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 […]
Ms BELL (Moncrieff) (14:34): My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business. Will the minister outline to the House how the Morrison government is creating the right conditions for small businesses, including travel agents, to create jobs and drive our economic comeback from the COVID-19 recession? Mrs […]
Ms BELL (Moncrieff) (19:01): Perhaps it is common ground that we both agree we have grievances with our respective state governments. Certainly that is a position on which we agree. In my maiden speech, I talked about advocating for all those in my electorate and across the country on a number of social issues including domestic […]
Ms BELL (Moncrieff) (18:27): I rise to make a contribution to this debate across the chamber on the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Extension of Coronavirus Support) Bill 2020. I’d like to talk about some evidence the member for Dunkley was asking for. She said that those on the other side of the chamber stand […]
The strength of our local schools and community groups is vital for the welfare and success of Australians, of all ages and circumstances. For Moncrieff, I seek to highlight some of the groups and schools I have visited over the last two weeks, for the good work they do. They are all very deserving […]
Community Volunteer Awards On Thursday, 26 November I had the pleasure of presenting a Moncrieff Community Volunteer Award to Bill Crouch from the Rotary Club of Surfers Paradise and Volunteering Gold Coast. These awards are a way to recognise those who enrich our community with dedication and hard work. The contribution of our selfless Moncrieff […]