MEDIA STATEMENT: PROTECT CHILDREN FROM BUTTON BATTERIES THIS EASTER

BRISBANE, Queensland, April 14 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity

The Honourable Deb Frecklington

Protect children from button batteries this Easter

* The Crisafulli Government is reminding Queenslanders to keep children safe from the dangers of button batteries these holidays. * Button batteries can be found in household goods and toys, including Easter-themed items. * If swallowed, they can cause severe injury or death within hours, and immediate action is needed. Families are being reminded to stay vigilant about the dangers of button batteries in the lead up to theEaster holidays.

The small, coin-sized batteries are found in many h...