BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 17 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:
Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation
The Honourable Andrew Powell
* The Crisafulli Government has secured the future of the blockbuster Pacific Airshow event, supporting local tourism operators, hotels, restaurants and businesses across the Gold Coast.
* The Pacific Airshow is the only event of its kind in Australia, transforming the Surfers Paradise beachfront into a spectacular showcase of military aircraft, aerobatics and elite skydiving.
* The multi-day event is anticipated to inject millions into the state's economy and drive tens of thousands of visitor nights eve...