The saga surrounding the Gondwana Rainforest Trust has deepened, with new information revealing even more troubling details about their fundraising practices in the Daintree Rainforest. Following Mr. Entsch’s initial media release (27/02/25), which brought to light questionable claims made by Gondwana regarding Lot 92 Cape Tribulation Road, the organisation has rapidly scaled back its advertising…
Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch, has slammed the Gondwana Rainforest Trust for what he calls blatant deception, accusing the organisation of misleading donors by falsely claiming that land in the Daintree Rainforest is at risk of development. At the centre of the controversy is Lot 92 Cape Tribulation Road, a property the group is…
Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch, has today welcomed the Federal Government’s agreement for a two-year extension to the Far North Queensland (FNQ) Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA), ensuring this vital program will continue to address critical workforce shortages in the region until 4 April 2027. The extension is a result of strong advocacy from…
Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch, is pleased to announce the opening of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for Round 9 of the Stronger Communities Programme. This initiative provides local organisations and councils the opportunity to secure funding of up to $20,000 for small infrastructure projects that deliver social benefits and strengthen communities across Leichhardt. “This…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch is encouraging local not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding through the 2024–25 Volunteer Grants program, now open for Expressions of Interest (EOI). “These grants, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, are a fantastic opportunity to support the volunteers who play such a vital role in our community,” Mr Entsch said. “The…
I stand here today in the chamber on probably one of the last occasions I will be speaking in my career. I can’t help reflect on a journey that has spanned more than a quarter of a century. For a little bit of nostalgia here, Mr Speaker, you will see something and don’t be too…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch is inviting all young artists in Far North Queensland to participate in this year’s Christmas Card competition, themed “My Christmas Wish.” Now in its fourteenth 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…
Mr ENTSCH: I rise to honour an incredible man whose life and legacy left an indelible mark in our region and, indeed, in our nation: Gudju Gudju, also known as Seith Fourmile. Gudju Gudju was not only a dear friend but a mentor, a leader and a source of immense strength and wisdom to many…
Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch MP, is pleased to announce that Round 2 of the Growing Regions Program is now open for applications, offering $393 million in funding to regional and rural community infrastructure projects across Australia. The Growing Regions Program is designed to boost regional economies by providing significant funding for community-driven infrastructure…
Mr ENTSCH: I recently had the opportunity to meet with Dr Yolanda Waters, the founder and CEO of an incredible organisation called Divers for Climate. Back when I was first appointed as the Special Envoy for the Great Barrier Reef, in 2019, I was determined to work closely with the scientific community rather than with…