BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 23 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership

The Honourable David Janetzki

* The Crisafulli Government is building Queensland's reputation as an attractive place to invest. * Queensland has become the first Australian state to transact a US dollar-denominated benchmark bond, attracting broad interest from international investors. * Under theCrisafulli Government, Queensland is open for business. * TheCrisafulli Government is delivering better services through a stronger economy, with theissuance providing new access to the world's deepest capital market.

The Crisafulli Government is restoring...