Match fixing cheats will face up to ten years in jail under tough new laws that will protect Queensland’s vibrant and growing sporting industry. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie said the new laws would bring Queensland into line with other states. “Match fixing isn’t a game. Cheats who try to play with a […]

A healthy serve of funding is being made available to Queensland businesses that promote a better lifestyle for their workers, delivering on the Government’s election promise to revitalise frontline services. Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie said $1.4 million worth of grants under the Working for Wellness Program was up for grabs for businesses that think innovatively about […]

Kawana students, together with their peers from across Queensland, will have the chance to share in more than $11,000 in cash prizes for themselves and their schools in the 2014 Buy Smart Competition. Member for Kawana and Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie encouraged local students to get involved in the competition which aims to raise awareness of […]

Queensland worksites will be better protected and free of union abuse under work health and safety (WHS) reforms introduced in Parliament today. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie said the Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Bill 2014 included much tougher penalties for electrical safety breaches and new rules to prevent union bullying. […]

Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie has released the first two issue papers for a review that will improve how Queenslanders buy, sell and manage property. Mr Bleijie said it delivers on the Newman Government’s commitment to review Property Law in Queensland. “It is an exciting opportunity for property professionals, bodies corporate, property owners and the wider community […]

Overdue reforms targeting repeat juvenile offenders have been introduced to Parliament as part of the Newman Government’s commitment to overhauling the youth justice system. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie said the Government was getting the balance right in dealing with Queensland’s youth crime problem. “These reforms are tough, but fair and necessary,” Mr […]

The Queensland Racing Commission of Inquiry has found the industry was plagued with serious management failures and has recommended a number of former board members and senior racing executives be investigated by the Australian Securities Investment Commission (ASIC). Releasing the Inquiry’s report today, Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie and Minister for Racing Steve Dickson thanked Commissioner The […]

Dangerous sex offenders will face mandatory jail time if they remove or tamper with their electronic monitoring bracelet under tough new laws designed to prevent the worst of the worst from re-offending. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie said the Government was keeping its promise to Queenslanders that it would make this state the […]

The Sunshine Coast will be the envy of all Queensland after being picked by the Premier Campbell Newman and Minister for Tourism Jann Stuckey to host the next Destination Q forum later this year. Kawana MP Jarrod Bleijie says today’s announcement is a huge win for the Coast which will see up to 400 tourism […]