BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 14 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity

The Honourable Deb Frecklington

* Dedicated domestic and family violence courtroomhas been openedas part of the first stage of a $19.3 million Cairns Courthouse upgrade. * The refurbishment is part of nearly $68 million the Crisafulli Government has investedstatewidein the Domestic and Family ViolenceCourthouse ImprovementProgram. * Remaining work is on track to be completed early next year, including a newDomestic and Family Violencesafe room and magistrates' chambers. * The Crisafulli Government is putting victims first and ...