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…
Despite a wild-held assumption that manufacturing is dead, firms in regional Queensland are investing in expansion and powering ahead. Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz recently visited Moore Trailers in Pittsworth, a firm that is currently preparing to double their size and production. Scott Buchholz said it was a pleasant surprise…
Fourteen additional dangerous crash sites on Queensland roads will be substantially improved over the next 12 months thanks to funding under the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s Black Spot Program. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said today’s announcement would see an additional $10.41 million delivered across the…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz joined with Queenslanders from across the State at the RNA Showgrounds for one of the largest agricultural showcase events of the year. The Royal Queensland Show, affectionately known as the ‘Ekka’ officially commenced on Friday 9 August. Scott Buchholz said it was the state’s biggest ‘coming together’ moment for…
The Liberal National Government has committed $150,000 to fund local community infrastructure projects across the electorate of Wright. Scott Buchholz said the Government has provided funding under Round 5 of the Stronger Communities Programme and he called for expressions of interest for local projects. “These investments are vital to delivering local community infrastructure for the…
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz has joined the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) in Toowoomba to launch the second annual Rural Road Safety Month. ARSF launched the Rural Road Safety Month in 2018 as a new initiative specifically aimed at reducing the rural road toll. This followed research that showed…
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz has joined the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) to launch the second annual Rural Road Safety Month. ARSF launched the Rural Road Safety Month in 2018 as a new initiative specifically aimed at reducing the rural road toll. This followed research that showed in 2018,…
