LIBERAL MP Warren Entsch has described himself as “profoundly disappointed and frustrated” by the hypocrisy of Labor in its decision today not to support the same-sex marriage plebiscite legislation. “The plebiscite certainly wasn’t my preferred way of doing things, but I came to the view that it would be the most practical way of getting…
RENOWNED actor Jimi Bani, a regular on the stage and Australia’s TV screens, will soon be showcasing Torres Strait culture with the help of a grant through the Federal Government’s Indigenous Languages and Arts program, Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch announced today. Funding of $137,858 will be provided over two years to develop and present the…
Construction is underway on all four Peninsula Developmental Road (PDR) sealing projects for this year, with earthmoving works having now commenced on the Little Laura to Fairview stretch. Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said the project to seal 4.6 kilometres of the PDR between Little Laura and Fairview is the latest project…
THE economic and social value of the Cairns Performing Arts Centre has been recognised today with news that the project has secured $10 million under Round 3 of the Federal Coalition Government’s National Stronger Regions Fund. Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch congratulated Mayor Bob Manning and Cairns Regional Council on the strength of their…
Warren with last year's winner, 10-year-old Sarah Kim from St Gerard Majella school in Cairns. LOCAL MP Warren Entsch is calling on Far North Queensland kids to illustrate how they celebrate ‘Christmas in the Tropics’ for his 2016 Leichhardt Christmas Card competition. Now in its seventh year, the competition is open to all children in…
YESTERDAY’S Newspoll results aren’t surprising given the effectiveness of Labor’s fear campaign about the plebiscite, but don’t change anything in the bigger picture. We exist in a political environment characterised by divisiveness, hard-line policy positions and a media totally unforgiving of compromise. Regardless of what Newspoll says the majority of Australian people want, the fact…
PREMIER Palaszczuk’s concern for human lives in northern New South Wales doesn’t seem to extend to Far North Queensland where crocodiles and flying foxes are threatening people’s safety every day, says Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch. “In light of the increased shark attacks I’m pleased that the Premier recognises that human lives are paramount but I…
LEICHHARDT MP Warren Entsch has welcomed the compromise on the ‘backpacker tax’ outlined today by Treasurer Scott Morrison MP, saying it is a “brilliant” outcome. “I’m glad the government has acted promptly on this to reduce uncertainty in the agriculture and hospitality sectors, as well as reassuring young people who want to come here for…
For the 20th consecutive year, the Australian Government has delivered infrastructure, vocational skills training and health care to a remote Indigenous community through the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Programme (AACAP). This year AACAP has delivered works to improve environmental, health and living conditions in Laura in Far North Queensland. The AACAP has provided almost $6…
EXISTING and new business incubators in Leichhardt can now apply for grants from the Turnbull Government to help local start-ups access advice, capital and gain valuable connections. Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch said the $23 million Incubator Support initiative would provide matching grants of between $10,000 and $500,000 for the creation of new incubators…