BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 17 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Minister for Primary Industries

The Honourable Tony Perrett

* Australia's fruit fly managementstrengthenedto protect export market access with almost $5 million investment. * The new infrastructure will help to deliver improved fumigation, orchid and pest management testing facilities for research.   * Strengthens national response to exotic fruit fly outbreaks.

The Australian and Queensland Governments are investing almost $5 million to strengthen Australia's fruit fly management capability and protect valuable horticultural export markets, including a $4.7 million contribution from the...