BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 12 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Published Yesterday at 03:23 PM

JOINT STATEMENT

Minister for Primary Industries

The Honourable Tony Perrett

Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Minister for Multiculturalism

The Honourable Fiona Simpson

Queensland Rural Women's Award finalists announced

* Three finalists for the Queensland Rural Women's Award announced by Minister for Primary Industries. * Awardrecognises the contribution of Queensland women in rural and emerging industries, business, and community. * Winner to be announced in March and go on to represent Queensland at the national awards....