BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 5 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Published Wednesday, 05 February, 2025 at 11:17 AM

Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation

The Honourable Andrew Powell

Bundaberg boasts bumper year for turtles and tourism

* Record nesting season underway with the biggest turtle turnout in half a century. * The reptiles are driving visitor numbers as local operators have their say on the development of a new 20-year tourism plan. * An online survey, regional roadshows and industry consultations are helping collect insight to help shape the industry's future.

The Crisafulli Government is celebrating outstanding conservation efforts at Mon Repos, wit...