Thousands of ex-service men and women across Far North Queensland are set to benefit from a new initiative to connect them with employment opportunities. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said a new Veterans Employment Commitment will be rolled out to businesses that want to benefit from the skills and experience of Australia’s veterans. He said…
Remote communities across Cape York and Torres Strait are invited to apply for funding to upgrade their local airstrip, with applications now open under Round 6 of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the funding recognised the challenges remote communities faced in accessing the services they need, particularly during the…
A transformational infrastructure project is a step closer to becoming a reality after the federal government committed up to $20 million to support the Mossman Mill Transition Project. This commitment will be delivered through the Community Development Grants program. The $20 million commitment is subject to the completion of a positive business case and a…
The federal government will invest $60 million to trial a wage subsidy as an incentive for employers in regional and rural communities to engage more apprentices. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said under the subsidy, eligible employers across Far North Queensland* will be able to receive payments based on the apprentice’s relevant award wage rates.…
Local organisations are urged to apply for funding to put more Local Drug Action Teams on the ground to tackle ice and other drug issues in our communities. Round four of the LDAT program has now opened and interested community organisations have until December 7 to get their funding applications in. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren…
The federal government will today announce two important new initiatives aimed at protecting our seas and oceans. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch welcomed the $5 million commitment to clean up and prevent litter from entering Great Barrier Reef waterways. “The $5 million project will build on existing efforts to clean up rubbish from beaches and…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch is calling on Far North Queensland kids to illustrate how they can ‘Get Active this Christmas’ for his 2018 Leichhardt Christmas Card competition. Now in its ninth year, the competition is open to all children in Leichhardt aged from 5 to 12 years inclusive – with the winning illustrations to…
Mr ENTSCH: I rise to congratulate the Prime Minister and the health minister on their recent announcement of a competitive public application process for 20 new Medicare-eligible MRI licences at locations of need around our nation. Our government is absolutely committed to ensuring quality health services all around the country, including in my electorate of…
MR ENTSCH: It gives me great pleasure to rise this evening to speak about the Australian Irish Dancing Championships, which was held in Cairns recently. It’s the first time the championship has been held in our city, with some 5,000 visitors at our world-class Cairns Convention Centre. To say it was a success would be…
The Federal Government is continuing to deliver record hospital funding to the Cairns Hospital which is providing more doctors, more nurses and importantly more services for patients. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch categorically rejected Queensland Labor Health Minister Steven Miles’ claims today about current funding levels to the Cairns Hospital. “It is an undeniable fact…