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Tag Archives: Gold Coast

OP ED: Gold Coast lifestyle not to be taken for granted

Local Issues, ArticlesBy Karen Andrews MP22 March 2022

The lifestyle we enjoy on the Gold Coast is something we shouldn’t take for granted. All the same things that make the Coast such an attractive place to live, work and study, make it just as attractive to organised criminals, drug smugglers, and bikie gangs. And when violence and crime overtakes a community, everyone suffers.…

OP ED: Rolling out the welcome mat as international border reopens

Community News, Releases, ArticlesBy Karen Andrews MP19 February 2022

On Monday, for the first time in almost two years, the Gold Coast will welcome back international tourists and travellers to our stunning part of the world. I want to thank Gold Coasters for their patience and resilience during what has been an extremely challenging time. Tourism is the lifeblood of the Gold Coast and…

TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW – ABC GOLD COAST – MORNINGS WITH MATT WEBBER

TranscriptsBy Karen Andrews MP13 December 2021

Topics: Queensland borders; importance of voting for a strong, stable Government at the next Federal election. MATT WEBBER: Minister for Home Affairs; Member for McPherson; Karen Andrews joins me. Hello. KAREN ANDREWS: Hello, Matt. How are you? MATT WEBBER: I’m going well – for the final time. I commend you for your punctuality; a lot…

Interview – ABC Gold Coast – Mornings with Matt Webber

TranscriptsBy Karen Andrews MP15 November 2021

Topics: Protests in Melbourne; trust in politics; cyber security. MATT WEBBER: Minister for Home Affairs and member for McPherson, Karen Andrews. Good morning to you. KAREN ANDREWS: Hi, Matt, how are you? MATT WEBBER: I’m well. Glorious day here on the Gold Coast; what’s not to love? KAREN ANDREWS: Beautiful. MATT WEBBER: I wanted to…

OP ED: We’ll reopen our borders – but not to crooks

ArticlesBy Karen Andrews MP13 November 2021

This week Queenslanders passed a significant milestone in our vaccine rollout – eighty per cent of us have now had a first dose! This is a significant achievement, and while more remains to be done, it’s an important step back to life as we knew it. I know many Gold Coasters are looking forward to…

TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW – SKY – THE KENNY REPORT

TranscriptsBy Karen Andrews MP14 October 2021

Topics: Cancellation of event to host Taliban spokesperson; Queensland Premier’s state border closures; gradual reopening of international borders in line with National Plan. CHRIS KENNY: Let’s go now to the Gold Coast and catch up with the Home Affairs Minister, Karen Andrews. Thanks for joining us. Minister, I’m really keen first up to get your…

Gold Coast jobs and communities supported through Federal funding

Community News, Local Issues, ReleasesBy Karen Andrews MP8 September 2021

Priority projects on the Gold Coast have received a Federal funding injection to support jobs and deliver essential services. The Morrison Government has accelerated funding of $2.84 million to the City of Gold Coast, the first 2021-22 quarterly payment in their $23m allocation, as part of the $2.7 billion Financial Assistance Grant program. Member for…

TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW – ABC RADIO GOLD COAST – MORNINGS WITH MATT WEBBER

TranscriptsBy Karen Andrews MP13 May 2021

Topics: 2021 Federal Budget, Gold Coast light rail, Andrew Lamming, treatment of women, Biloela family E&OE MATT WEBBER: Minister, a very good morning to you. KAREN ANDREWS: Good morning Matt, how are you? MATT WEBBER: I’m going particularly well, good to have you with us on the program. KAREN ANDREWS: Pleasure. MATT WEBBER: The Budget…

Gold Coast a winner from Government’s tourism package

Community News, ReleasesBy Karen Andrews MP12 March 2021

The Gold Coast will be one of the big winners from the Morrison Government’s new $1.2 billion tourism package offering 800,000 half-price airfares and extended support for local wildlife attractions and business events. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan said the support package would kickstart tourism in regions most impacted by international border…

Gold Coast to attract more students with $15m university funding

Community News, Local Issues, ReleasesBy Karen Andrews MP5 February 2021

The Gold Coast is already an attractive place to live and study, but a funding injection by the Morrison Government is expected to encourage even more students to the city. Southern Cross University, based at Coolangatta, will receive $15 million over four years, including $9.2 million in 2021 to deliver short courses and national priority…

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