MR ENTSCH: I rise to support this motion but more importantly in support of a critical role that Indigenous people and culture play in our nation’s tourism offerings. It’s no more evident than in my vast electorate of Leichhardt that includes the Torres Strait, Cape York, Cooktown, Mossman, the Daintree, Kuranda and Cairns. All of…
The Australian Government is continuing to show its support for regional Australia after agreeing to significant changes to the Far North Queensland Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA). The Far North Queensland DAMA enables employers in a designated regional area, who are unable to recruit appropriately qualified Australians, to supplement their workforce with skilled overseas workers.…
The Leichhardt electorate boasts some of the most stunning scenery in Australia. From sunflower fields in Cairns to the turquoise coral cays of the Torres Strait and everywhere in between. Combine that with our vibrant communities, local characters and huge variety of tropical species and it’s clear that local photographers seeking inspiration are spoiled for…
The Morrison Government will deliver substantial support to further assist Far North Queensland councils and shires thanks to an additional $1 billion for Phase 3 of the highly successful Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. The funding boost was announced as part of this week’s federal budget. The Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program supports…
The Morrison Government will invest $130.4 million to improve connectivity in regional, rural, and remote communities. The investment in the Regional Connectivity Program, announced in the federal budget, brings the Morrison Government’s commitments to improve digital connectivity infrastructure in regional, rural, and remote areas to more than $600 million. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said…
Mr ENTSCH: I rise today to pay tribute to a marvellous, talented and much-loved Far North Queenslander. Former pearl diver, Uncle Henry Gibson, better known as Seaman Dan, passed away peacefully late last year at the age of 92. Seaman Dan rose to national and international prominence at the age of 70, when he first…
Disaster assistance is now available for nine local government areas in Cape York and the Torres Strait impacted by flooding brought on by a Tropical Low in late January. Aurukun, Cook, Lockhart River, Mapoon, Napranum, Northern Peninsula Area and Pormpuraaw Councils along with Torres Shire and Torres Strait Island Regional Council are eligible for financial…
The Morrison Government has approved funding for 39 projects in Cairns and across Far North Queensland as part of its $1.5 billion Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program which is supporting local jobs, businesses and boosting the economy during COVID-19. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said getting shovels in the ground on these 39 local…
Communities across Cape York and Torres Strait could benefit from more secure, affordable and reliable energy with funding available to support feasibility studies into microgrids. Round Two of the Regional and Remote Communities Reliability Fund opens on Wednesday, 16 December 2020 with successful projects set to share up to $25 million in grants. The program…
Applications are now open under the third round of the federal government’s Australian Heritage Grants program. Grants of between $25,000 and $400,000 are available for projects that strengthen our national heritage. Regional communities will be among the key beneficiaries under this funding round designed to protect and preserve Australia’s national and world heritage sites, promote…