Capricornia Small Businesses take Centre Stage in Parliament
Two standout Capricornia small businesses are flying the flag for the region in Canberra, with their products featured in the Parliament Shop as part of the National Showcase. Yeppoonie Smoothie and JB Cosmetics have been handpicked to represent Queensland in the month-long spotlight, joining other Queensland producers in promoting Australian-made goods to workers, visitors and […]
$150,000 Boost for Capricornia Community and Sporting Groups
16 community and sporting groups across Capricornia are celebrating a major funding boost, sharing $150,000 secured by Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, under Round 9 of the Stronger Communities Program. The program, established under the former Coalition Government, provides targeted funding to not-for-profit organisations and local governing bodies to deliver capital works projects that […]
Labor’s Beefy Backflip puts $92 Billion Industry at Risk
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, is demanding an urgent Senate Inquiry into the Albanese Government’s reckless decision to allow the import of beef raised in Mexico and Canada via the United States. “This is a dangerous and shortsighted decision that could cripple Australia’s cattle industry,” Ms Landry said. “Diseases like Foot-and-Mouth, Mad Cow Disease […]
Labor risks CQ’s Cattle Industry to please Washington
Central Queensland’s 3 million head of cattle, and the livelihoods of the families who rely on them, are under threat, as the Albanese Government trades away Australia’s biosecurity protections in a desperate bid to curry favour with the United States. Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, has slammed the move, warning that Labor’s decision puts […]
Capricornia’s voice returns to Canberra as 48th Parliament opens
The 48th Parliament of Australia officially commenced in Canberra today, with Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, sworn in to continue representing her community. Ms Landry said she will continue to stand up for the hardworking Australians who deserve a government that supports them, not works against them. “As the 48th Parliament begins, the stakes […]
Landry Delivers for Seniors with New Mercy Haven Facility
A new chapter in aged care for Central Queensland was officially opened today with the launch of Mercy Haven, a state-of-the-art $41 million aged care facility in Rockhampton. Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, secured $19.6 million in funding through the Rural, Regional and Other Special Needs Building Fund to help bring the $41 million […]
Labor’s NDIS travel cuts now hitting the bush
From today, regional Australians living with a disability will be worse off as the Albanese Labor Government’s damaging cuts to NDIS travel reimbursements take effect. The change, buried in Recommendation 12 of the NDIS Annual Pricing Review, slashes travel reimbursement rates for allied health providers by 50 per cent, regardless of how far a provider […]
Labor’s NDIS cuts another blow to Regional Australians
The Albanese Labor Government is once again leaving regional Australians behind, with a proposed cut to NDIS travel reimbursements set to hit people with disability in the regions the hardest. From 1 July 2025, Labor plans to slash provider travel claims for therapy appointments by half, meaning just 30 minutes can be claimed for a […]
Highway Hell: Landry fights for safer roads
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, has launched a petition calling on the Labor Government to invest in more overtaking lanes between Rockhampton and Sarina. Ms Landry said the state of the Bruce Highway between Rockhampton and Mackay has deteriorated under federal Labor, with congestion and a dire lack of overtaking lanes making the route […]
Michelle Landry appointed Chief Whip for Nationals
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, has today been appointed as Chief Whip for The Nationals, making this her second time serving in this key leadership position. She also becomes only the second woman in the party’s history to hold the role, following in the footsteps of former Chief Whip Kay Hull. Ms Landry said […]
Backing our local sporting champions
More than 30 rising stars from Capricornia are one step closer to achieving their sporting dreams thanks to nearly $20,000 in funding through the Australian Government’s Local Sporting Champions program. Today, Michelle Landry MP proudly announced that 32 young athletes from across the region will receive up to $750 each to help them compete at […]
Nationals split from Coalition Agreement
After careful and respectful deliberation, The Nationals have decided not to re-enter a federal Coalition Agreement with the Liberal Party at this time. We represent more than 9 million Australians living outside our major cities. I, along with my National Party colleagues, have always stood up for the issues that matter to regional and rural […]