Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch is calling on the Gillard Government to empower the tourism industry of the North and subsidise tourism operators’ product marketing efforts. The call comes as industry heavyweights claim they need assistance to get back on their feet as a matter of urgency in the wake of Cyclone Yasi and…
A National Dugong & Turtle Protection Plan is essential to manage the decline in dugong and turtle numbers. This is an initiative the Coalition has been advocating for some time. Bipartisan support for a pro-active and realistic plan is necessary to save these majestic creatures from extinction. I have worked very closely with traditional owners…
Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch has accused the Gillard Government of playing favourites and ignoring remote areas of Australia who have been flood ravaged year in year out for the past 4 years. “I am appalled that the Gillard regime continues to ignore the need for remote parts of Australia such as the Torres…
Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch has accused the Gillard Government of playing favourites and ignoring remote areas of Australia who have been flood ravaged year in year out for the past 4 years. “I am appalled that the Gillard regime continues to ignore the need for remote parts of Australia such as the Torres…
A theme of collaboration and a commitment to involve all sporting codes and all key community stakeholders has emerged from today’s inaugural meeting with the newly established Cairns Business & Sporting Group. “I think it’s about developing a vision for Cairns and our future, diversifying our economy by developing world class sporting facilities not simply…
A line up of Coalition politicians have banned together to launch a scathing attack on the Labor Government after the announcement of funding cuts to the region’s tourism industry. Shadow Minister for Tourism, Bob Baldwin, said this was the latest in a string of tourism research cuts by the Gillard Government. “Labor also stopped funding…
A line up of high profile business and sporting leaders were announced today as the members of the region’s sporting and business group. They have been charged with the task of developing a new industry for Cairns and fast tracking sporting infrastructure projects. The formation of the group has been spearheaded by Federal Member for…
Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch says he welcomes a decision by the Federal Court to fine the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) the maximum civil penalty of $242,000 for negligence relating to the Malu Sara tragedy and claims this is a step in the right direction towards closure for the victims’ families.“While I…
A new political force has been formed to fight for more funding to upgrade the Bruce Highway. Queensland’s east coast Federal LNP Members have joined forces to lobby for a significant boost in funding for the Bruce Highway between Cooroy and Cairns. The Bruce Highway group consists of Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch, Member for…
Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch has demanded preference be given to local Far North Queensland companies for all future Government infrastructure projects. The call comes after the State Government announced a Building Summit will be hosted in the New Year. Mr Entsch said he expects locals to be the ‘primary’ contractors for government infrastructure…