Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz has this week taken his fight Canberra, calling on Parliament to extend funding for the National School Chaplaincy Program. “I rose in Parliament this week to add my voice to the many voices advocating for our school chaplains and the National School Chaplaincy Program,” Mr Buchholz said. “Chaplains make…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (13:34): I rise in the House to add my voice to the many voices advocating for our school chaplaincies and the National School Chaplaincy Program. The chaplains make a real difference in our school communities, and, with the support of the Scripture Union chaplaincy, our chappies bring their listening ears and their…
Drivers are set to benefit from a safer and smoother journey through the Lockyer Valley following completion of the Postmans Ridge Road realignment works as part of the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing (TSRC). Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said the opening of the new realignment and Murphys Creek Road overpass would improve connections as…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (19:45): I rise today to call out Labor's favourite political tactic, and that would be the old class warfare dog whistle—rich versus poor; haves versus have-nots; a black and white, zero-sum game that holds to the socialist ideals and those communist undertones. It's such a poor and lazy substitute for a real, wholesome…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (16:11): I recently had the pleasure to attend the Beaudesert State High School's leadership induction ceremony and congratulated each of the students on reaching their final years in their step on their schooling journey. I challenged them to follow the exemplary work of the class of 2017. This year's seniors have very…
16 local young athletes are on track for a bright future after receiving a $500 Local Sporting Champions Grant to pursue their sporting dreams. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz presented the awards in a special ceremony and praised the inspiring sporting stars for their success on the track, field and court. “These young athletes…
The Beaudesert RSL Sub Branch will take their services on the road after receiving a boost through the Federal Government’s Veteran and Community Grants Program. The Beaudesert RSL Sub Branch received $20,396.09 to help with the cost of purchasing, furnishing and maintaining the Dr Robert Maher Welfare Trailer. Senior Vice President Steve Monteath said the…
Local residents are being encouraged to support a petition by Federal MP Scott Buchholz to extend funding for the successful National School Chaplaincy Program in the lead up to the 2018 Federal Budget. “When I visit local schools I get tremendous feedback about the value of our local “Chappies”. They make a real difference in…
Works have begun at the Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Parish Community Centre in Gatton to provide a safer and more welcoming environment for the local community. The Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Parish received $20,000 through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program to bitumen the car park and install air conditioning and…
Kindy kids across Wright are smiling after benefiting from a more than $400 million preschool funding boost announced by the Coalition Government. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said $2.85 million for 2,220 local kindergarteners would ensure local children had access to 15 hours of quality early learning before they start school. “The Coalition Government…