BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 28 -- 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 Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development

The Honourable Dale Last

* Queensland Resources Workforce Plan delivers a roadmap for one of the State's key industries to support the growth of its 81,000 strong workforce. * Actions are already underway to attract the next generation of resources workers and boost female participation in the industry. * TheCrisafulli Government is delivering more jobs and better services through a stronger economy and ...