The Australian and Queensland governments are continuing to invest in road safety with more than $18 million in joint funding unlocked to upgrade Beaudesert Beenleigh Road in Queensland. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Australian Government committed $14.4 million to the project, which will deliver a…
DetailsQueensland school leavers and job seekers will benefit from increased access to free or low-fee skills training under a significant investment through the JobTrainer Agreement to berolled out across Queensland. Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, said strengthening Australia’s skills and training system is a priority as the…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is investing in new and emerging technologies that will support jobs, strengthen our economy and reduce emissions. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the $1.9 billion investment package in future technologies to lower emissions would back jobs now and into the future, cut costs for households and improve the reliability of our energy…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is taking action to secure Australia’s long-term fuel supply, keep prices low for consumers and create over 1000 new jobs through a new domestic fuel security package. As part of our 2020-21 Budget, the Government will deliver a $211 million investment in new domestic diesel storage facilities, reforms to create a minimum onshore…
DetailsLogan commuters are being invited to share their ideas for the multimillion-dollar, Loganlea station relocation. A survey has been launched asking the community to contribute their experiences about public transport from Loganlea and what improvements they would like to see. The station will be located close to health and education precincts resulting in an improved…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is supporting millions of small businesses by helping to ensure they get paid on time. Legislation to implement the Payment Times Reporting Scheme was passed by the Senate today, which will put every big business on notice. Under the scheme, large businesses and applicable government enterprises with a total annual income of…
DetailsThe Morrison Government’s steadfast commitment to Medicare has been underlined by a record GP bulk billing rate of 87.5 per cent for 2019–20. The bulk billing rate in Forde was 88.7 per cent, meaning on average more than 8 out of 10 visits to the GP were provided with no out-of-pocket cost. “This is just…
DetailsRecognising the importance of local knowledge, the Australian Government is investing $62.8 million in a Local Jobs Program to support the recovery on the Gold Coast from COVID-19 to help Australians get back into work. As part of the program, 14 Employment Facilitators, in addition to the existing 11 facilitators, will be engaged to help…
DetailsMigrant groups, people with physical and intellectual disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Logan will be the focus of a new initiative aimed at ensuring all Australians can participate in sport and physical activity. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP welcomed the allocation of $644,080 in funding for Logan…
DetailsA virtual jobs fair to connect job seekers with local employers in the south-east Brisbane and Logan region will be held on Friday, 7 August 2020. Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, said the Brisbane South East and Logan virtual jobs fair is an opportunity for those looking for work to see what employment opportunities are available in their area. “As we…
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