Ministerial Portfolio | Peter Lawlor

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	Ministerial Portfolio Having lived on the Gold Coast for most of his life, Mr Lawlor is well aware of the importance tourism is to the region and to Queensland. Queensland’s tourism industry is facing very challenging times and as Minister for Tourism he is committed to representing the entire state, from Coolangatta to the Cape. He also has a strong interest in fair trading issues and will continue working to increase consumer confidence and business integrity and will work to develop the liquor, gaming and racing industries in a socially responsible way. In his role as Minister, Peter has so far overseen a number of notable accomplishments for the Bligh Government:- This has included the ‘Best Job in the World’ campaign which has generated more than $AUD200 million in publicity value for Queensland and has been internationally recognised through the recipient of awards including three Grand Prix, two Gold Lions and two PR Lions at the prestigious Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival. Peter has vowed to continue to monitor the safety standards of licensed venues. With a growing trend of glassing attacks developing in Queensland, Peter has introduced tough new safety laws which has seen restrictions placed on high risk, problem venues. The introduction of tempered or plastic glasses in these venues will help combat the dangerous trend and prevent further injuries occurring to their patrons. To find out what Peter has been up to, please visit Peter’s Ministerial Media Releases and Ministerial Diaries Pages. Ministerial Diary Ministerial Media Releases 2009 2010 2011 « Older posts Newer posts » Premier announces new Cabinet portfolio responsibilities February 24, 2011 – 12:18 pm Premier Anna Bligh has today unveiled her reshaped, re-invigorated Cabinet including portfolio responsibilities for three new Ministers as well as sweeping changes to portfolios to reflect the government’s key priority of rebuilding the state. Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry February 18, 2011 – 10:24 am Premier Anna Bligh has launched a state-wide independent Commission of Inquiry to forensically examine Queensland’s unprecedented flood disaster. Premier Anna Bligh will become Minister for Reconstruction February 18, 2011 – 9:43 am Premier Anna Bligh will become Minister for Reconstruction and oversee the powerful Queensland Reconstruction Authority with a new Bill to be debated in Parliament next week. The Reconstruction Authority will have wide reaching powers for the Authority and establish a board which will report directly to the Premier. “The rebuilding effort is central to the future prosperity of [...] South west Queensland tourism development officer appointed February 17, 2011 – 12:27 pm A new tourism development officer for south west Queensland has commenced at a crucial time for the industry, with much of the state now on the road to recovery from natural disaster. Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor welcomed Denis Kenny on his appointment as principal regional development officer. Tourism Queensland launches five-year travel incentive strategy February 17, 2011 – 12:24 pm Tourism Queensland has launched a five-year global incentive travel strategy aimed at putting Queensland on the map as one of the world’s top travel destinations. Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said the strategy was launched at the Asia Pacific Incentive Meetings and Events (AIME) convention in Melbourne to an audience of the world’s top incentive travel planners. Gold Coast retailers receive $145,000 fine February 17, 2011 – 12:14 pm Two Gold Coast window blind and shutter retailers and their director have been fined $145,000 in the Southport Magistrates Court. Rainbella Pty Ltd and Tropical Homewares Pty Ltd, trading as Sunshine Living, along with Director Carly Jane McGowan, were convicted on a combined 98 charges of false representation and six counts of failing to supply information. MINISTER LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO DRIVE RECOVERY February 10, 2011 – 4:52 pm Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor is encouraging local residents to get involved in a $400,000 proactive, industry funded campaign to assist the recovery of road-based tourism in Queensland. Queensland’s tourism industry to benefit from accreditation February 10, 2011 – 4:07 pm The Bligh Government has jump-started a tourism accreditation scheme which will encourage operators and assure visitors they are dealing with reputable businesses. Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said national accreditation was an important way for accomplished tourism businesses to be recognised within their industry, and also provided visitors with a way of identifying them. Consumer safety alert – warning on popular strollers February 10, 2011 – 11:03 am Fair Trading has serious concerns about two models of Phil & Teds strollers based on their stability when fitted with an additional seat. Fair Trading Minister Peter Lawlor said the department became concerned about the Sports v2 and Vibe models after conducting independent testing, which found the strollers failed safety requirements. Wonderful Whitsundays welcomes visitors February 10, 2011 – 10:59 am Competitive airfares and free nights will lure more Australians to the Whitsundays under a new $350,000 marketing campaign, Premier Anna Bligh announced today. « Older posts Newer posts »