NFF takes desperate measures to save farming
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has been forced to take the extraordinary step of launching its largest protest campaign in almost 40 years, as Labor continues to decimate the industry and the regions. Federal Member for Capricornia said the NFF was desperately trying to save farming from a Labor government that had torn up farming […]
Labor leaves Rockhampton health services on life support
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, is calling on Minister for Health, Mark Butler, to urgently review changes Labor made to Distribution Priority Area (DPA) classification system to encourage GP’s back to Capricornia. Ms Landry said the looming closure of Rockhampton’s only bulk billing medical centre is a direct sign of the impact of these […]
Exercise Wallaby 2023 ends
This week, Exercise Wallaby draws to a close for 2023. More than 2000 Singapore Defence Personnel arrived in Rockhampton over the past few months to take part in military training exercises at one of the worlds best training grounds, Shoalwater Bay. Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, said Exercise Wallaby reinforces Rockhampton’s economic future as […]
Landry saves $14.4 million Phillips Creek funding
Hard-working Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, has successfully had the $14.4 million in funding for the Phillips Creek Bridge upgrade reinstated following the Federal Labor Government’s attempts to axe the project in their 90-day Infrastructure Review. Earlier this year, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development announced she would be reviewing hundreds of regional […]
Manufacturers under policy pressure in WA
Federal Member for Capricornia and Shadow Assistant Minister for Manufacturing is visiting manufacturing businesses in Western Australia this week to see first-hand how the Federal Labor Government’s manufacturing policies are poorly affecting businesses in the state. This week, Ms Landry will visit a variety of businesses in the resource and agriculture sector. Businesses on the […]
Hydro Plan Creates Waves in Labor Party
Two Queensland Government Ministers are at odds with the progress of the Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro project, after Budget Estimate developments showed a contradiction of opinion on the hydro scheme in Eungella. Not only did this year’s State Budget reveal there was no funding allocated for the contentious and environmental-disaster Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro scheme, but Minister […]
Wind Farm Projects Up for Review
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, has secured a win for regional Queenslanders who are impacted by Labor’s rush to renewables. Following an intensive campaign by Ms Landry and community groups against the devastation wind farm projects and the Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Scheme will cause the environment, the Palaszczuk Government has backed down on their […]
Volunteer Grants 2023-24 Now Open
The highly popular Volunteers Grants program is now open for Expressions of Interest for the 2023-24 round. Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, said the Volunteer Grants program is about recognising the valuable role volunteers play in society. “Our volunteers are the backbone of society. These are Australians who are resilient, selfless and work hard […]
Rally Against Reckless Renewables
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, is bringing regional Queenslanders fight against reckless renewable energy projects to the city to make her country constituent’s voices heard in state parliament. On Tuesday, 22 August from midday at Queensland Parliament House, Michelle Landry MP will be joined by community action groups from across Queensland for a ‘Rally […]
Construction Begins for Capricorn Coast Conference Centre
Popular Capricorn Coast venue, Keppel Bay Sailing Club, has hit a new milestone with construction of the Conference Centre commencing. Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, successfully secured $20 million of funding towards this project. Ms Landry said the development of the convention centre will make an astounding impact on the Capricorn Coast community. “I […]
Stronger Communities Funding Delivered
Community organisations across Capricornia have received a boost following Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, securing $150,000 in funding which will directly support 19 organisations through Round 8 of the Stronger Communities Programme. Hard-working Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, said the Stronger Communities Programme delivers many social benefits to communities across Capricornia. “The Stronger […]
Growing Regions Program Now Open
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, is pleased to announce the Growing Regions Program is now open for applications. Not-for-profit organisations and government entities are invited to make to submit an Expression of interest (EOI) for Round 1 of Growing Regions Program. Grants between $500,000 and $15 million are available to support capital works projects […]
