Families and small businesses on the Gold Coast will benefit from big savings under the Morrison Government’s new plan for affordable and reliable energy. The Morrison Government will: Stop the price gouging by the big energy companies by banning sneaky late payment penalties, requiring them to pass on savings in wholesale prices to customers, strengthening the regulator’s power to crack down…
Entering new frontiers, the Coalition Government has approved the Australian Space Agency’s Charter to support development of national civil space priorities. The Charter, released today, specifies that an independent, skills-based Advisory Board will provide advice to the Agency Head, Dr Megan Clark AC. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews says the Charter builds on the Coalition’s establishment of the Australian…
Member for McPherson, Karen Andrews, is today encouraging community organisations and local businesses to get on board to support the opening of round four of the Coalition Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP). Greater access to mobile services in regional Australia improve the ability to keep in contact with family and friends; allow better access by farmers to online services…
Like many of my colleagues in this place, one of my very great honours and duties is to distribute Australian flags to local schools, community groups and individuals in my electorate who request them. These flags are proudly carried to all corners of the globe by exchange students. They are proudly flown at RSLs and…
Local students in years 3 to 6 have the opportunity get creative in the lead up to Christmas to win great prizes and have their artwork feature on the official Christmas Card of Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews. “With the final term for the school year now underway, I am pleased to once again launch my annual McPherson Christmas…
21,602 southern Gold Coast small businesses are set to benefit from tax cuts delivered five years early, with the Federal Government passing legislation through the Parliament. “This is great news for small and medium-sized businesses on the southern Gold Coast and the locals they employ. We are delivering on our commitment and much earlier than expected,” Karen Andrews, Member for…
Member for McPherson, Karen Andrews, is encouraging Australians to acknowledge the enormous contribution of Australia’s carers this week. National Carers Week provides an opportunity to highlight the invaluable work of Australia’s 2.7 million unpaid carers to our families, communities and the nation. “One in eight Australians care for a family member or friend who needs support due to disability, age, mental illness, or long-term…
Mental health care for young Australians is set for a $51.8 million funding boost. Member for McPherson, Karen Andrews, said the Government’s extra investment in the national network of headspace centres and the digital portal, headspace, means young people will have access to around 14,000 additional services nationally, shorter wait times and extra clinical staff. “We want young people…
Australians experiencing financial hardship will benefit from $50 million in funding in the first of three Financial Wellbeing and Capability Activity grants announcements. Minister for Families and Social Services Paul Fletcher announced on 2 October 2018 that 65 organisations will use the funding to offer critical services in financial resilience across every state and territory. “This funding is designed…
The Liberal-Nationals Government will deliver additional tax relief to 21,602 small and medium businesses in McPherson, five years earlier than planned. “This is good news for McPherson – lower company tax means more investment, more jobs and higher wages,” Minister Andrews said. “We will introduce legislation during the next session of Parliament, fast-tracking our business tax relief for 21,602 small and…