Budget boosts funding for safe places to help women and children escaping violence

New emergency accommodation will be available for vulnerable women and children escaping violence in Logan and the Scenic Rim, following a $1,055,588.00 boost for the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation program. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz said the Morrison Government was investing more than $1 million for yourtown to expand existing accommodation to more people…

UNPRECEDENTED BOOST TO SERVICES SUPPORTING WOMEN, CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE AUSTRALIANS

The Morrison Government is delivering an unprecedented boost to services supporting women, children and vulnerable Australians. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz said the Morrison Government is standing up for our most vulnerable Australians, whether they be women and children at risk of or experiencing violence, people who had lost their jobs during the pandemic,…

BUDGET 2021-22: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EXPANDS LIFE-SAVING ROAD SAFETY INVESTMENT

  The Federal Budget commits an additional $1 billion to the Road Safety Program, as part of the Australian Government’s ongoing commitment to improving road safety and getting Australians home sooner sand safer.   Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the $1 billion funding injection will back…

LOWERING ENERGY COSTS FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS

Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has announced expressions of interest are now open for funding under the Morrison Governments Powering Communities Program. Community groups across the region can now express interest for funding under the program to lower energy costs, support local jobs and help reduce their environmental impact. Mr Buchholz said $67,700 was…

DISASTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR FLOOD-IMPACTED COUNCILS

Disaster assistance is now available to Councils in the Gold Coast, Logan and Scenic Rim following sustained heavy rainfall and ongoing flash-flooding across Southern Queensland. Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz whose electorate takes in the Scenic Rim Regional Council, as…

BOON FOR BOONAH WALKWAYS

The Morrison Governments investment in economic stimulus is flowing, with a number of local footpaths set to be upgraded or constructed for the first time. Right in the heart of Boonah, Melbourne and Cossart Streets which are critical entry ways to the Boonah Showgrounds and Caravan park are set to benefit. Federal Member for Wright,…