BRISBANE, Queensland, May 1 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development

The Honourable Dale Last

New leadership to drive Queensland's rural support agency forward

* Crisafulli Government strengthens the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority Board with four new appointments, each bringing private sector and agricultural expertise. * Includes historic appointment of Caitlin McConnel as first female chairperson. * NewBoard supports new opportunities for rural and regional Queensland.

The Crisafulli Government is delivering a strong future for the Queensland Rural and Industry Development...