BRISBANE, Queensland, May 26 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership

The Honourable David Janetzki

European market recognises Queensland is open for business

* The Crisafulli Government returns Queensland to prominence as an attractive place to invest. * In an Australian-first, Queensland becomes the first State to issue a euro currency benchmark bond. * Significant interest shown in thelandmark deal. * Accessing new global markets diversifies Queensland's funding base.

The Crisafulli Government has restored Queensland's position as a place to invest by being the first State to issue a euro-denominated benchmark bond.

This month, the State's ce...