Families in Wright will be an average of over $550 better off next financial year as a result of the Coaltion’s plan to scrap the Carbon Tax. Scott Buchholz, Federal Member for Wright said Kevin Rudd’s Carbon Tax adds to the cost of living. It is a tax on electricty, it’s a tax on gas…
Young families in Wright will receive much-needed assistance under the Coalitions Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme. Scott Buchholz, Federal Member for Wright said the Coalitions PPL scheme will strengthen the economy and help families when they need it most. When a new baby arrives there is no leave from mortgages, power and fuel bills,…
Scott Buchholz, Federal Member for Wright said a Coalition government will provide all local schools with funding certainty and honour all commitments for the next four years. “Schools need certainty and so the Coalition will match the dollar-for-dollar commitments already made by the government to schools over the next four years”, said Scott Buchholz. “The…
Scott Buchholz, Federal Member for Wright said the election is a clear choice between more of the same from Labor and real change from the Coalition. The choice between the major parties could not be clearer, said Mr. Buchholz. At this election, the Coalition offers strong, experienced and stable government, a stronger economy, stronger borders,…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz MP has championed Eat Local Week whilst in Canberra, sending an open invite to the weeks festivities for pollies and foodies alike. Before the House of Representatives, Mr. Buchholz highlighted for the public record the significance of agriculture and tourism in the Scenic Rim region and the important…
Scott Buchholz MP, the Federal Member for Wright, welcomed members of the Lockyer Valley Regional Youth Council (LVRC) to Parliament House in Canberra. Deputy Mayor, Tanya Milligan, Anita Baldo Youth Mentor, Janis Hall Coordinator and Aussie Philipsen provided escort to the 14 members on their journey from the Lockyer Valley to Canberra, in the LVRC…
Next week the Scenic Rim in my electorate will be holding its annual Eat Local Week. The festival is an annual region-wide, week-long event with a focus on fresh food, wine and all things grown and produced within the Scenic Rim. The area is diverse with agricultural and tourism industries working alongside one another and…
I rise to speak on the Banking Amendment (Unclaimed Money) Bill 2013 currently before the House. But before I do I would like to place on the public record, being a new member in this House, that I had the privilege of witnessing three excellent, outstanding valedictory statements by men who have served not only…
I continue my remarks on the Fair Work Amendment Bill 2013. There is an element of commonality that links this bill to most bills that are brought before this House by this government. The commonality is that it is a bill that introduces a new tax, or it is a bill that looks to increase…
I rise to speak on the Australian Education Bill 2012. Within the Australian psyche Labor owns the education portfolio. That is one of their cornerstones. The great reformist of education was Whitlam with free universities. They have a track record on education. With the bill before the House tonight, which is no more than nine…