The Queensland Government has approved the Strategic Plan 2012-2016 for the newly created National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing (NPRSR) department.

 

The Minister, Steven Dickson, said savings were essential to help the Government turn the State’s finances around. He said that approximately 130 positions had been identified which could not be supported.



“After careful deliberations, we have identified reforms across the department to reduce red tape and consolidate administrative services,” Mr Dickson said.



He said the Strategic Plan will guide the department’s key objectives of ensuring Queensland’s National Parks are well managed and can be enjoyed by all Queenslanders; increasing participation in sport and active recreation across the state and rejuvenating the Queensland racing industry.



Mr Dickson said senior NPRSR managers would hold a range of information sessions and meetings over coming weeks, providing in-depth briefings to staff, and giving them a clear understanding of the future shape of the department.