Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch is inviting all young artists in Far North Queensland to participate in this year’s Christmas Card competition, themed “Your Christmas Traditions.” Now in its thirteenth year, the competition is open to all children in the Leichhardt electorate aged between 5 and 12 years. Winning artworks will grace the cover of…
Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch MP, is delighted to announce that the Cairns RSL Sub Branch has received a grant under the Saluting Their Service (STS) Commemorative Grants Program. The grant will enable the creation of a documentary capturing the stories and experiences of Vietnam Veterans in Cairns and the Far Northern District. “The…
Mr ENTSCH: Over the weekend, the Cairns Airport received the distinguished title of Airport of the Year for 2023 at the Australian Aviation Awards in Sydney, beating all our capital cities. As many in this chamber know, I’ve often been on my feet here acknowledging the exceptional contributions of the Cairns Airport to our community.…
Mr ENTSCH: I stand before you today as a very happy man, both elated and deeply gratified, to be able to inform members in this place that Cairns, a region that I have the honour of representing, is now home to the first medical cannabis dispensary in Far North Queensland, the Wild Leaf Dispensary. Many…
Mr ENTSCH: I want to add my voice to this issue of profound importance. It’s an issue that merges the cutting edge of science of genetics with the fundamental principles of justice, fairness and empathy. The issue of genetic discrimination in life insurance is a dilemma that places Australia at a critical crossroads. The time…