Media Releases – Warren Entsch MP

Entsch slams Labor Government’s mismanagement of fisheries—dire impacts for consumers and industry set to follow

Media ReleasesBy Warren Entsch MP 25 October, 2023

Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch, echoes concerns recently raised by Senators Jonno Duniam and Susan McDonald at a Senate Estimates hearing this week in Canberra. The Albanese Government’s mismanagement of Australia’s commercial fishing industry marks a betrayal of regional Queensland fishers and their communities. “Senator Watt’s lack of accountability for his own portfolio and…

The Hon. Warren Entsch MP – Transcript – 2GB Breakfast with Ben Fordham

Media ReleasesBy Warren Entsch MP 5 October, 2023

The Hon. Warren Entsch MP Federal Member for Leichhardt Transcript Interview – 2GB Breakfast with Ben Fordham 5th October 2023 Topics: Noel Pearson, the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Ben Fordham: Now, Noel Pearson made some comments about Warren Entsch yesterday. Warren is the federal member representing Far North Queensland and that happens…

Opportunity for New Regional University Study Hub in Leichhardt

Media ReleasesBy Warren Entsch MP 4 October, 2023

Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch is pleased to announce a transformative opportunity for the community with the expansion of the Regional University Study Hubs program. Following a comprehensive Interim Report in July 2023 by the Australian Universities Accord Panel, the number of Regional University Study Hubs across the country is doubling. “This is fantastic news…

Far North Queensland Kids Invited to Share “Your Christmas Traditions” in the Annual Leichhardt Christmas Card Competition

Media ReleasesBy Warren Entsch MP 28 September, 2023

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…

Cairns RSL gets Federal Grant to Produce FNQ Vietnam War Doco

Media ReleasesBy Warren Entsch MP 18 September, 2023

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…

2023-24 Volunteer Grants Expression of Interest Now Open!

Media ReleasesBy Warren Entsch MP 27 July, 2023

Volunteers and their organisations across Leichhardt will receive part of the Australian Government’s $10 million Volunteer Grants to support the crucial role that they play within our community. The 2023-24 Volunteer Grants provide organisations with grants of between $1000 to $5000 to help organisations buy small equipment for volunteers or reimbursing volunteer fuel, transport or…

School Student Broadband Initiative and Full-Fibre upgrade program

Media ReleasesBy Warren Entsch MP 14 July, 2023

The Australian Government is providing up to 30,000 unconnected families with school aged children across all states and territories with a free National Broadband Network (NBN) connection for 12 months. The initiative will provide 50 megabits per second (Mbps) fixedline services, Fixed-Wireless Plus and Sky Muster Plus services, depending on where the family lives, with…

LABOR FAILS TO MEET DEADLINE FOR PROMISED URGENT CARE CLINICS

Media ReleasesBy Warren Entsch MP 5 July, 2023

The Urgent Care Clinic promised for Cairns remains undelivered as the Labor Government fails to meet the delivery deadline. Labor promised all 50 Urgent Care Clinics announced during the election would be up and running by 1 July 2023, but only a handful have actually been established by the Albanese Labor Government to date. The…

Growing Regions Program Expressions of Interest Opening Soon

Media ReleasesBy Warren Entsch MP 28 June, 2023

Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch MP, is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of expressions of interest for the Growing Regions Program, commencing from the 5th of July 2023. The Growing Regions Program is a significant initiative aimed at supporting the development of regional Australia. The program is open to incorporated not-for-profit organisations and…

Labor’s attack on backpackers will hurt Leichhardt

Media ReleasesBy Warren Entsch MP 27 June, 2023

Federal Leichhardt MP, Warren Entsch has declared the Albanese Labor Government’s two-pronged attack on backpackers a devastating blow to the Leichhardt community and local economy. Starting 1 July, Labor will increase the cost of the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa by $130 to $640, making it the highest fee visa of its kind in the…