BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 28 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

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Minister for Education and the Arts

The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek

A Fresh Start for Queensland:Crisafulli Government slashes red tape for teachers

* Streamlining management plans, procurement and recruitment processes are the first three red tape reduction measures theCrisafulli Government is rolling-out in Queensland schools. * The measures have been announced to ease the administrative burden on teachers, allowing them to spend more time supporting students. * Reducing red tape for teachers was a key commitment outlined in the government's 100 Day Plan, with the goal of removing 25 per cent over the nex...