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Northern Australia getting more of the attention it deserves
The Government is continuing to unlock northern Australia’s enormous economic potential by extending the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) for five more years.
More than 65,000 sign up to support vaping
In little more than 48 hours, more than 65,000 people have signed a petition, started by Senator Matt Canavan and myself, slamming the government’s sudden enforcement of laws to stop the importation of liquid nicotine.
Productivity Commission report states Chinese ownership data could be three times greater
A Productivity Commission report which has just been released has revealed that the official data on Chinese foreign ownership which the nation relies upon is flawed, and the real foreign ownership figure could be as much as three times greater.
I’m trying to hit a six for jobs, but the Member for Mackay can’t even step up to the crease and have a go
A sports project which would provide the city with an immediate 180 jobs in construction, tourism and hospitality as well as an ongoing profile as a sporting tourism destination is under threat due to a lack of action from the State Labor Government and the Labor Member for Mackay.
$1.5 billion infrastructure stimulus to drive recovery in Mackay
A new $1.5 billion Australian Government infrastructure package will provide an immediate injection into the economy and bring jobs back online to help stem the impact of COVID-19.
Prostate cancer nurse boost in Mackay region
Mackay region men with prostate cancer and their families will benefit from an expansion of the Australian Government’s Prostate Cancer Nurses Program.
Vital funding for Bowen Aerodrome
The Bowen Aerodrome has been successful in its application for funding under the Australian Government’s $41.2 million Regional Airports Program.
ABC backs down on radical charity social media post
Last week I called out a social media post by the ABC promoting radical groups that called for the defunding of USA police and sought to bail out criminals.
Generous tax incentive extended for six months
The Morrison Liberal National Government’s $150,000 instant asset write-off program will be extended until December 31, 2020.
GP-led respiratory clinic opens in Whitsundays
The first Australian Government-funded GP-led respiratory clinic in the Whitsundays has opened in Cannonvale to support local GPs with patients who require further assessment and testing for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Blood, sweat & tears to build Adani mine worth it
It is fantastic news to hear today that BMD Group have been awarded a $350 million plus contract for the civil works involved in constructing Adani’s Carmichael rail line.
Build for Bowen CT Scanner to kick off
Construction work to accommodate a CT scanner at Bowen Hospital is expected to kick off in August.
Join the Aussie-made club
You can now throw your support Australian made products by “joining the Aussie Made Club” as part of a new national campaign.
Demise of print editions a sad day for regions
The announcement today by NewsCorp to axe the print editions of newspaper mastheads which have served their communities for more than a century is tragic.
Smart farming investment to yield positives
The Morrison Liberal National Government is investing more than $5 million – including more than $53,000 in Mackay and Proserpine – to help equip farmers with new skills and knowledge to improve sustainability and their bottom line.
$11.6 million boost for Councils
Councils in my electorate are set to share the spoils of an $11,606,021 boost from the Morrison Liberal National Government