The Leichhardt electorate boasts some of the most stunning scenery in Australia. From sunflower fields in Cairns to the turquoise coral cays of the Torres Strait and everywhere in between. Combine that with our vibrant communities, local characters and huge variety of tropical species and it’s clear that local photographers seeking inspiration are spoiled for…
Far North Queenslanders working part-time will get access to compulsory super payments. The Morrison government has scrapped the $450 per month threshold under which employees do not have to be paid superannuation. The measure, announced in this week’s federal budget, will improve economic security in retirement for around 200,000 Australian women including those living in…
Every child in Cairns and Far North Queensland who is about to start school will benefit from the Morrison Government’s $2 billion commitment to ensure every Australian child can attend preschool. This means all young children can participate in preschool for 600 hours a year, which equates to 15 hours per week, before attending school.…
The Morrison Government will deliver substantial support to further assist Far North Queensland councils and shires thanks to an additional $1 billion for Phase 3 of the highly successful Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. The funding boost was announced as part of this week’s federal budget. The Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program supports…
Aged care in Cairns and Far North Queensland is set for the biggest generational change in history. The Morrison Government last night announced a $17.7 billion package of support for aged care in response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. These measures will directly benefit the 20,743 senior Australians living in…
The Morrison Government has announced a suite of measures in this year’s federal budget designed to help more Far North Queenslanders own their home sooner. The Morrison Government will establish the Family Home Guarantee scheme designed to help single mothers and fathers achieve the dream of homeownership. Under the plan, single parents will be backed to buy…
The Morrison Government is launching a crack-down on the tonnes of deadly ghost nets that indiscriminately kill tens of thousands of marine animals in Northern Australian waters each year. The Australian Fisheries Management Authority, in partnership with Parks Australia, recently recovered two massive nets, spanning a combined 820 metres and weighing an estimated 3.7 tonnes,…
The Morrison Government continues to back Cairns and Far North Queensland businesses by extending the highly successful instant asset write-off program until June 2023. The program allows businesses with up to $5 billion in aggregated annual turnover or total income to immediately deduct the full cost of eligible depreciable assets of any value. This will…
The Morrison Government’s plan to secure Australia’s recovery will rebuild the economy and create more local jobs to ensure we come back stronger from the COVID-19 induced recession. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said Australia entered the crisis from a position of economic strength having brought the budget back to balance for the first time…
The Morrison Government will provide continued tax relief for Far North Queensland low and middle-income earners. It will see low and middle-income earners benefit by up to $1,080 for individuals or $2,160 for couples. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said around 69,600 taxpayers in Leichhardt will directly benefit from tax relief measures this year. He…
