BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 24 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development

The Honourable Dale Last

* Brisbane towbar manufacturer secures Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grant to take their business to new levels. * 18 manufacturers awarded grants from $12.5 million first round pool, with 7 based in south east Queensland. * The Crisafulli Government is delivering more jobs and better services through a stronger economy, by creating more opportunities for industry to advance operations after a decade of decline under Labor. 

A Brisbane-based manufactu...