FEDERAL Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch has promoted a new Cairns-made fashion label in Parliament ? even handing over one of the label’s silk scarves as a present to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Julie Bishop MP. “On 7th August I had the privilege of helping to launch a new fashion label called Mainie, which…
AUSTRALIAN Defence Force members from the Far North will be among those who benefit from new reforms to military superannuation, which will improve conditions of service for serving members and those who leave the ADF. Parliament this week debated the Australian Defence Force Superannuation Bill 2015, which will introduce a new military superannuation scheme for…
LEICHHARDT MP Warren Entsch has congratulated Qantas on the news that the ACCC has authorised its joint business with China Eastern. “This is fantastic news and will really boost the reach, flexibility and capacity for passengers and freight throughout Australia and China,” Mr Entsch said today. “When I heard about the proposal at the end…
FEDERAL Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch has supported a Private Members Motion in Parliament that recognises the “tireless efforts” of Youth with a Mission Medical Ships Australia (YWAM MSA). The motion was put up by the Federal Member for Ryan, Jane Prentice, who was acknowledging the vital role the medical ship plays in the delivery…
TWO Cairns-based Indigenous organisations will receive a total of $1.01 million under the Australian Government’s Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) grant round to deliver projects that will improve the lives of First Australians in the region. Bumma Bippera Media will receive around $845,000 over two years, while Indigenous Job Connections will receive around $171,000 over one…
Four Indigenous organisations across Cape York will receive a total of $1.59 million under the Australian Government’s Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) grant round to improve outcomes for First Australians. The successful organisations are: Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council – $803,167 over three years to support the Kowanyama Remote Indigenous Broadcasting Service; for the Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire…
FEDERAL Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch is encouraging Year 10 and 11 girls who live in rural Far North Queensland to take part in the 2015 Country to Canberra Essay Competition. “We’re on the look-out for future female leaders,” said Mr Entsch. “All you need to do is submit a 500-word essay, blog post or…
DETAILED design work has started on a $58 million project to widen 2.1 kilometres of the Bruce Highway south of Cairns from four to six lanes. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss said when complete, the Cairns Southern Access Corridor ? Robert Road to Foster Road project will reduce…
FEDERAL Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch today introduced the Marriage Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 into the Australian Parliament. The bill was co-sponsored by: Member for Griffith, Terri Butler, who seconded the bill; Member for Brisbane, Teresa Gambaro; Member for Werriwa, Laurie Ferguson; Member for Melbourne, Adam Bandt; Member for Indi, Cathy McGowan; and Member for…
FEDERAL Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch has welcomed today’s release of the Northern Australia Insurance Premiums Taskforce Interim Report, saying it demonstrates that the Taskforce is on track to deliver its final report and recommendations by the end of the year. “This is about the Federal Government finding the best way to reduce insurance premiums…