Monthly Archives: February 2020

STATEMENT: $75,000 GRANTS TO ASSIST PRIMARY PRODUCERS

I welcome with open arms the announcement of grants being made available to primary producers in the Scenic Rim and Lockyer Valley. These farmers have been hit by drought and fire; we know first-hand that many producers lost infrastructure, assets, stock and in particular fencing. The Prime Minister committed our government to helping communities to…

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DELIVERS CASH FOR DROUGHT HIT FARMERS

Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has announced eligible drought-hit farmers in the Scenic Rim will soon have access to cash payments of up to $3000 as the drought continues. Scott Buchholz has been lobbying for further support for the Scenic Rim, under the Drought Communities Programme (DCP) and Drought Communities Support Initiative (DCSI). Last…