It’s officially summer tomorrow and scorching new figures show the sun safety message isn’t sinking in, with half of all Queenslanders getting sunburnt every year. The Health of Queenslanders 2018 report revealed that only one in two children and one in five adults used daily sun protection and that 54 per cent of adults and 46 per cent of children were…
Small businesses will feel more secure, with the launch of a new $10 million cyber security initiative today. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews said the grants initiative forms part of the Liberal-National Government’s Cyber Security Small Business Program. “The Liberal-National Government recognises that confidence in the security of data is vital both to businesses and their customers, and…
Gold Coast MP, Karen Andrews has today welcomed the Liberal National Government’s $100 million announcement that Australians fighting cancer will soon benefit when five new cancer listings are made available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Mrs Andrews said, “From December 1, eligible patients throughout the region with certain forms of leukaemia, advanced tumours of the intestine and pancreas, melanoma, bowel cancer…
The Coalition Government welcomes legislation passing through the New South Wales Parliament to protect subcontractors working in the state’s construction industry. The reforms in NSW adopt key recommendations of the national Review of Security of Payment Laws. Conducted by John Murray AM, the Review made 86 recommendations to improve protections for small businesses and address the high insolvency rates in the construction…
Gold Coast MP Karen Andrews is calling on the local community to support the Currumbin Community Special School E-waste Warriors by donating E-waste to the school. Mrs Andrews said “I recently visited the Currumbin Community Special School E-waste Warriors and was so impressed with the program. Recycling unwanted E-waste provides wonderful learning outcomes for their students. I encourage the local…
Two new landmark reports will guide the Coalition Government’s actions to make Australia a world leader in cyber security by creating the expertise and jobs we need to succeed in this rapidly expanding and critical global market. The global cyber security market is expected to be worth US$250 billion by 2026 and the Coalition Government is committed to ensuring we…
Retirees on the Gold Coast stand to lose thousands of dollars from their nest egg every year under Labor’s retiree tax. “There are more than 17,000 locals whose hard earned savings will be raided by Labor through its retiree tax,” local Gold Coast MP, Karen Andrews said. “Of those adversely impacted, on average, individuals lose $2,200 a year…
Nominations are now open for the 2019 McPherson Community Awards, which celebrate the outstanding contributions residents make to our local community. Federal Member for McPherson, Karen Andrews, says the awards highlight the invaluable support volunteers give to local organisations and clubs. “Australians are renowned for their dedicated service to a wide variety of community groups, events, and local activities, and the…
More of the Gold Coast’s youngest minds will get the opportunity to learn a foreign language with an expansion to the Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program. ELLA uses a play-based digital application to teach preschool children a second language. Local MP Karen Andrews said the expansion of the ELLA program into more preschools and primary schools will give many more…
The Coalition Government has officially launched Australian Astronomical Optics (AAO), a new national optical astronomy entity. AAO will bring together and boost Australia’s existing strengths in optical technology. The AAO will take on a commercial and industry focus, while continuing strong engagement with the global community by designing and developing equipment for world-leading facilities. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews…