After my successful re-election campaign, I will return for a fourth term as the Member for Southport. Along with this important role I have been appointed as the new Minister of Tourism and Fair Trading. This position also includes the Racing and Liquor Licensing portfolios.
During my time as Minister I will be visiting tourism icons all over Queensland and this page will keep track of my work. I encourage everyone to follow my travels as the Minister by reading below my entries into the Minister's Diary where I will write about my latest experiences.
Peter Lawlor.
| Drive back in time |
3:02 PM, Aug 31 2010 |
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If you haven't experienced the Cobb and Co tourist drive which follows the old railway line and original road between Ipswich and Gatton then you don't know what you are missing.
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| Gold Coast Show |
12:31 PM, Sep 02 2010 |
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What a fantastic Gold Coast Show Day!
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| Exciting tourism volunteer opportunities only a click away! |
10:56 AM, Aug 24 2010 |
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Last week, Queensland Communities Services Minister Karen Struthers and I launched a fantastic new website for volunteers in Queensland to gain some valuable experience at exciting tourism events and activities around the state.
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| Social Indicators Survey |
2:06 PM, Aug 13 2010 |
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I recently announced the results of a Queensland-first survey conducted by Tourism Queensland which revealed some very interesting insights into Queenslander's thoughts on the social impacts of tourism on their community.
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| TNQ Tourism Opportunity Plan |
2:02 PM, Aug 13 2010 |
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18 proposed tourism investment projects have been indentified as part of the new Tropical North Tourism Opportunity Plan (TOP) which I announced recently with Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism Steven Wettenhall in Cairns.
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| When in Roma... |
2:19 PM, Aug 03 2010 |
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Roma is known as the cradle of Australia's oil and gas industry but many people might not know that it is an untapped tourism destination in the Western Downs region.
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| CNN.com recognise Whitehaven Eco-friendly Beach |
9:44 AM, Jul 22 2010 |
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What a great coup for the Whitsundays. CNN.com has recognised Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays as one of eight eco-friendly beaches across the world.
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| Spotlight on the region's walking trails |
4:16 PM, Jul 20 2010 |
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A new tourist brochure designed to assist visitors to navigate and explore the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk is now available.
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| New Gold Coast flight to hit the skies in time for Summer |
4:21 PM, Jul 20 2010 |
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Jetstar has annouced it will operate a bi-weekly service from Queenstown to the Gold Coast from December this year which is fantastic news for the Queensland Tourism industry.
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| New aircraft and flight simulators |
5:05 PM, Jun 29 2010 |
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The sky's the limit for Singapore Flying College's new aircraft and flight simulators
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| Community Cabinet in the Redlands |
9:05 PM, Jun 28 2010 |
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It was a wonderful opportunity to meet so many people at the recent one-day Community Cabinet in the Redlands.
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| Whitsunday Walk a hop, skip and a paddle. |
5:05 PM, Jun 02 2010 |
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Whitsunday Walk a hop, skip and a paddle The Whitsundays, what a spectacular part of the world!
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| Virgin Blue first on board with beach safety |
2:29 PM, May 13 2010 |
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I have been pushing for more to be done about beach safety for several months now following a number of drownings on the Gold Coast earlier this year and I am pleased that the beach safety initiative is really gaining momentum.
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| Splash out on a Gold Coast holiday at kids' prices! |
1:29 PM, May 07 2010 |
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If you have ever wanted to unleash your inner child then now is the time to do it!
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| New Tourists Access to Dinosaurs at Mt Morgan |
3:15 PM, Apr 13 2010 |
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During my recent trip to Rockhampton, I was able to discover my inner archaeologist by being lucky enough to officially open the new extensions at the Fireclay Caverns at Mount Morgan.
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| Queensland tourism industry welcomes Tiger Airways arrivals |
3:06 PM, Apr 13 2010 |
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I am always happy to welcome new airlines and services to Queensland because that means competition and competition means cheaper airfares fro travellers.
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| Community Cabinet Innisfail / Mareeba |
1:07 PM, Mar 18 2010 |
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The 21st Community Cabinet which was held in Innisfail and Mareeba on February 28 and March 1 was one to remember with a record 275 deputations, the highest amount ever received.
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| Body Corporate Lot Entitlements |
9:50 AM, Feb 24 2010 |
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I am very pleased to say that the State Government will this year change the way body corporate fees are decided for Queensland's more than 350,000 unit owners.
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| It’s a case of glass half full as licensees switch to alternatives |
4:44 PM, Jan 20 2010 |
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Acting Premier Andrew Frasier and ALH Queensland State Manager Trevor Smith joined me today at the Hamilton Hotel to discuss the feedback received from patrons on the transition to tempered glass.
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| All Signs are Positive for 2010 |
2:19 PM, Jan 08 2010 |
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What a year! As 2009 is wrapped up, all signs are pointing towards a positive 2010 for the Queensland tourism industry.
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| Pacific Dawn calls Brisbane home |
2:19 PM, Dec 23 2009 |
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It’s an exciting time for the cruise shipping industry in Queensland following the arrival of the state’s first superliner Pacific Dawn to Brisbane this month.
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| 2009 Tourism Queensland Awards |
10:23 AM, Nov 26 2009 |
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Wow what a night! More than 900 people packed Conrad Jupiters on the Gold Coast for the Queensland Tourism Awards this year.
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| Beautiful one day - perfect the next |
4:31 PM, Nov 19 2009 |
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When Member for Whitsunday Jan Jarratt invited me to her little piece of paradise that is her backyard, how could I resist.
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| CMCA National Rally and the Central Qld Tourism Opportunity Plan revealed |
4:36 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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I was invited by the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia to officially open its 24th National Rally in Rockhampton and what an incredible sight!
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| Mt Tamborine |
4:15 PM, Oct 06 2009 |
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I love getting out of the office and meeting some colourful characters and I wasn’t disappointed when I visited Mt Tamborine recently.
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| Wanted - Best mates in the World |
12:19 PM, Aug 20 2009 |
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There is an exciting new twist in the 'Best Job in the World' campaign.
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| Blind Cord Safety Day |
11:35 AM, Jul 22 2009 |
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As the Minister responsible for Fair Trading it is my duty to urge parents to check their window blinds and curtains to ensure they are safe for children.
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| The Second Best Job in the World |
11:09 AM, Jul 22 2009 |
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Best Job in the World Finalist Mieko Kobayashi may have missed out on becoming the Island Caretaker but she has scored what could be described as the second best job in the world.
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| The Gold Coast Airport Marathon |
10:56 AM, Jul 22 2009 |
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I can't believe how popular the Gold Coast Airport Marathon is getting.
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| Australian First State-wide Sustainable Tourism Project |
10:42 AM, Jul 22 2009 |
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When people think of holidaying in Queensland we want them to feel assured it will be a 'guilt-free' experience as far as climate change, carbon footprints or environmental impact are concerned.
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| Tourists Sold on Brisbane 'Five in One' card |
10:40 AM, Jul 22 2009 |
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What a great idea! Vistors to Brisbane can now purchase a 'Five in one" discount card to encourage them to stay longer and experience the city's top tourism attractions.
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| Queensland hit with Sports Fever! |
11:36 AM, Oct 13 2009 |
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Queensland Sport Minister Phil Reeves and I recently announced Queensland would play host to a month-long bonanza of sporting events for the Q150 Festival of Sport.
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| The Best Job in the World |
1:18 PM, Jun 02 2009 |
It’s been hailed as one of the world’s best marketing campaigns ever and I would have to agree. On the 8th of May Premier Anna Bligh named 34 year old Ben Southall from the United Kingdom Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef in the race for the Best Job in the World.
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| A new chapter and a new challenge |
12:17 PM, Jun 02 2009 |
I would like to say my biggest challenge so far as the new Tourism, Fair Trading, Liquor Licensing, Gaming and Racing Minister was working out how to use a blackberry but that is just one minor hurdle in my new role which is certainly keeping me on my toes.
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