BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 23 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:
Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Honourable Tim Mander
* The Crisafulli Government is delivering a new hybrid governance model for Queensland Racing.
* Racing Queensland and the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission functions will be brought together under one entity.
* Independent oversight of integrity and animal welfare will be strengthened through a new Chief Integrity Officer.
* TheCrisafulli Government is delivering for the racing industry after 10 years of neglect under Labor.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for the future of Queensland...