Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch MP, has today acknowledged the Queensland Government’s recent announcement regarding the construction of a new bridge across the Barron River at Kuranda. While welcoming this long-overdue development, Mr. Entsch has expressed concerns about the broader infrastructure needs of Far North Queensland. “I am pleased to see the government finally…
Mr ENTSCH: I’d like to present petitions EN6025 and EN0611 from the Speewah community. The petitions read as follows— Speewah community is subject to continual and prolonged disruptions to telecommunications due to inadequacy of TELSTRA’s battery supply at the Speewah exchange. Speewah, only 16km from Cairns, is an isolated tower with no alternate tower within…
Mr ENTSCH: I rise tonight to address a matter of great significance for the people of Far North Queensland, the proposed UNESCO World Heritage listing of the Cape York Peninsula region. Queensland state and federal Labor governments have recently progressed the proposal, and I, along with many others, have great reservations about what might occur…
Mr ENTSCH: Last week I had the pleasure of visiting Alexandra Bay State School, in the Daintree Rainforest, near Cow Bay. It is a very small school and one which I visited previously. During my previous attendance it became very apparent to me that the kids were complete Lego fanatics. As the House should know,…
Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch, has today called out the Queensland Government’s highly touted $107 billion Big Build Infrastructure budget funding program as a monumental failure for Far North Queensland, criticising the allocation of funds and the neglect of vital regional projects. “The Big Build is looking more like a Big Bust for Far…
Mr ENTSCH: In recent months, I’ve been in receipt of several disturbing accounts from members of the public who have recounted their experiences with Queensland’s Office of the Public Guardian. These stories they’ve shared with me paint a deeply troubling picture of an organisation that, instead of safeguarding the vulnerable, appears to be exercising control…
Mr ENTSCH: I rise on an issue affecting the tourism industry, particularly in the Port Douglas region in my electorate. It relates to the mishandling and apparent failure of the Tourism Exceptional Assistance Grant following the devastating impacts of Cyclone Jasper. When Cyclone Jasper hit, it left behind a trail of destruction that severely impacted…
Mr ENTSCH: Last week was National Volunteer Week, and, on Friday 24 May, I had the distinct pleasure of attending and presenting the FNQ Volunteer of the Year Awards at the Novatel in Cairns. It was a fabulous and well-attended evening where the community was able to come together and recognise those people and organisations…
Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch MP has today expressed serious concerns regarding the Queensland Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). These concerns follow a number of particularly concerning cases handled by the OPG that were raised with Mr Entsch in recent weeks. Mr Entsch said that the Public Guardian has been stonewalling his efforts…
Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch MP is continuing to recognise the efforts of volunteers and community organisations, today announcing that 18 in Leichhardt will receive grants up to $5,000. Through the $10 million 2023-24 Volunteer Grant Round, community organisations across Australia will receive funding to buy small equipment for volunteers or reimburse their fuel,…