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 ...