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...