Queensland's agricultural community can expect better service delivery under the new super department created to take in the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, according to a spokesperson for the new Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI).
Premier Anna Bligh's streamlining of stand-alone government departments from 23 to 13 has seen a number of departments including the DPI&F, Natural Resources, and Mines and Energy, become part of DEEDI.
This week a DEEDI spokesperson confirmed there would be no job losses in the restructure, with all of Primary Industries and Fisheries 2700 staff to retain their positions.
"The aim of the restructure is to focus government services on the key areas for Queensland and obviously employment and economic development are very high on the agenda," the spokesperson said.
And Queensland's farmers and graziers can expect better co-ordination of government services, according to the spokesperson.
"Previously, the farming and grazing community often had to deal with two or more departments, and often complained about a lack of coordination in government services," the spokesperson said.
"The new arrangements will mean that there is one department responsible for the delivery of all services related to employment, economic development and innovation."
* Full report in Queensland Country Life, April 2 edition.
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