Patients living with one of Australia’s most common forms of leukaemia are set to benefit from expanded access to a breakthrough medicine through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. From 1 December, access to Venclexta® will be extended in combination with obinutuzumab for the first-line treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia who have co-existing conditions and…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch is encouraging farming groups, research organisations and other eligible industry bodies in Far North Queensland to apply for grants to support projects that enhance traceability in the agricultural produce supply chain. Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said $3 million in funding under Round Two of the Traceability Grants Program was an…
Australian heavy vehicle drivers will now have a choice in how they record their work and rest hours, with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator approving the first Electronic Work Diaries (EWD). An EWD is an electronic recording system, approved by the NHVR, used to record the work and rest times of a driver as a…
The Morrison Government will deliver significant tax relief as part of its Economic Recovery Plan to create jobs, rebuild our economy and secure our future. The Morrison Government, as part of the 2020-21 Budget, will bring forward stage two of its Personal Income Tax Plan by two years. These measures include: the low income tax…
The Morrison Government’s Economic Recovery Plan for Australia will create jobs, rebuild our economy and secure Australia’s future. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said under our plan, taxpayers in Leichhardt will get a tax cut backdated to 1 July this year. “This means more money in the pockets of local households to assist with the…
Mr ENTSCH: It’s a great pleasure to acknowledge six outstanding members of the Cairns and Far North Queensland community recently awarded Order of Australia medals in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. All six recipients are outstanding people, and their dedication and passion for their respective communities is without question. The recipients include Cairns Hospital senior…
The Morrison Government will provide a funding injection for 17 local community groups and organisations across Far North Queensland to support the work of local volunteers. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said 17 local organisations would receive a grant to support the work of their volunteers. “While the work of our volunteers may be unpaid…
Arts and culture organisations across Far North Queensland are invited to apply for a share of more than $500,000 available in funding for arts projects at festivals and significant one-off community celebrations. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch invited organisations to apply for the next round of Festivals Australia funding. He said Festivals Australia funds arts…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch today announced six organisations had been awarded funding under the federal government’s Communities Environment Program. A broad range of organisations were eligible to apply for funding under the Communities Environment Program including local community clubs, not-for-profit organisations, landcare groups and schools. Grants of between $2500 and $20,000 were available under…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch has congratulated thousands of local school students and their teachers for a successful school year. The last day of school for Queensland Government schools was Friday, 13 December 2019. Mr Entsch said students should enjoy a well-earned break before either continuing with their education, heading to university or entering the…