FEDERAL Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch has welcomed the news of $4.1 billion to fix the Bruce Highway but said he hoped it wasn’t “yet another unfunded Labor promise”. “I really hope that this is a legitimate plan, as it is what I’ve been pushing for many years and it’s what the people who are…
LEICHHARDT residents are being urged to speak out about how they want to commemorate the Centenary of Anzac, with Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch today launching $100,000 in funding for local projects. “The Centenary of Anzac (2014-2018) stands to be one of the most important commemorative periods in our history,” explained Mr Entsch. “Even…
IT’S time again to launch the Leichhardt Community Calendar photography competition so whether you’re a legend behind the lens or have fluked an incredible shot, Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch wants to hear from you. Entries are now being accepted for the annual competition, from which Mr Entsch will choose the top 14 shots…
THE Kim Jenkins Renovation Rescue project is moving ahead well, with the family ready to relax at a local resort for a week while building starts on the extension to their home. The building plans have already been completed and approved, thanks to the quick work of local architect Rob Arthur, from Chris Van Dyke…
LEICHHARDT residents with a flair for poetry are being urged to express their views on ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day and other military commemorations, with Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch encouraging people to enter the 100 Years from Gallipoli Poetry Project. The project aims to combine 200 poems from Australia and New Zealand into a…
I recently attended and spoke at Archers Body Corporate Seminar in Cairns, an extremely successful event and I commend Archers for their initiative.A number of people asked me about my submission to the Coalition Policy Development Committee on Insurance, so I have uploaded it here for your information. An additional document, click here, relates to point…
ARE you in a tourism?related business or organisation? Do you have a project or product that needs ‘freshening up’? If so, Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch is urging you to apply for a Tourism Quality Projects grant (T?QUAL Grant), with the 2013 round now open. T?QUAL Grants are an integral part of the Australian Government’s Tourism 2020 strategy…
THE Prime Minister’s cabinet reshuffle has resulted in a front bench that is distinctly lacking in experience and ability and it’s the Australian public who will pay, says Federal MP Warren Entsch. “I think it’s an absolute shame that people with talent like Martin Ferguson, Kim Carr and Chris Bowen have had to step down,”…
VOLUNTEERS play a vital role in our communities yet their work is often under-resourced. So, to assist local organisations, Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch is pleased to announce that the Volunteer Grants program for 2013 is now open. “I am totally committed to supporting and encouraging volunteering in Leichhardt,” Mr Entsch said today. “These…
FEDERAL MP Warren Entsch has described himself as “bitterly disappointed” that the historic apology to families affected by forced adoption was overshadowed by Labor’s leadership dysfunction. “Yesterday I attended an event in the Great Hall at Parliament House to mark a very significant occasion, when the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition made…