BRISBANE, Queensland, April 29 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Minister for Primary Industries

The Honourable Tony Perrett

Queensland fishers reel in grants totalling $400,000

* $400,000 awarded to commercial, charter and recreational fishing groups. * Investment to support adoption of industry-leading practices. * Funding delivers opportunities for young people and communities.

The Crisafulli Government has delivered $400,000 for fishing initiatives to support Queensland's commercial, charter and recreational fishers.

Twenty-five commercial operators, community groups, or schools from all over Queensland have received a share of the Queensland Government Fishing Grants Program, focused on ensuring ...