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 […]
The Prime Minister Scott Morrison and local member Angie Bell visited local Gold Coast manufacturers including Minerals Technologies at Carrara to discuss the Government’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy. Manufacturing adds $7 billion and 14,000 jobs to the Gold Coast economy. The Morrison Government is investing $1.5bn over the next four years to assist Australian manufacturing, and […]
‘We may not be able to control the economic waves, but we sure can surf them to the shore. An economic development board is the next logical, important step on our ride to recovery’.
The results of a comprehensive Gold Coast think tank event have now been released. The City Heart Taskforce, chaired by Moncrieff MP Angie Bell, has formed a satellite group to delve into the creation of an advocacy body, which emerged as the most popular suggestion at the Reimagine Gold Coast forum on August 22. An […]
The Morrison Government is backing regional tourism. Today on World Tourism Day, I am very pleased to announce a $50 million support package for regional tourism. The Gold Coast will benefit greatly, receiving $10 million. Last year more than a million international tourists visited the Gold Coast and spent over $1.34 billion. That was nearly […]
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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 […]
