Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2015-2016, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2015-2016, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2015-2016, Appropriation Bill (No. 5) 2014-2015, Appropriation Bill (No. 6) 2014-2015

It is indeed a pleasure to be able to stand and deliver yet another appropriation speech. This is potentially our best budget that we have ever delivered from a government's perspective. It is always an honour to follow the member for Melbourne, who gave a stirring speech, but omitted to mention—it was probably just a…

SMALL BUSINESSES ARE THE BUDGET BIG WINNERS

The Abbott Government has improved it’s already stellar reputation on supporting small business and creating local jobs with the $5.5 billion Growing Jobs and Small Business package. Scott Buchholz, Federal Member for Wright says the package will go a long way to support small businesses including tradies in Wright to invest, hire and grow. “This…

BUDGET AIMS TO DELIVER JOBS TO WRIGHT

Jobs were an obvious focus of last night’s budget and measures included in the $5.5 million Growing Jobs and Small Business Package will support job opportunities for locals seeking work. Scott Buchholz, Federal Member for Wright, is eager to see the roll-out of the Government’s jobs initiatives in areas such as Beaudesert where unemployment is…