10 Jun | '2020
Speech-Queensland Border Closure-90 Second Statement
While tens of thousands of jobs are at risk, the Queensland Labor government has damaged our local economy by refusing to provide certainty.
Community News & Speeches
10 Jun | '2020
Speech – General Motors Holden – Private Members Business
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 […]
15 May | '2020
Speech-Morrison Government COVID-19 Response to Protect Gold Coast Jobs
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 […]
15 May | '2020
Speech-Gold Coast Road to Recovery – Federation Chamber
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 […]
11 May | '2020
Bell Secures Superyacht Clearance for the Coast
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.
7 May | '2020
New City Heart COVID Taskforce Gets Right to Work
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.
6 May | '2020
Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce Webinar
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
4 May | '2020
Business Must Adapt to Secure Fair Share of the Pie
Gold Coast Bulletin 4/5/2020 Now is the best time in living memory to redefine how we need to do business through this period and into the future. Applying innovation through the process of reassessing, reposition, redesigning and relaunching will pave the way forward.
30 Apr | '2020
Funding Lifeline for Gold Coast Theme Parks
Struggling Gold Coast theme parks with animal attractions will get a funding lifeline with a support package worth almost $95 million to be announced by the Morrison Government.