31 Aug | '2020

Defence Industry

The defence of our nation is a solemn duty of our government, and with an unprecedented $270 billion investment the Morrison government one rising to meet the challenge of our times as we work towards two per cent of GDP for defence spending. That investment will create new opportunities for small businesses and create thousands […]

26 Aug | '2020

Women in Sport

The entrepreneurial spirit required to create future Gold Coast jobs was reignited last week at the Reimagine Gold Coast jobs, skills and industry forum organised by the City Heart Taskforce that I chair and convened earlier this year, in May. The City Heart Taskforce has proven to be the vehicle and the Reimagine forum the […]

24 Aug | '2020

COVID-19: Women’s Economic Security

It’s true, the economic security of women has been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Unfortunately, business closures caused by health restrictions have occurred in industries where women make up a large proportion of that workforce. We should also acknowledge that many of the women who have maintained employment through the pandemic have been essential workers who […]

24 Aug | '2020

Gold Coast Community Fund

In a time of crisis, the Gold Coast Community Fund stands for and behind Gold Coasters. In Moncrieff, since the pandemic hit, more people have needed financial and social support. It’s been my privilege to work with the fund to support local groups who had to wait up to six weeks for the Queensland government […]

24 Aug | '2020

Speech-Reimagine Gold Coast 2020

I know everyone in this place is highly conscious of the hardship this pandemic is causing for all Australians. In the engine room of the Gold Coast there are 9,700 businesses relying on JobKeeper, along with other federal government support measures available, to keep the doors open. Gold Coast tourism, small business and education have […]

20 Jul | '2020

Prime Minister in Molendinar to Announce $400m for Movies

ANGIE BELL MP, MEMBER FOR MONCRIEFF:   I’m absolutely thrilled to be here today in the beating heart of the Gold Coast, that is Creative Productions here in Molendinar, the owner, a local small business Dave Jackson, is, at his business here today to make a great announcement and I welcome with great gusto our Prime […]

22 Jun | '2020

Electorate Wide Newsletter

To the good people of Moncrieff It’s certainly been a tough start to 2020 for the Gold Coast.  Thank you for the personal sacrifices that you have made to save lives and keep our city safe.  As we keep social distancing in place, life as we know it has changed and it’s important that we […]