BRISBANE, Queensland, May 31 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
The Honourable Dan Purdie
SES grants to boost local emergency response capability
* The Crisafulli Government delivers vital funding to upgrade State Emergency Services (SES) vehicles, equipment and facilities.
* SES groups across Queensland will share in nearly $2 million in grants to boost disaster response capability.
* 32SES groups across the State to benefit, including the establishment of new facility in remote Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering improved capability to respond to natural disasters and emergencies, granting nearly $2 million to local SES g...