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

Minister for Education and the Arts

The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek

Queensland Virtual Academy launches with beaming potential

* Crisafulli Government delivers an innovative virtual education program to expand opportunities for regional and rural students. * Queensland Virtual Academy willlivestream specialist subjects to more than 4000 students this year. * Investment of more than $12 million this year ensures all Queensland kids have access to a world-class education, no matter where they live.

The Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start for regional and rural students with specialist teachers now able to beam into classroom...