Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch has welcomed the extension of NDRAA assistance to several local government areas in Cape York following recent severe weather. Mr Entsch said six additional local government areas, Cook, Hope Vale, Lockhart River, Napranum, Torres and Wujal Wujal, had been granted NDRAA assistance to help those communities recover. He said a…
MR ENTSCH: (Leichhardt) (13:31): I rise today to speak about a Far North Queensland company that is kicking some major goals both domestically and overseas. Mainie Designer Fashion is an Australian owned company with a vision to be recognised internationally as a distinctively Australian fashion and gift brand. Mainie’s founders and owners are Cairns based husband-and-wife…
MR ENTSCH: (Leichhardt) (10:42): I rise to speak on the Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Veteran-centric Reforms No. 1) Bill 2018 and support it. It’s one that I think is long overdue and one that will make a real difference to the lives of thousands of Australians. There is no greater honour than to serve your country.…
Far North Queensland shoppers will soon find it easier to buy Aussie food with new Country of Origin labelling standards set to become compulsory. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said FNQ shoppers can now easily choose clean, green Aussie produce and support Australian farmers. “Aussies want to choose fair dinkum Aussie produce and our Country…
MR ENTSCH: (Leichhardt) (13:53): I rise today to speak about one of the most important cultural festivals in the Cairns and Far North Queensland calendar. Now in its 15th year, thousands of locals, domestic visitors and international tourists from mainland China and Hong Kong will descend on our beautiful city to celebrate Chinese lunar new year.…
MR ENTSCH: (Leichhardt) (19:19): Far North Queensland is sick and tired of being treated as a cash cow when it comes to paying for electricity. The Queensland Competition Authority has warned the state-owned regional electricity retailer, Ergon Energy, that it must be forced to compete against new retailers. There is no competition out there. The…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch has called for Far North Queensland volunteers to apply for a scholarship to attend this year’s National Volunteering Conference. Mr Entsch said the scholarships would support volunteer coordinators and community leaders in to travel to Sydney for the national conference. “The scholarships recognise the vital role volunteers play in our…
Far North Queensland sugar growers are set to be the big winners after the signing today of the Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the PAFTA would create new markets for Far North Queensland sugar growers who have previously been locked out. He said the agreement opened the door to one…
MR ENTSCH: (Leichhardt) (13:43): I take this opportunity to recognise a great community leader, developer and dear friend of mine, John Morris. I also wish John a very happy 90th birthday for this Thursday. John is known as ‘Mister Port Douglas’ and is a living icon in the Far North. His vision and determination has helped…
MR ENTSCH: (Leichhardt) (10:33): You don’t meet many people in your life who are gifted enough to inspire change in business in a community and who leave a long-lasting impression on all of those that they meet. Robert John Norman, commonly known as ‘Bob’ is one of those men. On 18 January 2018, a great life…
