Morrison Government delivers digital and skills tax boost for Far North Queensland small businesses

The Morrison Government is delivering $1.6 billion in tax relief to support small businesses to go digital and upskill their employees. The Technology Investment Boost will increase digital uptake while the Skills and Training Boost will help small business attract, retain and upskill staff. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said 20,000 businesses in Cairns and…

Additional funding to attract international visitors

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…

Far North Queensland indigenous organisations get infrastructure boost

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…

More money in Pensioners pockets

More than 15,450 Age Pension and 12,380 JobSeeker recipients living in Leichhardt will benefit from a boost to their social security payments from March 20 to help them keep up with the changes in the cost of living. Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment rates will increase by $20.10 a fortnight for singles…

Wet Tropics Management Authority to receive funding boost to establish Cultural Landscape Hub

The Wet Tropics Management Authority has been awarded $395,000 in funding towards its ‘The Wet Tropics Cultural Landscape Hub’ under the Morrison Government’s Australian Heritage Grants program. Federal Environment Sussan Ley said the fourth round of the Australian Heritage Grants has a particular focus on supporting communities recover from the pandemic. “This year’s funding round…