Category Archives: Media Releases

Buchholz welcomes COVID-19 Coordination Commission

Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz has welcomed the Prime Ministers announcement of a National COVID-19 Coordination Commission (NCCC) . Minister Buchholz said the Commission would work to anticipate and mitigate the economic and social effects of the global coronavirus pandemic and work with Ministers and industry to resolve matters of national significance. Welcoming the appointment of Mr Neville Power as Chairman,…

AUSTRALIA.GOV.AU LAUNCHED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE, UP TO DATE INFORMATION

The Australian Government has launched a dedicated website in response to the COVID-19 crisis, to support the flow of accurate information in a timely manner to the public. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz said there had been many reports of misinformation in the community and this was causing anxiety, fear and was impacting on…

FOOD SUPPLIES SUFFICIENT, RESIDENTS URGED NOT TO BULK-BUY

Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has reassured the community that Australia has sufficient food supplies, stock and capacity for all Australians. “We have seen reports from food retailers that demand is three times that experienced at Christmas time. “Staff are doing their best to keep shelves stocked – and it isn’t a supply issue…

ECONOMIC SUPPORT FOR HOUSEHOLDS, BUSINESSES AS WE ALL FIGHT THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS

Today the Australian Government has announced a comprehensive economic package, to support businesses, secure jobs and ease the burden on Australians as a result of the Coronavirus. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz said the Prime Minister, Treasurer and entire Government was working hard to protect the Australian economy and build a bridge to recovery…

GOVERNMENT ACTION TO SECURE MEDICINES

Australian medicine supplies remain strong, however there has been an increasing demand in recent weeks. As a result, some community pharmacies have reported strain on supply of some medicines. Earlier today, the Minister for Health announced that in response to these challenges and to support vulnerable Australians relying on these medicines – new limits would…

ECONOMIC RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS

Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has welcomed the Morrison Government’s announcement of a $17.6 billion economic plan to keep Australians in jobs, keep businesses in business and support households and the Australian economy as the world deals with the significant challenges posed by the spread of the coronavirus. “Our targeted stimulus package is focused…

ASSISTANT MINISTER WELCOMES ATA’S ‘RESPONSIBLE DECISION’

Earlier today the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) announced the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming Trucking Australia 2020 conference, scheduled for 1-3 April. Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz who was scheduled to attend the three day event and speak, has welcomed the decision of the ATA and the entire Trucking…

TRUCKING GREAT FUTURE FOR HEAVY VEHICLE SECTOR

New safety and productivity initiatives that will help the freight industry were the focus of the Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association 2020 Conference held in Tamworth today. Speaking at the conference, Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz said a combination of targeted infrastructure investment and road freight policy work will…