Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch today commended Far North Queensland’s indigenous rangers on World Ranger Day for the work they do protecting the environment and our heritage. Mr Entsch said Far North Queensland is privileged to have so many dedicated rangers, many of whom are indigenous who combine traditional knowledge with conservation training to protect…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch is encouraging Far North Queenslanders to register to be an organ and tissue donor and tell their family and friends during DonateLife Week 2019. DonateLife Week, Australia’s national awareness week dedicated to promoting organ and tissue donation. DonateLife Week will be held from Sunday, 28 July to Sunday, 4 August…
New equipment, building projects or additional targeted support could soon be on the way for schools across Far North Queensland with the Australian Government making up to $200,000 available for projects to benefit local kids’ learning experience. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the Local Schools Community Fund will offer grants between $1,000 and $20,000…
Mr ENTSCH: I rise this afternoon to talk about an industry that forms part of the lifeblood of my electorate. Tourism is certainly a big deal in my neck of the woods. We have the best natural offerings in the nation, such as the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest and our wet tropics. There’s…
Mr ENTSCH: It gives me great pleasure to rise this afternoon to speak about an amazing charity that was borne out of the most unspeakable horror. Sarz Sanctuary was set up in memory of 21-year-old Queenslander Sara Zelenak, who was murdered in the 2017 London Bridge and Borough Street Market terror attack. Sarz Sanctuary aims…
More than 6965 people living in Far North Queensland will benefit from a multimillion boost across the next four years following the Morrison Government’s decision to cut deeming rates. Federal Families and Social Services Minister Senator Anne Ruston said the changes would benefit about 628,000 age pensioners and more than 455,000 people receiving other payments.…
NAIDOC Week this year takes on the theme – Voice. Treaty. Truth – Let’s work together for a shared future – echoing the call for constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. NAIDOC Week which will commence on July 7 is a significant week of celebration that recognises the cultures, histories and achievements…
Mr ENTSCH: I rise this afternoon to highlight the magnificent achievements of a youngster in my community who’s making waves around the nation and overseas. Eleven-year-old Molly Steer, who is the founder of the highly successful Straw No More campaign, has been selected to attend the Ocean Heroes Bootcamp in Vancouver in Canada. In fact,…
Cairns-based Labor Senator Nita Green faces the biggest test of her two day old parliamentary career and one that will clearly define her as either a party hack or someone willing to stand up for Far North Queenslanders. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said Far North Queenslanders would be watching on with interest to see…