Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz is calling on kindergartens, schools, community organisations and local councils to apply for grant funding under round five of the Safer Communities Fund. Mr Buchholz said grants would be made available to eligible community organisations under round five, for initiatives aimed at reducing crime, violence, anti-social behaviour and other…
Assistant Minister and Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz will join the Federal Member for Moncrieff, Angie Bell MP alongside community members and the Lung Foundation Australia to raise awareness about lung cancer in the community. A free community morning tea will take place at the Nerang Bicentennial Hall on Thursday 31 October from 10:00am,…
The Forest Hill Community Development Association will receive funding under the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service Grants program, to maintain the Forest Hill War Memorial and ensure the community continues to acknowledge our service personnel. Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said the funding will go towards repairs on the Forest Hill War Memorial, located on…
Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz has announced the Regional Airports Program is now open for applications, providing an avenue to the Scenic Rim Regional Council and Boonah Aviation Incorporated (BAI) to partner with the regional airports program on upgrades. Scott Buchholz said the Regional Airports program supports productivity and safety upgrades at regional airports…
It's my honour to rise in the chamber and to respond to the Governor-General's speech. Can I say at the outset how deeply honoured I am to be returned as the member for Wright, representing an electorate that is arguably one of the most diverse in our nation. In the north, we have the Lockyer…
I'd like to start by thanking all the member in the House who have made a contribution to this debate this afternoon. From 1 January 2020 ships worldwide must use fuel that does not exceed 0.50 per cent sulphur by weight. This global sulphur standard has been adopted by the International Maritime Organization and is…
I thank the Deputy Speaker for the opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of the Honourable Tim Fischer to our nation. I had the pleasure of knowing Tim Fischer. In fact, before I came to this place, he appointed me chair of what was then referred to as the area consultative committees. They were an organisation…
The Hon. Scott Buchholz MP named Patron of the 2019 Jimboomba Relay For Life Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz will help fight back against cancer this October as Patron of the Jimboomba Relay For Life. Jimboomba’s Relay For Life is a community fundraising initiative where teams fundraise in the lead up to the event.…
Disaster assistance has been made available for the Scenic Rim communities of Canungra, Beechmont Township, Binna Burra, Sarabah and parts of Illinbah for those affected by severe bushfires currently burning in the region. Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport…
Beaudesert Golf Club today unveiled to the public its refurbished car park following a much-needed renovation. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said the project resurfaced the car park asphalt, repaired the pavement and stabilised the driveway for safer access. “The previous car park was in a poor state but this upgrade has removed trip…
