BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 20 -- 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

* Mining, energy, agriculture and education at the heart of Queensland-Latin America Trade and Investment Strategy 2026-28. * New strategy aims to deliver more trade and investment outcomes with South and Central America partners. * TheCrisafulli Government is delivering more jobs and better services through a stronger economy after Labor's decade of decline left Queensland's international reputation in tatters and investment dwindling.

The Crisafulli Government is delivering stronger ties and a clear direction to support Queenslanders ...