entire workforce," said the Premier.

"A larger business with over 150 apprentices could earn an annual payroll tax rebate of over $100,000. DOW= "This policy will take effect from 1 July with companies submitting monthly payroll tax able to gain an to the immediate cash flow benefit." Australian Labor Party

The Premier said the payroll tax reduction would encourage employers to retain and create apprentice positions and also help businesses retain experienced workers.

[t' download statement here b Ann Bligh's payroll tax policy - Full payroll tax policy

Email this page I Printable version Home I About I Contact I Join I Join Labor's team - Volunteer I ALP Members ' Private Web I Advanced Search I Anna's Labor Members I Anna Bligh's Policies and Media Releases I Apply for a Postal Vote

Authorised A Chisholm 16 Peel St Sth Brisbane Qld 4101 for the Australian Labor Party Email: info@gld. alp.org.au

Site by ToadShow

http://www.queenslandiabor.org/O1-cms/details.asp?ID=458 14/04/2009 24 February 2009 SEE

Anna Blights government is determined to do everything possible to protect Queensland jobs during the economic crisis.

We know that the apprentices of today are Queensland 's skilled workforce of tomorrow and we protect their positions to keep Queensland strong.

We also know that during these tough economic times businesses need the best environment possible if they are to survive and retain and create jobs for Queenslanders.

Our Toward Q2 ambition is for a Strong , Green, Smart, Healthy and Fair Queensland.

Our plan to reduce payroll tax to employers who hire apprentices and trainees will help us work toward our Smart, Strong and Fair targets.

There are currently 48 ,066 apprentices and 43,691 trainees in Queensland and apprentice numbers have grown by 25% over the last three years compared to 7% nationally.

We want to keep every one of those apprentices and trainees working and we want to create the environment where business can find new apprentice and trainee positions to continue to grow our skills base.

When this economic crisis has passed the Bligh Government wants Queensland to be in a stronger, not weaker, position.

Our plan will;

- Create new apprentice and trainee positions and support the positions of the 48,066 apprentices and 43 ,691 trainees now working in Queensland - Give rebates to over 16, 500 business in Queensland - Help business to retain and create full time staff positions

Anna Bligh ' s Government is determined to help Queensland business weather the economic crisis . We will protect jobs in workplaces across the state to keep Queensland strong.

F yrof l Tax Apprentice and Trainee Incentive to Protect Queensland Jobs PAGE 2 Maximum rate

- Maximum rate of payroll tax was 5 percent in 1998

- This was reduced to 4.9 percent effective 1 July 2000

- This was further reduced to 4.8 percent in 1 July 2001

- This was further reduced to 4.75 percent from 1 July 2002

Threshold

- Threshold for payroll tax in 1998 was $0.85M

- This was increased to $1M effective from 1 July 2006

Other information

- Government further improved the competitiveness of our payroll tax regime in the 2008-09 Budget by providing relief to the businesses with taxable wages between $1 million and $5 million . We extended the existing deduction such that it phases out at a rate of $1 in very $4 of taxable wages above the threshold rather than between $1 in every $3.

- We have also harmonised our payroll tax laws with NSW and Victoria . Main changes including adopting legislative standards for dependent contractors , adopting a common standard for the grouping of businesses for payroll test purposes and exemptions for businesses employing volunteer emergency service workers and firefighters.

- Harmonisation was effective from 1 July 2008. This will produce significant reductions in red tape for the 7,000 Queensland businesses that operate in more than one state.

- Office of State Revenue has granted an amnesty from penalties for businesses that may not have included payments to dependent contractors on their payroll tax returns. Amnesty expires at the end of April 2009 . The amnesty was granted in recognition that this is a complex area of law and employers may have made geniune mistakes.

There are currently 2786 , 769 companies registered in Queensland with 16 , 700 paying payroll tax.

Payrof t fax Apprentice and- Teethes Incentive to Protect Queensland Jobs PAGE 3 Threshold for payroll tax in Queensland

$1,050,000

$1,000,000

$950,000 --

$900,000--

$850,000 --

$800,000 -

-$750,000 . 1998-99 1999-2000 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 YEAR

Maximum payroll tax rate applying in Queensland

5.05

4.95

4.9 1

4.75

4.7

4.65

4.6 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08, 2008-09 YEAR

Payroll Tax Apprentice and Trainee incenUUve to Protect Queensland Jobs PAGE4 i: :L_! Our policy on payroll tax:

- Cut payroll tax to cement job certainty and safeguard skills for Tomorrow's Queensland.

Employers who hire an apprentice or trainee will pay no payroll tax for these workers and receive a 25% rebate on payroll tax for another employee.

That means an employer who hires four apprentices will not only pay no payroll tax on the apprentices but no tax on an equivalent employee who earns the same wage.

The move will encourage employers to retain and create apprentice positions and also help businesses retain experienced workers.

The measure will cost an estimated $15 million in forgone revenue but it will have a stimulus effect on Queensland businesses.

Approximately 17,500 businesses employ an apprentice or trainee - and the more apprentices they now hire , the larger the saving.

More than 12,500 apprentices are employed in the construction industry - this measure will ensure that we keep the skills we need to build our record $17 billion capital works program.

- The deduction means that Queensland businesses will have more money in the kitty to put towards retaining full time staff.

The move will protect jobs but it will protect the skills base that Queensland needs to come out of this economic crisis in a stronger , not weaker, position.

Payroll Tax Apprentice and Trainee Incentive to Protect Queensland Jobs PAGE 5 The Incentive means businesses will not pay any payroll tax on their apprentice wages and, further, they will now receive a rebate on 25% of their total apprentice wage bill.

For a business with a $ 1.1 million wage bill which is employing five apprentices this Will mean a 55% saving in their payroll tax.

If the business employs an additional five apprentices, it will pay no tax and actually receive money back from the Office of State Revenue.

Scenario I Business not currently employing apprentices

Payroll is $1.1 million Threshold deduction is $975,000, leaving a taxable payroll of $125,000 Payroll tax rate is 4.75%

Current tax payable is 4.75% of $125, 000 = $5,938

If the business now employs five new apprentices at a cost of $275,000:

Rebate is 4.75% of 25% x $275,000 = $3,266

New tax payable is $5,938 - $3,266 = $2,672

Saving is $3,266

Scenario 2 Business currently employs five apprentices

Payroll is $1.1 million - this amount does not include the wages of the five apprentices because the wages are exempt

Current tax payable is $5,938

If the business employs five new apprentices at a cost of 275,000:

Rebate is 4.75% of 25% of total apprentice wage bill ($ 550,000) = $6,531

New tax payable is $5 ,932 - $6,531 = - $599

Saving is $6 , 531 and no tax is payable by the business

Payroll Tax pprentice and Trainee Mcentive to Protect een i nd Jobs PAGE 6 I i^lr;iu I("-1)11 For further information about this or any other of Anna Biigh's policies go to www.anna4g1d comdau or email [email protected]. orgaaU

Payroll Tax Apprentice and Trainee Incentive to Protect Queensland Jobs PAGE 7 <<

24 February 2009 r T QUEEHH QS

Anna Bligh's government is determined to do everything possible to protect Queensland jobs during the economic crisis.

We know that the apprentices of today are Queensland's skilled workforce of tomorrow and we protect their positions to keep Queensland strong.

We also know that during these tough economic times businesses need the best environment possible if they are to survive and retain and create jobs for Queenslanders.

Our Toward Q2 ambition is for a Strong, Green, Smart, Healthy and Fair Queensland.

Our plan to reduce payroll tax to employers who hire apprentices and trainees will help us work toward our Smart, Strong and Fair targets.

There are currently 48,066 apprentices and 43,691 trainees in Queensland and apprentice numbers have grown by 25% over the last three years compared to 7% nationally.

When this economic crisis has passed the Bligh Government wants Queensland to be in a stronger, not weaker, position.

Our plan will;

Create new apprentice and trainee positions and support the positions of the 48,066 apprentices and 43,691 trainees now working in Queensland Give rebates to over 16,500 business in Queensland Help business to retain and create full time staff positions

Anna Bligh's Government is determined to help Queensland business weather the economic crisis. We will protect jobs in workplaces across the state to keep Queensland strong.

Payroll Tax Apprentice and Trainee Incentive to Protect Queensland Jobs PAGE 2 PAYROLL TAX APP[ 1111-1 1HCE

Maximum rate

Maximum rate of payroll tax was 5 percent in 1998

This was reduced to 4.9 percent effective 1 July 2000

This was further reduced to 4.8 percent in 1 July 2001

This was further reduced to 4.75 percent from 1 July 2002

Threshold

- Threshold for payroll tax in 1998 was $0.85M

- This was increased to $1M effective from 1 July 2006

Other information

Government further improved the competitiveness of our payroll tax regime in the 2008-09 Budget by providing relief to the businesses with taxable wages between $1 million and $5 million . We extended the existing deduction such that it phases out at a rate of $1 in very $4 of taxable wages above the threshold rather than between $1 in every $3.

We have also harmonised our payroll tax laws with NSW and Victoria. Main changes including adopting legislative standards for dependent contractors, adopting a common standard for the grouping of businesses for payroll test purposes and exemptions for businesses employing volunteer emergency service workers and firefighters.

Harmonisation was effective from 1 July 2008. This will produce significant reductions in red tape for the 7,000 Queensland businesses that operate in more than one state.

Office of State Revenue has granted an amnesty from penalties for businesses that may not have included payments to dependent contractors on their payroll tax returns. Amnesty expires at the end of April 2009. The amnesty was granted in recognition that this is a complex area of law and employers may have made geniune mistakes.

There are currently 2786,769 companies registered in Queensland with 16,700 paying payroll tax.

Payroll Tax Apprentice and Trainee Incentive to Protect Queensland Jobs PAGE 3 Threshold for payroll tax in Queensland

$1,050,000

$1,000,000

$950,000 a,

$850,000

$800,000

$750,000 1998-99 1999-2000 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 YEAR

Maximum payroll tax rate applying in Queensland

5.05,

4.95

4.9

4.85 w F-

4.8

4.75

4.7

4.65

4.6 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 YEAR

Payroll Tax Apprentice and Trainee Incentive to Protect Queensland Jobs PAGE 4 I; LL `a ° a ' Ti 'TG

Our policy on payroll tax:

- Cut payroll tax to cement job certainty and safeguard skills for Tomorrow's Queensland.

Employers who hire an apprentice or trainee will pay no payroll tax for these workers and receive a 25% rebate on payroll tax for another employee.

That means an employer who hires four apprentices will not only pay no payroll tax on the apprentices but no tax on an equivalent employee who earns the same wage.

The move will encourage employers to retain and create apprentice positions and also help businesses retain experienced workers.

The measure will cost an estimated $15 million in forgone revenue but it wilt have a stimulus effect on Queensland businesses.

Approximately 17,500 businesses employ an apprentice or trainee - and the more apprentices they now hire , the larger the saving.

More than 12,500 apprentices are employed in the construction industry - this measure will ensure that we keep the skills we need to build our record $17 billion capital works program.

The deduction means that Queensland businesses will have more money in the kitty to put towards retaining full time staff.

The move will protect jobs but it wilt protect the skills base that Queensland needs to come out of this economic crisis in a stronger, not weaker, position.

Payroll Tax Apprentice and Trainee Incentive to Protect Queensland Jobs PAGE 5 -'.Z'LL TAX

The Incentive means businesses will not pay any payroll tax on their apprentice wages and, further, they will now receive a rebate on 25% of their total apprentice wage bill.

For a business with a $1 . 1 million wage bill which is employing five apprentices this will mean a 55% saving in their payroll tax.

If the business employs an additional five apprentices, it will pay no tax and actually receive money back from the Office of State Revenue.

Scenario I Business not currently employing apprentices

Payroll is $1.1 million Threshold deduction is $975,000, leaving a taxable payroll of $125,000 Payroll tax rate is 4.75%

Current tax payable is 4.75% of $125,000 = $ 5,938

If the business now employs five new apprentices at a cost of $275,000:

Rebate is 4.75% of 25% x $275,000 = $3,266

New tax payable is $5,938 - $3,266 = $2,672

Saving is $3,266

Scenario 2 Business currently employs five apprentices

Payroll is $1.1 million - this amount does not include the wages of the five apprentices because the wages are exempt

Current tax payable is $5,938

If the business employs five new apprentices at a cost of 275,000:

Rebate is 4.75% of 25% of total apprentice wage bill ($550,000) = $6,531

New tax payable is $5,932 - $6,531 = - $599

Saving is $6, 531 and no tax is payable by the business

Payroll Tax Apprentice and Trainee Incentive to Protect Queensland Jobs PAGE 6 r further i o d For further information about this or any other of Anna Blighs5 policies go to www anna4gld

Payroll Tax Apprentice and Trainee Incentive to Protect Queensland Jobs PAGE 7