BRISBANE, Queensland, May 28 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:
Premier and Minister for Veterans
The Honourable David Crisafulli
Huge interest calling out our Local Legends for Queensland Day
* Hundreds of quiet achievers are already in the running to be awarded Queensland Day Local Legend.
* Volunteers, youth workers, lifesavers, charity workers are among those being nominated.
* Nominations still open torecognise those who embody Queensland's spirit and values.
More than 700 nominations have been received as Queenslanders rush to applaud their mates, neighbours, co-workers, volunteers and Good Samaritans as Local Legends.
The nominees have been recognised as part of the Queensland Day Local Legend a...