BRISBANE, Queensland, May 23 -- 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
QPWS firefighters receive National Emergency Medals
* 156 current and former QPWS staff receive National Emergency Medals for their service during the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires - the first such recognition for QPWS firefighters.
* QPWS firefighters played key frontline and support roles during the crisis, protecting people, property, and nature across Queensland, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
* The National Emergency Medal is one of Australia's most distinguished civilianhonours.
The Crisafulli Governmen...