I rise to speak on the Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2013, and just from listening to the previous speaker, I am glad that I am. About the comment that the resources belong to all Australians: I think there are a couple of little imaginary lines drawn on the map of…
I am cognisant of the time as we will be adjourning this debate soon, but in the time allowed for me I want to speak on the Clean Energy Legislation (Carbon Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 and related bills. Our government was elected with a mandate to scrap the carbon tax, and we are a government…
Grandcare Systems Pty Ltd and their Gold Coast Hinterland Treehouse resort have had their application for a Tourism Quality grant approved. The Gold Coast Hinterland Treehouse resort will be an Eco-tourism development located at Austinville aimed at a mid to high level luxury eco-tourism market. The profits of the Tourism Quality grant will go towards…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz this week announced Wright locals who would like the opportunity to attend Anzac Day commemorations at Gallipoli in 2015 can apply for the ballot now. The 100th anniversary of the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli will be a very significant commemorative occasion and…
Mr Deputy Speaker, I acknowledge your elevation to high office. I know that you will conduct your activities in the chair with the dignity that it deserves. In my electorate, we have four young people to congratulate and acknowledge. They are outstanding young local people who have received the prestigious Australian Student Prize for their…
Scott Buchholz, Federal Member for Wright, last week presented certificates to congratulate local young people who received Australian Government grants of up to $3000 to help them develop their talents and chase their dreams. The grants have been awarded under the Creative Young Stars program which provides individual grants of $500 and group grants of…
It was announced last week that November 12 will be the date when Governor General, Quentin Bryce, opens the 44th parliament and sitting resumes following the election. Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz, said he was excited to get the ball rolling on fulfilling some of the campaign promises which were made during the hard fought…
The Australian Electoral Commission has today formally declared Scott Buchholz as the Federal Member for Wright in the 44th Parliament. Mr Buchholz said that he was honoured to have been elected by the people of the Wright electorate for a second term, and that he looked forward to representing them in the new Government. I…
Re-elected Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz MP has been promoted from the back-bench and into the new Coalition government leadership team. Mr. Buchholz received an unexpected phone call from Prime Minister elect, Tony Abbot, offering him the position of Government Whip which he swiftly accepted. Its an honour and privilege to be asked to…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz, has secured $250,000 of federal funding for a much needed upgrade to the Boonah Showgrounds. The $250,000 will be put towards sealing the show grounds access roads, upgrade the arena lighting and replace a toilet block in the Caravan Park. Mr. Buchholz said the Boonah Showground is home…