Federal Government Finalises Olive Downs Mine Environmental Assessment
Minister for Environment Sussan Ley has outlined specific protections for species impacted by bushfires as a part of a set of environmental approval conditions for Pembroke Olive Downs Mine in Dysart, Queensland. Accepted by Pembroke, the environmental conditions include a $1 million contribution to the establishment of a regional fund for independent activities, including on-ground […]
PLENTY OF SAFETY UPGRADES NEAR PLENTIFUL CREEK
Motorists will soon benefit from two new overtaking lanes on the Bruce Highway at Plentiful Creek, north of Rockhampton. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said this project represents a significant investment in road safety across the Central Queensland road network. “The new overtaking lanes at Plentiful Creek […]
DEFENCE COOPERATION WITH SINGAPORE FUELS CENTRAL QUEENSLAND ECONOMY
THE HON MELISSA PRICE MPMinister for Defence IndustryMember for Durack THE HON MICHELLE LANDRY MPAssistant Minister for Children and FamiliesAssistant Minister for Northern AustraliaMember for Capricornia JOINT MEDIA RELEASE The Morrison Government is delivering vital economic stimulus for the Central Queensland region with three local companies awarded nearly $6 million in Defence contracts. Minister for […]
Local Solutions Key to Livingstone Shire Council Bushfire Recovery
A $448.5 million Regional Bushfire Recovery and Development Program will provide Livingstone Shire with the additional funding and expertise to revive its economy following the devastating 2019-20 bushfire season. The program is being funded as part of a broader $650 million package for impacted communities announced by the Morrison Government today. The package is included […]
COVID-19 Support Package to Keep Senior Australians in Residential Care Safe
Residential aged care providers will benefit from an additional COVID-19 specific support package totalling $205 million under targeted measures announced by the Morrison Government. It takes the total COVID-19 specific Federal Government funding for aged care to more than $850 million. Aged Care Minister Richard Colbeck and Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry welcomed the […]
COVID-19: Resumption of Elite and Community Sport
The National Cabinet has endorsed measures for the resumption of sport and recreation activities across Australia, including in Capricornia.Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry said a set of National Principles along with the Australian Institute of Sport’s, Framework for Rebooting Sport in a COVID-19 Environment, will be used to guide the staged return of activity […]
Personal Statement from the Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry
I have received medical advice that I am required to have surgery to rectify a hiatus hernia. As a consequence, I am required to take medical leave to rectify it and allow time for a sufficient recovery. Unfortunately, health conditions have a nasty habit of catching up to you at the worst time. I’m will […]
Capricornia MP Puts Insurance Companies on Notice
Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry has put insurance companies on notice for showing favouritism to fly-in hail repair companies over hardworking local businesses in Central Queensland after an unexpected hail storm on Sunday 19th April 2020. Ms Landry said that while motorists have filed insurance claims with their respective insurer, insurers are doing the […]
PROJECT WILL BOOST BEEF INDUSTRY IN CENTRAL QUEENSLAND
An Australian Government funded project that will allow cattle producers to grow the beef industry in Central Queensland has moved a step closer to completion. The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has announced it has reached the ‘contractual close’ stage for a $24 million loan to Signature Onfarm Pty Ltd. The loan will be used […]
Campaign to combat domestic violence during COVID-19 crisis
The Morrison Government is rolling out extra measures to ensure people experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence know where to get help during the coronavirus pandemic. The Help is Here campaign will include advertising across television, digital, social media, radio, magazines and newspapers as well as in shopping centres, hospitals and GP surgeries. Minister for […]
Urgent support for Capricornia charities and community organisations
SENATOR THE HON ANNE RUSTONMinister for Families and Social ServicesManager of Government Business in the Senate THE HON MICHELLE LANDRY MPFederal Member for CapricorniaAssistant Minister for Children and FamiliesAssistant Minister for Northern Australia MEDIA RELEASE The Morrison Government is providing an immediate funding injection to Central Queensland charities and community organisations to support locals in […]
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR ROAD SAFETY INNOVATION FUNDING
The Hon Michael McCormack MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional DevelopmentLeader of The NationalsFederal Member for Riverina The Hon Scott Buchholz MPAssistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight TransportFederal Member for Wright The Hon Michelle Landry MPFederal Member for CapricorniaAssistant Minister for Children and FamiliesAssistant Minister for Northern Australia MEDIA RELEASE The opportunity […]
