THE HON ANGUS TAYLOR MP SHADOW TREASURER, THE HON KAREN ANDREWS MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR MCPHERSON The test for this year’s federal budget was for the Government to build on the strong position it inherited from the Coalition to address the cost of living crisis bearing down on families and businesses across the southern Gold…
Exceptional Gold Coasters who make a positive difference to the local community will be recognised at the 2022 McPherson Community Achiever Awards in Robina today. This year, 75 locals will be acknowledged for their contribution by Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP, who has hosted the awards since being first elected in 2010. “It’s…
Work will soon begin on constructing an all-abilities access ramp at the Burleigh Heads RSL Memorial Hall, as part of the Morrison Government’s commitment to support ex-service organisations maintain important community connections. Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP said she was proud to support the Burleigh Heads RSL Sub-Branch with a grant of $49,650 under…
For over 120 years Australian troops have served around the world in defence of our country, our allies, and our values. One hundred and five years ago, our soldiers took part in the Third Battle of Ypres, the major Flanders offensive of 1917. Australian divisions participated in the battles of Menin Road, Polygon Wood,…
The $1 billion Varsity Lakes to Tugun M1 upgrades have reached a major milestone, with traffic now flowing through the Gold Coast’s first Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) in Burleigh. Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP said completion of the interchange, combined with the widening works and other upgrades, will see residents get home sooner and…
A southern Gold Coast attraction will become a hive of activity with a make-over and marketing campaign designed to lure domestic and international tourists. The Federal Government is supporting the project with an investment through the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program. Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP said Honeyworld – just off the Gold…
Topics: The state-of-the-art National Forensics Rapid Lab SIMON WALSH: Well, welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the official opening of the AFP’s National Forensic Rapid Laboratory Transportable Facility. My name’s Dr Simon Walsh. I’m the national manager of the Operational Science and Technology Command within the AFP and people from within my command will be people…
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…
Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP has written to the Department of Infrastructure expressing her strong opposition to any further extension of the current airport curfew exemption that has been provided to Qantas for freight flights. “There has been an exemption in place to help address supply chain issues during the pandemic,” Mrs Andrews explained.…
Australia will reopen to all fully vaccinated visa holders, welcoming the return of tourists, business travellers, and other visitors from 21 February. These changes will ensure we protect the health of Australians, while we continue to secure our economic recovery. Australia’s health system has demonstrated its resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, including though the recent…