BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 16 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development
The Honourable Dale Last
* Second round of the Crisafulli Government's $79.1 million Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grant Program now open to eligible businesses.
* Grants of up to $1.5 million in matched funding available with half earmarked for regional manufacturers.
* TheCrisafulli Government is delivering better services through a stronger economy by creating more opportunities for industry to advance operations and create jobs after a decade of decline under Labor.
Queensland Manufact...