The Cairns Marine Precinct will secure its place as Northern Australia’s premier maritime precinct with a $24 million commitment from the Morrison Government. A re-elected Morrison Government will invest a further $24 million into Stage Two of the upgrade of the Cairns Marine Maintenance Precinct, taking our total investment in the upgrades to $48 million…
The Morrison Government is investing $5 million to deliver the Port Douglas Aquatic Park, to provide a safe year-round swimming facility for local families and visitors to the region. The project will be delivered in partnership with the Douglas Shire Council. The facility will include an all-access pool to compliment a contemporary zero depth nature…
The Morrison Government continues to boost Northern Australia with the announcement of more successful projects under the Northern Australia Development Program. Federal Agriculture and Northern Australia Minister David Littleproud said the Northern Australia Development Program has been a resounding success and will provide almost $88 million in total funding to assist businesses in the Far…
The Australian Government is making key changes to ensure the Far North Queensland Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) remains fit for purpose as the regional labour market has evolved throughout the pandemic. Changes to the Far North Queensland DAMA include updating the range of occupations across which businesses can source workers. Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services…
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…
Young women in Leichhardt will soon try their hands at a trade as a roadshow aimed at inspiring women and girls into trades careers arrives in our community. The workshop will be held on Thursday, 17 March at St Monica’s College. The Morrison Government’s National Careers Institute has partnered with not-for-profit organisation Supporting and Linking…
The Morrison Government is supporting community groups across Cairns and Far North Queensland to help them increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Six community organisations in Cairns and Far North Queensland will receive grants for projects under the government’s Powering Communities Program. The successful organisations include: Cairns Basketball Cairns Pirates Touch Football Association Edge Hill/Whitfield…
Nominations for the 2022 Australian Training Awards are now open. This year’s awards will celebrate 16 recipients, including four Australian Government categories, 11 State and Territory categories and the Outstanding Achievement in the VET and Skills Sector Award. Federal Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business Minister Stuart Robert said the awards will focus on…
The Morrison Government’s Cairns Jobs Fair will bring together job seekers and employers from across Far North Queensland on Tuesday 1 March at the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal. The jobs fair will also include training organisations, trade associations, and employment service providers. Federal Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business Minister Stuart Robert said the…
Mr ENTSCH: I rise to speak on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Cyclone and Flood Damage Reinsurance Pool) Bill 2022. I have to say, before the member for Kingsford Smith leaves the chamber: this hasn’t been a nine-year journey. The first time we had the opportunity of fixing this catastrophe was back when I approached his Treasurer,…