Wright Electorate: Local Government

Local government elections were held in Queensland recently, and I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate the local mayors who were re-elected or elected in my region. From the Scenic Rim, I congratulate the new mayor, Tom Sharp, on his election. Tom Sharp defeated the former mayor, Greg Christensen. I’d like to pay tribute…

Speech

Australian Caravan Industry

Today, out on the lawns of our amazing parliament, there’s a gathering of the Australian caravan industry—proud Australian manufacturers of caravans, displaying their products. It’s an industry which is doing us very proud. Before I share some statistics with the parliament about the impact of the caravan industry on Australia, I want to acknowledge the…

The Help to Buy Bill 2023

Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (17:11): The Help to Buy Bill 2023 is definitely a bill that impassions the spirits of both sides of the House. Madam Deputy Speaker, you have heard from speaker after speaker in this place from the coalition about our enthusiasm for Australians to own their own homes. It is in our DNA.…

Merv Kurz – Springbrook

I rise to inform the House of an extraordinary individual, Merv Kurz from Springbrook. I offer his name into the Hansard for the extraordinary contribution he’s made over five decades to that community. I recently attended a community event in Springbrook where we celebrated Merv’s 87 years of life, but we also recognised his 55-year commitment to…

Beaudesert State High School

Today I’d like to acknowledge and congratulate all the students at Beaudesert State High School on their recent leadership ceremony. Last week I had the pleasure of attending the ceremony. The true respect, talent and regard of the school’s students was on full display. I want to congratulate Phoenix Brooks and Jack Smith on their…

Appropriation Bill 2024

It’s always a great pleasure to speak on an appropriation bill because it gives me an opportunity to speak about some amazing things that are happening in my electorate. I want to take the opportunity to acknowledge some of the local government representatives that are going around again. My electorate is made up of four…

Wright Electorate: Natural Disasters

This is my 14th year of service in this parliament. Unfortunately, it’s about the 10th time I’ve got to my feet after returning from the break to share with the House natural disasters that have happened in my electorate, the first one being in 2010, with the Grantham floods, which very sadly took 35 lives.…