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Media statements 2011

The following media statements have been released by the Department of Justice and Attorney-General and the former Department of Employment and Industrial Relations. Ministerial media statements are also listed. They are indicated by an asterisk.

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Electrical safety

[+] 2012-02-03

Electrical generators can pose a threat in floods

Residents, workers and volunteers are urged to be super vigilant when using generators following floods. Read more

Industrial relations

[+] 2012-05-17

Amendments to IR Act improve outcomes for public sector *

The Newman Government has today announced The Industrial Relations Act 1999 will be amended to improve outcomes from public sector enterprise bargaining negotiations.

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Justice services

[+] 2012-05-15

Attorney-General walks for justice *

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Jarrod Bleijie has shown his support for Law Week this morning joining more than 600 members of the legal community in the Walk for Justice. Read more

[+] 2012-04-26

Appointment to the Queensland Court of Appeal *

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie MP is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Robert (Bob) Gotterson QC as a justice of the Queensland Court of Appeal. Read more

[+] 2012-02-27

Public Advocate

Planning to co-locate the Office of the Public Advocate with other independent statutory bodies including the Office of the Queensland Ombudsman is well advanced according to a spokesperson for the Department of Justice and Attorney-General. Read more

[+] 2012-02-21

Applications now open for funding of up to $100 000 for victims of crime services

Victim Assist Queensland invites non-government, not-for-profit organisations to apply for up to $100 000 (GST exclusive) of funding. Read more

[+] 2012-01-29

Government announces changes to provocation murder defence

The Queensland Government has announced changes to the Criminal Code to remove doubts about when the partial defence of provocation involving a sexual advance can be used, and remove doubts about the so-called "gay panic" defence. Read more

[+] 2012-01-23

Public feedback for retail lease legislation review closing soon

Time is running out for Queenslanders to have their say on the effectiveness of retail shop lease legislation. Read more

State Penalties Enforcement Registry

[+] 2012-02-06

SPER collections on the ball for first month of 2012

The Queensland Government’s debt collection agency, the State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER) had a great start to the year, collecting $17.1 million in fines and fees in January 2012. Read more

[+] 2012-01-05

Great end to year for Government’s fine collection agency

The Queensland Government’s debt collection agency, the State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER), closed the year with another big month collecting more than $16.8 million in December. Read more

Workplace health and safety

[+] 2012-05-21

Calls for entries in the 2012 Queensland Safe Work Awards

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[+] 2012-04-27

Queensland industry leading Australia in safe work initiatives *

Two Queensland companies have won major national awards for their innovative efforts in developing safe working environments. Read more

[+] 2012-04-24

Cairns company fined $90,000 over workplace fatality

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[+] 2012-04-02

Warwick business fined $110,000 over workplace fatality

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[+] 2012-02-08

Take care during flood clean-up *

Workers and residents cleaning up after flooding in south-west Queensland have been urged to take precautions and ensure they put their safety first. Read more

[+] 2012-01-31

Townsville company fined over workplace fatality

Townsville company Penna Holdings Pty Ltd has been fined $65,000 over a workplace incident in which a man was crushed to death by a backhoe. Read more

[+] 2012-01-05

Record fine for safety breach by general manager

The general manager of a construction company found guilty in one of Queensland’s biggest ever workplace safety prosecutions, has been fined $40,000. Read more

[+] 2012-01-01

A new era in work health and safety *

Today marks a new era in workplace health and safety with Queensland businesses operating under national model work health and safety laws for the first time. Read more

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Media inquiries

The Communication Services Branch handles media inquiries relating to:

  • the justice system, including courts and public prosecutions
  • community justice services, including: the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages; Justices of the Peace; Victim Assist Queensland; and the Dispute Resolution Branch
  • Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ)
  • the Electrical Safety Office (ESO), and
  • Industrial relations.

Call +61 7 3239 0782 or +61 7 3405 3762 to speak to a media officer, or email your inquiry to media.relations@justice.qld.gov.au.

Last reviewed
8 February 2012
Last updated
5 January 2012

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