I rise to speak about a survey which has been released by Regional Development Australia on the Gold Coast, which reveals how deeply affected local businesses are by the COVID-19 pandemic. It found that 92 per cent of Gold Coast businesses have been impacted by the pandemic, including those who are not being paid on […]
Congratulations to all the recipients who have received this prestigious honour and thank you for your dedicated service to the betterment of our community.
While tens of thousands of jobs are at risk, the Queensland Labor government has damaged our local economy by refusing to provide certainty.
I rise to speak about the General Motors Holden decision to walk away from Australia and from Australians. I do, along with the member for Grey, acknowledge that business is business. However, it is a disappointing and an unexpected decision that has enormous ramifications for 200 dealers, potentially 9,000 employees and 1.6 million vehicle owners […]
It’s my privilege to speak on today’s matter of extreme public importance focused on the government’s economic response to the coronavirus to protect Australian jobs. The coronavirus outbreak impacts personal health and the health systems of countries around the world and it’s also having profound economic implications, particularly in my central Gold Coast electorate of […]
I’d like to acknowledge those who are currently suffering from the effects of COVID-19 on the central Gold Coast. In the first week of this crisis, I established the Moncrieff community cabinet to work together with community leaders to ensure that trusted sources of information could be shared directly with our people in the heart […]
International superyachts will be able to sail into the Gold Coast Seaway permanently in a coup for the Gold Coast boating and tourism industries as the city starts to look towards the road to recovery.
Gold Coast Bulletin 7/5/2020 A new City Heart Taskforce made up of the Gold Coast’s “brightest minds” will plan the city’s recovery from COVID-19 to ensure the economy can bounce back.
It was great to check in with the Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce for an insightful discussion (via zoom) on how we can further assist business during this tough time. Small businesses are the engine room of the Gold Coast economy. Remember to shop local because you will save businesses, jobs and livelihoods. #loveyourlocal
