Community News & Speeches

11 Oct | '2021

Ocean Road Magazine Feature Spring 2021

A strong and proud advocate for the people of the central Gold Coast, Angie was sworn in as the Member for Moncrieff in 2019. “I feel very privileged to be advocating for the heart of the Gold Coast. There is certainly no place I would rather be.” Words: Karen Phillips. Photography: Women in Federal Parliament […]

8 Oct | '2021

Nerang Community Bowls Club Receives $596,650

Angie Bell MP presented the Nerang Community Bowls Club, known locally as ‘the Bowlo’ with a big cheque for $596,650 to upgrade the club’s facilities. The funding is part of the Morrison Government’s Building Better Regions  Infrastructure Funding to create a better future and to stimulate the local economy. The big cheque was placed by […]

27 Sep | '2021

Morrison Government’s Gold Coast Team Delivers $70 Million Rescue Package for Local Tourism Operators and Iconic Attractions

The Morrison Government’s Gold Coast MPs – Member for McPherson Karen Andrews,  Member for Moncrieff Angie Bell and Member for Fadden Stuart Robert, have secured further funding to help save the Gold Coast’s most iconic tourist attractions and hospitality businesses suffering due to ongoing border closures and lock outs. Following strong and sustained advocacy from […]

2 Sep | '2021

$600m Business and Tourism Support Package

Recently, the Morrison Government, in conjunction with the Queensland government, announced a $600 million support package to assist businesses and the tourism sector which have been suffering due to state imposed lockdowns. I extend my thanks to Gold Coast industry leaders and, in particular, to Moncrieff City Heart Taskforce (CHT) members, who provided valuable insights […]

31 Aug | '2021

Paid Parental Leave Amendment (COVID-19 Work Test) Bill 2021

I rise to speak on the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (COVID-19 Work Test) Bill 2021. I will start by asking why paid parental leave is so important. On this side of the House we really believe that the family is the building block of society and that keeping families together and strong is critical for […]

30 Aug | '2021

Question to the Hon Karen Andrews MP, Minister for Home Affairs

Today in the Parliament I asked the Minister for Home Affairs the Hon Karen Andrews MP, to update the House on how the Morrison Government is ensuring our intelligence and law enforcement agencies have the resources they need to counter the threat of terrorism and keep all Australians safe.