School Student Broadband Initiative and Full-Fibre upgrade program

The Australian Government is providing up to 30,000 unconnected families with school aged children across all states and territories with a free National Broadband Network (NBN) connection for 12 months. The initiative will provide 50 megabits per second (Mbps) fixedline services, Fixed-Wireless Plus and Sky Muster Plus services, depending on where the family lives, with…

Federal Budget falls short for Leichhardt in 2023-24

Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch MP has expressed his disappointment with the Labor Government’s 2023-24 Budget, highlighting a lack of support for key infrastructure projects and increased costs that will impact residents and businesses in Leichhardt. Mr Entsch expressed concerns from the added pressures from Tuesday night’s budget that will only worsen the cost-of-living…

Leichhardt Community Calendar Competition 2023-24 Now Open

The Leichhardt electorate is home to some of Australia’s most breathtaking landscapes, ranging from the vibrant sunflower fields in Cairns to the turquoise coral cays of the Torres Strait and everything in between. With such a diverse and beautiful backdrop, local photographers have endless opportunities to capture the essence of our communities, people, events, flora,…

Warren Entsch MP Supports Decision from Party Room Meeting

Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch MP, today expressed his support for the decision made in the opposition party room. He stressed the importance of actual change rather than tokenism and adopting new approaches to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians. “I’ve always argued that recognition is absolutely overdue and should be in the constitution,…

FNQ kids urged to showcase their artistic abilities as part of the annual Leichhardt Christmas card competition

Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch is calling on Far North Queensland kids to illustrate different ways of showcasing an “Australian Bush Animals Christmas” for his 2022 Leichhardt Christmas Card competition. Now in its twelfth year, the competition is open to all children in Leichhardt aged from 5 to 12 years inclusive. The winning illustrations will…