More than 72,000 taxpayers living in Cairns and Far North Queensland will receive further tax relief through measures announced in the federal budget. The new temporary, targeted and responsible cost of living package is designed to take the pressure off household budgets. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the $420 cost of living tax offset…
The owners of 89,000 passenger vehicles living in Cairns and Far North Queensland will receive cost of living relief at the bowser following a cut to the fuel excise. The Morrison Government announced in last night’s federal budget the fuel excise would be halved for six months. The measure came into effect at midnight and…
The Morrison Government is continuing to drive the growth of Cape York by providing more funding for infrastructure that will create jobs, benefit locals, and drive economic growth. The Morrison Government will invest $68.5m towards the Cooktown to Weipa Corridor Upgrade as part of a suite of projects nationwide to be announced in the federal…
The Morrison Government and the Royal Flying Doctor Service will enter into a record 10-year strategic partnership, worth nearly $1 billion, to provide more certainty for remote patients who rely on the critical aeromedical service. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said this historic partnership will provide long-term security to enable this iconic Australian rural and…
The Morrison Government’s investment in Surf Life Saving Australia’s Beach Safety Equipment Fund has helped Cairns, Ellis Beach and Port Douglas surf lifesaving clubs purchase vital lifesaving equipment to prevent fatal and non-fatal drownings. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said Cairns, Ellis Beach and Port Douglas surf lifesaving clubs have been an essential part of…
Regional airports or aerodromes across Far North Queensland can now apply for their share of $29 million available to support vital safety and accessibility upgrades. Applications are now open for Round 3 of the Regional Airports Program (RAP). Grants of between $20,000 and $5 million are available to cover up to 50 per cent of…
The Morrison Government is investing an additional $60 million to bring back international visitors to the regions hardest hit by international border closures. Australia’s tourism recovery is bouncing back strongly, with high domestic vaccination rates, our international and state borders open, international arrival numbers growing, cruise ships returning to Australian waters, and confidence to travel…
Remote community stores across Cape York are sharing in $8 million to strengthen the supply of essential goods, groceries and other critical supplies. Federal Indigenous Australians Minister Ken Wyatt said the funding will provide stores with the resources they need to improve their supply chains, storage and delivery of products in their communities. “In the 2021-22…
The Morrison Government has today announced the successful recipients of the Indigenous Land Enterprise Infrastructure Fund grants. Five organisations* in Far North Queensland will receive funding totalling $1.155 million. Indigenous Australians Minister Ken Wyatt AM said new and improved infrastructure will create jobs and deliver lasting improvements to 19 remote communities. “The Indigenous Land Enterprise…
Great Barrier Reef tourism operators, businesses and individuals with a permit to operate in the marine park will continue to receive relief from Commonwealth Government fees under this year’s federal budget. The Morrison Government is delivering more than $12 million of fee relief to Reef communities, helping to deliver a stronger economy and future for…
