I rise to speak on the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Refunds of Charges and Other Measures) Bill 2020. Educating overseas students is an important industry in Australia and it’s very important in the seat of Moncrieff. Pre COVID it was worth $1.6 billion to our economy on the Gold Coast. And educating overseas […]
I would say to those opposite, to the member for Kingsford Smith and to the Australian public that this government is taking action on climate change and continues to meet and beat our international targets as we move forward. Businesses and families on the Gold Coast expect our government to deliver results—practical outcomes that make […]
Last week, at my invitation, the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment visited Moncrieff to listen to stakeholders from the tourism and events industries. My colleagues the member for McPherson and the member for Fadden also attended. They are always strong advocates for Gold Coast industries. I say thank you to all the stakeholders, too […]
Gold Coast Bulletin Feb 13 2021
‘I am the Director of Regional Development Australia (RDA) Gold Coast, a federally-funded economic development agency, and also an Executive Member of the City Heart Taskforce (CHT). We have been working hand in hand with the CHT to identify and build on the Gold Coast’s innovation and technology strengths, and support local businesses to be globally competitive and sustainable’. Estella Rodighiero Director RDA Gold Coast
Well, Labor really are struggling to be relevant as an opposition at the moment, and that’s never clearer than when they talk about JobKeeper. In fact, they love to say it was their idea—when it suits them, of course. The truth is that on the other side of the House they are huge fans of […]
Gold Coast Bulletin Jan 16 2021
‘Today the City Heart Taskforce (CHT) launches its regular column in the Gold Coast Bulletin. As we chart our course for 2021, we are committed to continue to foster opportunities and lead our key industries forward with a focus on jobs, skills and emerging industries. As Convenor and Chair of the CHT, I thank the Gold Coast Bulletin and Editor Rachel Hancock for their commitment and support as we work together on the recalibration of our local economy. As we move from disruption to transition, 2021 will be another year of uncertainty and challenges. It will be dynamic and incredibly hard work for us all. It also signifies hope, aspiration, entrepreneurship and opportunity. That is the epitome of the Gold Coast spirit and together we will meet the challenges ahead’. Angie Bell City Heart Taskforce Chair
Through this challenging year, community leaders in Moncrieff have been serving our Gold Coast community to address immediate and future needs. Thankyou to the members of your City Heart Task Force and the Moncrieff Community Cabinet for your leadership in the Moncrieff community through this difficult year. I’d also like to acknowledge Gold Coast business […]
Ms BELL (Moncrieff) (12:51): I move: That this House notes that: (1) 25 August 2020 marked three years since over 700,000 Rohingya, including more than 400,000 children, fled from targeted violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, to Bangladesh; (2) the camps in Bangladesh now host over 850,000 refugees in crowded conditions which is also impacting the […]
Ms BELL (Moncrieff) (11:31): Violence against women is a global problem, occurring in a wide range of circumstances that include crime, wars and, sadly, in homes across the world and across our great country. Obviously, they’re all complex areas that require a multitude of responses. Before I highlight some of the Morrison government measures, I think […]
