BRISBANE, Queensland, April 30 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

JOINT STATEMENT

Minister for Police and Emergency Services

The Honourable Dan Purdie

Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence

The Honourable Amanda Camm

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