THE Scenic Rim will be able to build up its resilience to natural disasters from floods to bushfires after being granted $248,337 in Commonwealth-State joint funding. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz, Member for Beaudesert Jon Krause and Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen welcomed Tuesday’s announcement of Natural Disaster Resilience Program funding for the region.…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (13:37): I rise to inform the House that soldiers serving abroad will very soon get a taste of country hospitality from my electorate. The Fassifern Rotary Club has put together 60 gift packs to send over to our serving soldiers, made up of local product, stuff I have taken from the office,…
THE Lockyer Valley Regional Council will be able to build up its resilience to floods in Gatton after being granted $150,000 in Commonwealth-State joint funding. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz, Member for Lockyer Ian Rickuss and Lockyer Valley Mayor Tanya Milligan welcomed Tuesday’s announcement of Natural Disaster Resilience Program funding for the region. The…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (19:35): It gives me great pleasure to stand here tonight in the federal parliament and acknowledge the contribution of all the members not only here but also in our state houses. To serve in public office, to make a contribution to your nation, is an incredibly humbling experience. Nothing gives me greater…
FARMERS and tourism operators in the electorate of Wright have finally been given certainty on the backpacker tax after the federal government on Monday, November 28 announced a 15 per cent tax rate for working holidaymakers. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said it was a relief to be able to provide answers for local…
Mr BUCHHOLZ Wright) (10:27): Earlier today, this chamber was fortuitously full of women. I was outside checking my phone, where I was reading the speech I am about to make about an inspirational young woman from my electorate. I stand here today to applaud a young lady in my electorate by the name of Kaitlin…
REGIONAL and rural communities will be the big winners out of a new federal government fund designed to build local economies. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said the $297 million Building Better Regions Fund would invest in projects which create jobs, boost local economies and strengthen communities outside the major capital cities. “Locals know…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (13:37): I rise to shine a spotlight on a local Paralympian in my electorate. Claire Keefer is a 21-year-old short-statured athlete from Withcott in my electorate who recently competed in the Rio 2016 Paralympics. She competes in two events—both the shot-put and the discus. Before going to Rio, Claire spoke to some…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (16:33): If you live in regional Australia and you rely on rainwater then you know firsthand the annual pilgrimage that you will make up a ladder to clean the gutters out. My electorate is going to fix that. Eaves Water System, an innovative guttering business in my electorate, is going commercial after…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (12:17): I rise to speak on this bill because this government continues to honour its commitment to veterans and the veteran community by recognising the unique nature of the military service. The Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2016 contains three measures to support veterans. It gives me great…