MORE EYES IN THE SKY KEEPING SWIMMERS SAFE THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 1 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Minister for Primary Industries

The Honourable Tony Perrett

* Crisafulli Government has expanded the SharkSmart drone program to more than 20 locations to deliver on its commitment to swimmer safety. * Five new Queensland beaches join the ranks patrolled by SharkSmart drones these September school holidays. * New Gold Coast and Wide Bay drone patrols underway in collaboration between Shark Control Program and Surf Life Saving Queensland. * TheCrisafulli Government is delivering better services through a stronger economy and boosting safety at Queensland beaches after Labor failed to during their decade of decline...