New Coronavirus App Launched
The Liberal and Nationals’ Government has launched the new voluntary coronavirus app, COVIDSafe to assist in identifying people who may have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19). The health initiative uses technology to automate and improve what state and territory health officials already do manually. COVIDSafe will speed up the process […]
Resources Sector Injects Millions to Combat COVID-19
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry has welcomed BHP’s announcement to fund two new COVID-19 testing centres in Moranbah and Proserpine. BHP will allocate $7.6 million from its recently created Vital Resources Fund to support the establishment of these testing centres in both Moranbah and Proserpine, in a move that will ease the strain on […]
Landry Calls for Residential Landlords To Be Protected During Coronavirus Pandemic
Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry has called on the Queensland Government to urgently reconsider their proposed Renter Protection Package and introduce amendments to protect mum and dad property owners from exploitation. The calls come after details of the Renter Protection Package were released, where proposed measures include: • Tenants will not have to pay […]
$50 million to support regional journalism during COVID-19
THE HON PAUL FLETCHER MPMinister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts THE HON MICHELLE LANDRY MPFederal Member for CapricorniaAssistant Minister for Children and FamiliesAssistant Minister for Northern Australia MEDIA RELEASE The Morrison Government today announced a new $50 million program to support public interest journalism in regional Australia during the ongoing impacts of COVID-19. […]
Coronavirus Fine Revenue Must Be Used to Benefit Communities
Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry has called on the Queensland Government to consider reinvesting the money made from coronavirus isolation infringement notices to benefit community organisations and small businesses in Queensland.The calls from Ms Landry comes after Deputy Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski confirmed yesterday morning that 496 infringement notices were handed out across Queensland, […]
Cyclone responders now eligible for National Emergency Medal
Volunteers and emergency workers who directly responded to Tropical Cyclone Debbie in 2017 are now eligible to apply for the National Emergency Medal. Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry said acknowledging and honouring the service of thousands of volunteers and emergency responders was important. “Through grit and determination, these men and women were able to […]
Queensland Government Flout Medical Advice in Rockhampton Visit
Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry has called upon Queensland Health Minister Steven Miles and Queensland Chief Medical Officer Jeanette Young to explain the reasoning and decision making behind a recent visit to Rockhampton, during strict travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic.Today, Mr Miles and Ms Young travelled to Rockhampton and toured the Rockhampton Base […]
Landry Undertakes Community Consultation with Rookwood Weir Farmers on Water Priority
Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry has undertaken community consultation over the phone with farmers and primary producers who use irrigation water from the Fitzroy River above the proposed site of Rookwood Weir.This comes after claims from the Queensland Government that Rookwood Weir’s design would yield 50,000ML high priority (HP) or 76,000ML medium priority (MP) […]
Capricornia Farms to Benefit from Working VISA Extension
Capricornia farm businesses and communities stand to benefit from an announcement made by the Australian Government to extend working holiday maker and other visas amid the COVID-19 crisis with requirements to support the on-going health of regional communities. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud, and Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry said the […]
Landry Calls on Queensland Government to Apply for NAIF Loan for GKI Revitalisation
Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry has called upon the Member for Keppel and the Queensland Government to apply for funding through the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF), to finance upgrades on Great Keppel Island. The calls come after Altum Constructions announced its lodgement of their Financial and Managerial Capability Assessment (FMCA) to the Queensland […]
Wage Subsidy Plan to Help Australian Workers
The Federal Government has today announced plans for $130 billion package to subsidise wages of employees who have been stood down due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced the $130 billion package today which will be $1500 per employee per fortnight, which is 75 per cent of […]
Government-facilitated Flights from South America Assist CQ Tourists Stuck Overseas
Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne is facilitating commercial charter flights to bring hundreds of Australians home from Peru and Uruguay over the coming days. Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry said the Government has been able to support these flights after holding discussions with Australian travel company Chimu Adventures, which will manage the charter […]
