BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 7 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

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Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers

The Honourable Ann Leahy

A Fresh Start for Queensland: Local Government Red Tape Reduction Taskforce lead appointed

* Crisafulli Government appoints Andrew Chesterman to lead Local Government Red Tape Reduction Taskforce. * Taskforce will work with councils to find ways to streamline approvals and reduce barriers for council projects. * Taskforce'sreport to be delivered to the Crisafulli Government mid-year.

The Crisafulli Government has delivered on its 100 Day Plan commitment and appointed highly respected public se...