Member for Wright Scott Buchholz says local businesses in Wright are another step closer to realising the enormous opportunities created by the Free Trade Agreement with China, after implementing legislation passed the Senate today. “The Government has worked hard to ensure this high-quality agreement with our biggest trading partner enters into force before the end…
Community organisations in our region are encouraged to apply for a grant under the $20 million Volunteer Grant funding. Scott Buchholz, Member for Wright, said the grants of up to $5000 are available for community organisation to assist the work of their volunteers. “This is a great opportunity for our local community organisations to apply…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz is excited to announce the second annual Wright Community Contribution Awards are now open. The Awards were created last year as a way for the broader community to recognise and give thanks to those who devote time to helping others. Mr Buchholz is eager to see an even bigger…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz, has successfully lobbied the Government for improvements to local mobile coverage and has today announced that 3 new mobile base-stations will be installed near Boonah-Rathdowney Road, Mount Sylvia and at Darlington. The new station is being built as part of the Abbott Government’s Mobile Blackspot Programme aimed at eradicating…
The 2015 Budget delivered a $4.4 billion package aimed at giving parents more choices in child care and opening up their opportunities to work. Scott Buchholz, Federal Member for Wright believes families in areas such as Jimboomba and Logan Village will reap the benefits of a simplified child care system. “I have spoken to a…
Jobs were an obvious focus of last night’s budget and measures included in the $5.5 million Growing Jobs and Small Business Package will support job opportunities for locals seeking work. Scott Buchholz, Federal Member for Wright, is eager to see the roll-out of the Government’s jobs initiatives in areas such as Beaudesert where unemployment is…
The Abbott Government has improved it’s already stellar reputation on supporting small business and creating local jobs with the $5.5 billion Growing Jobs and Small Business package. Scott Buchholz, Federal Member for Wright says the package will go a long way to support small businesses including tradies in Wright to invest, hire and grow. “This…
The Tamborine Mountain Men’s Shed has received a $5500 from the Federal Government as part of the National Shed Development programme. The money will be spent on constructing a colorbond awning for the front of the building to connect the shed and the toilet, there will also be a concrete slab laid. Federal Member for…
Beaudesert manufacturer GELITA Australia Pty Ltd will be embarking on an ambitious expansion of their local operations estimated to cost $6.5 million. GELITA will be making this advancement with the support of a $1.25 million grant from the Australian Government’s Manufacturing Transition Programme. Announcing the investment Scott Buchholz, Federal Member for Wright said that the…
The Coalition Government this week has honoured their election commitment and announced that it will be introducing legislation to improve the way that unclaimed money in savings accounts and life insurance policies is managed. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz, has been a long-term supporter of the Governments plans to reverse the changes Labor introduced…