BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 10 -- 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 delivered another record hazard reduction burn program across Queensland's parks and protected areas, with almost 1 million hectares treated.
* The record-breaking result was delivered as part of the Crisafulli Government's More Rangers, Better Neighbours election promise.
* The record follows theCrisafulli Government's decision to save 40 specialist fire positions left unfunded by the former Labor Government.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering More Rangers, Better Ne...