BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 25 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development
The Honourable Dale Last
* Central Queenslandmining equipment supplierwill be thefirst manufacturer to receivefunding under new Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grant Program.
* 18 manufacturers awarded grants from $12.5 million inaugural round, including 11 based in regional Queensland.
* Grants for new advanced manufacturing equipment and software will empower Queensland's advanced manufacturing capabilities and supporting local jobs.
* TheCrisafulli Government isdeliveringmore jobs andbette...