BRISBANE, Queensland, June 4 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

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

The Honourable Andrew Powell

DESTINATION 2045

North Queensland ecotourism gem for Destination 2045

* North Queensland to benefit from 20-year tourism plan Destination 2045. * Ecotourism projects to come under exciting new 45X45 initiative, from Palm Island toThorsborne Trail. * Destination 2045 sets the stage for Queensland to become a global leader in ecotourism, Australia's home of events, and a well-connected international destination.

The Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start for North Queensland in the newly unveiled 20-year tourism plan Desti...