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 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…
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…
LEICHHARDT MP Warren Entsch has welcomed news this week that the Senate Inquiry into the Regulator of Medicinal Cannabis Bill 2014 has returned with very positive results. Mr Entsch attended a briefing with fellow members of the Cross Parliamentary Group on Drug Policy and Law Reform to receive an update on the Bill’s progress and…
FEDERAL Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch is calling for young people to join the Green Army to work on projects that will make a real difference to the environment. “We’re looking for young Australians aged between 17 and 24 to work on local projects across Leichhardt,” said Mr Entsch. “The Green Army provides an invaluable…
FEDERAL Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch is encouraging Far North Queenslanders to nominate a person, organisation or initiative for the 2015 National Disability Awards. “The 2015 Awards are now open, and give us a chance to acknowledge those who are making a positive impact on the lives of people living with disability,” said Mr Entsch.…
While I’m disappointed with the outcome, I am not angry and I accept the decision of the Party Room. I was hoping for a free vote however I have to concede that I was still not confident that we would get the outcome we hoped for. In the Party Room today, during the six hours…
