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Premier Anna Bligh releases the state government's response to the freedom of information (FOI) report and announces an overhaul of FOI laws.
In 2009, Queensland celebrates its 150th anniversary year of separation from New South Wales. At historic Roma Street Station Premier Anna Bligh announced the start of the 150-day countdown to the celebrations.
In an effort to reduce mounting pressure on Queensland household budgets, the Premier announced a proposal to introduce compulsory unit pricing in all large grocery stores. Public and industry are urged to comment.
Premier Bligh has welcomed the Freedom of Information Review report, The Right to Information: Reviewing Queensland's Freedom of Information Act. "At 400 pages, with 141 recommendations, this report proposes a sweeping and bold reform of FOI," said Premier Bligh.
Premier Anna Bligh comments on the highlights of Queensland's 2008-09 Budget: infrastructure, healthcare, stamp duty reform and rebates for the elderly.
The State Government has announced that BrisConnections will build the new airport connection to fix one of Brisbane's worst bottlenecks. The massive construction project will include the Airport Link toll road, the next section of the Northern Busway and a 750 metre flyover above the airport roundabout.
In another major milestone for the South East Queensland Water Grid, the first of two pipelines have been installed under the Brisbane River bed in a five-hour operation. Listen to the announcement by Premier Bligh and the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Water, Penny Wong.
