Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz MP has championed Eat Local Week whilst in Canberra, sending an open invite to the weeks festivities for pollies and foodies alike. Before the House of Representatives, Mr. Buchholz highlighted for the public record the significance of agriculture and tourism in the Scenic Rim region and the important…
Scott Buchholz MP, the Federal Member for Wright, welcomed members of the Lockyer Valley Regional Youth Council (LVRC) to Parliament House in Canberra. Deputy Mayor, Tanya Milligan, Anita Baldo Youth Mentor, Janis Hall Coordinator and Aussie Philipsen provided escort to the 14 members on their journey from the Lockyer Valley to Canberra, in the LVRC…
Next week the Scenic Rim in my electorate will be holding its annual Eat Local Week. The festival is an annual region-wide, week-long event with a focus on fresh food, wine and all things grown and produced within the Scenic Rim. The area is diverse with agricultural and tourism industries working alongside one another and…
I rise to speak on the Banking Amendment (Unclaimed Money) Bill 2013 currently before the House. But before I do I would like to place on the public record, being a new member in this House, that I had the privilege of witnessing three excellent, outstanding valedictory statements by men who have served not only…
I continue my remarks on the Fair Work Amendment Bill 2013. There is an element of commonality that links this bill to most bills that are brought before this House by this government. The commonality is that it is a bill that introduces a new tax, or it is a bill that looks to increase…
I rise to speak on the Australian Education Bill 2012. Within the Australian psyche Labor owns the education portfolio. That is one of their cornerstones. The great reformist of education was Whitlam with free universities. They have a track record on education. With the bill before the House tonight, which is no more than nine…