BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 16 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

JOINT STATEMENT

Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training

The Honourable Ros Bates

Minister for Transport and Main Roads

The Honourable Brent Mickelberg

* The Crisafulli Government announces appointments across four Government owned corporation boards. * Ports North, Gladstone Ports Corporation, North Queensland Bulk Ports and Port ofTownsville to benefit from new leadership. * TheCrisafulli Government is delivering better services through a stronger economy, after a decade of decline under Labor.

The Crisafulli Government has announced board appointments for Ports North, G...