Community News & Speeches

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.  

20 Mar | '2020

Speech-Moncrieff Bushfire Condolences

I wish to pass on our condolences, our prayers and our best wishes to those who have lost their homes, their businesses or, sadly, their loved ones and to convey the heaviness of our hearts to our fellow Queenslanders and, indeed, all Australians who have been directly impacted by these terrible fires.

31 Jan | '2020

Gold Coast Multicultural Hub Offically Open

Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs Jason Wood and Local MP Angie Bell officially opened a new Gold Coast Multicultural Hub in Southport today, designed to assist those from diverse backgrounds to integrate into the community.