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

Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training

The Honourable Ros Bates

* The Crisafulli Government is delivering jobs and helping Queenslanders overcome barriers to employment by backing projects aimed at growing the State's workforce. * The latest round of the Growing Workforce Participation Fund will engage 164 employers, support 470 employees and assist 287 jobseekers across the State. * TheCrisafulli Government is delivering better services through a stronger economy and turning the tide on Labor's skills shortages by delivering training and career opportunities across Queensland.

The Crisafulli Gove...