Despite a wild-held assumption that manufacturing is dead, firms in regional Queensland are investing in expansion and powering ahead. Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz recently visited Moore Trailers in Pittsworth, a firm that is currently preparing to double their size and production. Scott Buchholz said it was a pleasant surprise…
Fourteen additional dangerous crash sites on Queensland roads will be substantially improved over the next 12 months thanks to funding under the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s Black Spot Program. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said today’s announcement would see an additional $10.41 million delivered across the…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz joined with Queenslanders from across the State at the RNA Showgrounds for one of the largest agricultural showcase events of the year. The Royal Queensland Show, affectionately known as the ‘Ekka’ officially commenced on Friday 9 August. Scott Buchholz said it was the state’s biggest ‘coming together’ moment for…
The Liberal National Government has committed $150,000 to fund local community infrastructure projects across the electorate of Wright. Scott Buchholz said the Government has provided funding under Round 5 of the Stronger Communities Programme and he called for expressions of interest for local projects. “These investments are vital to delivering local community infrastructure for the…
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz has joined the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) in Toowoomba to launch the second annual Rural Road Safety Month. ARSF launched the Rural Road Safety Month in 2018 as a new initiative specifically aimed at reducing the rural road toll. This followed research that showed…
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz has joined the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) to launch the second annual Rural Road Safety Month. ARSF launched the Rural Road Safety Month in 2018 as a new initiative specifically aimed at reducing the rural road toll. This followed research that showed in 2018,…
Local community leaders have thanked President of the Canungra Sport and Recreation Grounds, Wayne Reiser for his continued service to the local community. Mr Reiser was expected to step down at the most recent annual general meeting, but he opted to continue his service for another term. Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said Wayne was…
The latest roadside drug testing figures have been released with the results showing a seven per cent rise in testing nationwide from 2017 to 2018 – helping to drive down road deaths across the country. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the data shows commitment from all…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright—Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport) (15:38): It is a great opportunity to stand at the despatch box and talk about this government's infrastructure achievements in regional Australia. The minister rightly pointed out the infrastructure projects that are happening across our capital cities. But we must not forget the lion's share…
New equipment, minor building works, air conditioning or additional support to help students could soon be on the way for schools across the region, with the Australian Government providing between $1,000 and $20,000 for projects to improve the learning environment of local schools. Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said the Local Schools Community Fund…