When most Australians think of the Gold Coast they think of tourism, Madam Deputy Speaker. And Gold Coasters are acutely aware of the role played by our $5 billion tourism industry, but also construction, health, education and small business, when it comes to the economy and to jobs. Many however may not be aware that […]
The good people of Moncrieff are working hard to build a better future for their families. They know that the Morrison Government is backing them. The Federal Budget delivers just that. There is a lingering cause however for anxiety though, as they look North to Brisbane, the Palaszczuk State Government. Mr Deputy Speaker, they know […]
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I do enjoy visiting the schools in Moncrieff because it’s very impressive to see the dedication of the teachers and the parents, the tangible benefits of funding to students and to families and of course the enthusiasm of so many students. Last week, I was pleased to visit Nerang State […]
Earlier today the Treasurer outlined the record fall of real GDP by seven per cent for the June quarter and the record fall in household consumption. As the Treasurer pointed out, today’s figures only confirm the recession. Australians know, because they are living it. The people of Moncrieff are living it. But there’s a sense […]
This is National Stroke Week. It’s timely to acknowledge the excellent work of the many health professionals treating stroke victims at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Moncrieff. To highlight an outstanding example we need look no further than Dr Hal Rice and Dr Laetitia de Villiers, who are pioneering robotic neurovascular aneurism and stroke […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]