Boosting Our Agricultural Workforce
It is an unfortunate reality that the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted Australia’s seasonal agricultural workforce, posing major challenges for the upcoming summer harvest. That’s why the Morrison Government is investing $33.7 million to support farmers by encouraging and incentivising Australians to take a ‘domestic gap year’ to work in the agriculture sector this season. […]
Applications Now Open For Grants to Help Capricornia’s Environment Recover From Bushfires
Men’s sheds, conservation groups, community organisations, not-for-profits and traditional owners can now apply for grants through the Bushfire Recovery for Wildlife and Habitat Community Grants Program to undertake on-ground recovery actions which will benefit their local environment. The $10 million Morrison Government program, offering grants of between $5000 to $150,000, is part of the Government’s $200 million […]
Senator Murray Watt Must Explain Position on Rocky Rail Yards
Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry has called upon Labor Senator Murray Watt to clarify his position on the Palaszczuk Labor Government’s election commitment to purchase land at the old Aurizon workshops in Rockhampton, given his history in assisting in its sell off in 2010. Ms Landry’s calls come after last Thursday’s announcement the Palaszczuk […]
Labor Must Explain Cuts from Bruce Highway to Fund “Second Bruce Highway”
Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry has called upon the Palaszczuk Labor Government explain how and where a potential “Second Bruce Highway” announced today, will be funded. Ms Landry said the Australian Government has an existing $10 billion commitment to the existing Bruce Highway, which is already allocated to projects and upgrades. “It is up […]
Project grants set to restore fisheries habitats in Capricornia
SENATOR THE HON. JONNO DUNIAM ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR FORESTRY AND FISHERIES ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR REGIONAL TOURISM LIBERAL SENATOR FOR TASMANIA THE HON. MICHELLE LANDRY MP ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR NORTHERN AUSTRALIA MEMBER FOR CAPRICORNIA The LNP Government has committed $295,998 to Fitzroy Basin Authority in Capricornia under the Fisheries Habitat […]
Men’s Sheds Grants Now Open
Men’s Sheds across Capricornia have been invited to apply for funding as part of the newest round of the National Men’s Shed Development Programme (NDSP). Funded by the Morrison McCormack Government, Round 21 of the NSDP will specifically prioritise applications with a strong health, wellbeing or safety emphasis, in acknowledgement of the impact of COVID-19 […]
QUEENSLAND BUSINESSES TO GO ONLINE TO GET DEFENCE READY
The Hon Melissa Price MP Minister for Defence Industry Member for Durack The Hon Michelle Landry MP Assistant Minister for Children and Families Assistant Minister for Northern Australia Member for Capricornia Phillip Thompson OAM MP Member for Herbert Senator Susan McDonald Senator for Queensland JOINT MEDIA RELEASE The Morrison Government is launching a new era […]
Liberal National Government Delivering Seasonal Labour Solutions For Farmers in Capricornia
The Australian Government is investing $33.7 million to support farmers by encouraging and incentivising Australians to take a ‘domestic gap year’ and eligible temporary visa holders to work in the agriculture sector this coming harvest season. Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry said our agriculture sector in Capricornia is facing unprecedented pressure on labour supply as […]
New accommodation for survivors of domestic violence
In a major boost for improving access to suitable accommodation for women and children escaping domestic violence in our region, Anglicare Central Queensland (CQ) will receive $1.468 million to construct emergency apartments, as part of the Morrison Government’s Safe Places initiative. Safe Places is a $60 million commitment to build new and expand emergency accommodation […]
$1 Billion Extension to Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program
As part of the 2020-21 Budget, the LNP Government has announced a $1 billion extension to the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program. The Australian Government is partnering with councils to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia, supporting jobs and the resilience of local economies to help communities bounce back […]
2020-21 Budget Delivers Funding for Federal Circuit Court in Rockhampton
As part of the 2020-21 Budget, the Morrison Government is providing $2.3 million for the Federal Circuit Court (FCC) in Rockhampton to relocate to improved facilities, in a much-needed move that will help the Court maintain its presence in the Central Queensland region and allow it to continue to serve local families. This measure will […]
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR CAPRICORNIA’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY
The Hon Michael McCormack MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional DevelopmentLeader of The NationalsFederal Member for Riverina The Hon Alan Tudge MPMinister for Population, Cities and Urban InfrastructureFederal Member for Aston The Hon Michelle Landry MPFederal Member for CapricorniaAssistant Minister for Children and FamiliesAssistant Minister for Northern Australia MEDIA RELEASE The Morrison-McCormack Government […]
