Dairy farmers, processors and representative organisations are encouraged to have their say to help shape Australia's first mandatory dairy code by consultation in Boonah on Thursday, 22 November. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz urged local farmers and stakeholders to take part and help improve contracts between farmers and processors. “We need farmers and processors…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz is encouraging all local residents to mark a significant milestone in Australia’s military history by commemorating the centenary of the Armistice that ended the fighting in the First World War. Scott Buchholz said from an Australian population of around 4.5 million, some 416,000 enlisted for service in the Great…
The Liberal Nationals Government will deliver additional tax relief to 16,562 small and medium businesses in Wright, five years earlier than planned. “This is good news for our local area – lower company tax means more investment, more jobs and higher wages,” Mr Buchholz said. “We will introduce legislation during this session of Parliament, fast-tracking…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has today welcomed the simplification of the Farm Household Allowance form for local farmers. Mr Buchholz said it is now easier for farmers to apply for the fortnightly Farm Household Allowance hardship payment and local farmers are urged to apply. “The application form has been cut by a third…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has announced $17,162 in funding under the Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grants program for the Laidley RSL Sub Branch. Scott Buchholz said the BEST grants support ex-service organisations like Laidley RSL Sub Branch in providing compensation and welfare assistance to the Defence and veteran communities. “This…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has welcomed the announcement that Lockyer Valley farmers can now access up to $2 million in low interest loans, double the previous limit of $1 million. Mr Buchholz said the LNP Government had also doubled the total funding available for low-interest loans in any given year to $500 million.…
A heavy vehicle route in Tarome will soon be more efficient, reliable and safer thanks to an upgrade funded under round six of the Liberal and Nationals’ Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program, Scott Buchholz says. “Getting product from paddock to plate is a vital part of Australia’s growing agriculture and transport industries, which…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has visited two U-turn facilities where work has commenced on improving safety at the Warrego Highway intersection of the new Toowoomba Second Range Crossing at Helidon Spa. Scott Buchholz said the new U-turn facilities will significantly reduce the crash risk at the intersection and allow safer movements for local…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz MP has welcomed the Coalition Government’s decision to make a medication for severe inflammatory spinal arthritis more affordable for local patients saving more than $15,000 a year. Almost 4,000 patients across Australia who are suffering from active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis will benefit when Simponi® (Golimumab) becomes available on the…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has encouraged students in the Scenic Rim, Fassifern and Lockyer Valley to apply for a Government-funded scholarship to study a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) course. Scott Buchholz said applications were now open for the $24 million Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships program. “Scholarships of up to $18,000…
