THE Junction Clubhouse can continue delivering much-needed support for Far Northerners facing mental health challenges, thanks to funding being provided by the Federal Government as a result of advocacy by Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch. The 12-months funding, a total of $468,142, will enable The Junction to transition to new sources of funding as the Australian…
LEICHHARDT MP Warren Entsch is encouraging local groups to apply for funding under the Australian Government’s Indigenous Languages and Arts program. Funding of up to $100,000 each year for two years is available for arts and language projects through an annual, competitive open grant round for projects that assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples…
THE Australian Government has approved $100.6 million for further upgrades to roads and other critical infrastructure on the Cape York Peninsula. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said the funding approval means that the remaining projects under the Cape York Region Package, including Community Infrastructure projects in eight Indigenous regions, can get underway. “These…
RESIDENTS living across Cape York and the Torres Strait can begin connecting to affordable, high-speed broadband with the launch of services on NBN’s Sky Muster satellite network. Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch welcomed the news ? describing it as a “momentous occasion” in the delivery of high-speed internet to regional and remote parts of…
FEDERAL Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch is calling for local students, parents, teachers and employers to provide feedback on the Redesigning VET FEE-HELP Discussion Paper. The Discussion Paper was developed following consultations around the country – including in Cairns – that were attended by VET FEE-HELP training providers, representatives from peak training bodies and industry…
WARREN Entsch, Federal Member for Leichhardt and Chair of the Joint Select Committee on Northern Australia, says he is thrilled with the passing of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Bill 2016 through the Senate this week and the allocation of funding in last night’s Budget. “The Bill passed the House of Representatives during the previous…
I rise today to congratulate Barry Wilson of Cairns Glass & Glazing, who has become the first glazier in Australia to receive a master glazier certification. This is a major step for the glazing industry and a true recognition of Barry's skills and commitment to his customers. Australia has approximately 11,000 glaziers across the industry…
LEICHHARDT MP Warren Entsch has welcomed the Turnbull Government’s new path to youth employment, which will help young Far Northerners to be better prepared for Australia’s economic transition to a stronger, new and more diversified economy. The Government will invest $840.3 million over four years in a Youth Employment Package to assist up to 120,000…
THE Turnbull Government is doing more than ever before to protect the Great Barrier Reef and the 2016 Budget strengthens this commitment with a $171.0 million boost. “This investment is a testament to the Government’s ongoing commitment to protecting this natural treasure,” Minister Hunt said. “Included in this is a $70 million additional injection to…
REGIONAL Australia is critical to our national economy and this year’s budget delivers significant new investment across all areas of government that will create jobs and promote economic prosperity in the Far North. Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch said last night’s 2016–17 Federal Budget boosts connectivity, builds critical infrastructure, supports innovation and fosters local…
