Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch MP has expressed his disappointment with the Labor Government’s 2024-25 Budget, highlighting a lack of support for critical infrastructure projects in Far North Queensland. Mr Entsch has raised serious concerns regarding the lack of support for Cairns’ Water Security Project. “There’s been no commitment from Labor on what is…
The Morrison Government will further ease cost of living pressures for Far North Queenslanders after legislation to establish the reinsurance pool for cyclone and related flood damage passed parliament. More than 880,000 residential, strata and small business property insurance policies across Northern Australia are expected to be covered for the risk of cyclone and related…
The Morrison Government is providing a one-off cost of living payment of $250 for Far North Queenslanders most in need. 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 pensioners, carers, veterans, job seekers, eligible self-funded retirees and concession…
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…
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…
Far North Queensland families can now compare childcare services and their fees following the launch of a new government website. Families can visit www.StartingBlocks.gov.au to find local childcare services, view vacancies, compare costs, and check official quality ratings, including safety. Acting Education and Youth Minister Stuart Robert said the website gives parents a new central…
Northern Australian residents will be offered more affordable and accessible home and business insurance, thanks to the establishment of a reinsurance pool by the Morrison Government. The reinsurance pool will cover cyclone and related flood damage in northern Australia from 1 July 2022 and is backed by a $10 billion government guarantee. This will reduce…
Options for supplying power to the Daintree community have been investigated in a report released today by energy market experts Sunverge. The analysis, supported by $180,000 from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, examined five options to power the World Heritage-listed Daintree rainforest. These included single and multiple electrical micro-grids with high renewables uptake and a…