Scott Buchholz, Federal Member for Wright today announced the Darcy Edmunds Bridge near Cusack Lane will receive $1.4 million worth of repair and upgrades as part of the Australian Government’s new Bridge Renewal Programme. Mr Buchholz welcomed the announcement and believes the local community will be excited to hear this news. “This bridge has been…
Scott Buchholz, Federal Member for Wright today announced the Middleton Bridge in Lockrose will receive $646,000 worth of repair and upgrades as part of the first round of the Australian Government’s new Bridge Renewal Programme. Mr Buchholz welcomed the announcement and believes the local community will be excited to hear this news. “This bridge has…
The Scenic Rim will be hosting 11 Green Army projects across the region, creating local jobs and improving the local environment. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz is excited by the number of projects announced for the region and the level of interest local groups have shown in the Green Army initiative. The Green…
I rise to speak on Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2014-2015, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2014-2015 and Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 2) 2014. It is always a pleasure to follow the member for Rankin, who sits on the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics with me. The member for Rankin made some very cordial…
Member for Wright Scott Buchholz today announced funding of $1.262 million to fix a significant dangerous road black spot in Mount Nathan to the relief of local residents. The approved project is: $1.262 million to widen and seal shoulders, install guard rail and apply centre line markings on a 500 m section of Beaudesert-Nerang Road…
Member for Wright Scott Buchholz and Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Steve Jones today announced funding of $585, 000 to fix a significant dangerous road black spot in Lower Tenthill and Gatton. The approved projects are: $425, 000 to improve the intersection alignment and signage and install street lighting at the intersection of Tenthill Creek…
Member for Wright Scott Buchholz and Scenic Rim Regional Mayor John Brent today announced funding of $481, 000 to fix significant road black spots in the Scenic Rim. The approved projects are: $223, 000 to relocate a power pole, resurface the intersection and upgrade the line marking at the intersection of Anna Street and Eaglesfield…
It gives me great pleasure to stand here in the House and give an overview of, and speak to, the Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2014 Measures No. 7) Bill 2014. The bill has its complexities. It has seven schedules to it. Schedule 1 provides for fairer taxation of excess, non-concessional superannuation contributions. Schedule 2…
Libby O’Brien of Beaudesert was one of three young women who took out the Country to Canberra Essay competition which is a national initiative empowering rural girls to reach their leadership potential. As part of the award, Libby and the other winners spent last week in Canberra attending a luncheon and meeting with several Government…
Homes and businesses across Wright are a step closer to getting the National Broadband Network, with build announced to commence on the network during 2015. Wright 19600 Cedar Vale, Jimboomba, Mundoolun, South Maclean, Cedar Grove 4800 Forest Hill, Glenore Grove, Hatton Vale, Kensington Grove, Laidley, Laidley Heights, Lockrose, Plainland, Regency Downs, Summerholm, Brightview 5800 Gleneagle,…