Media Release – Grants To Boost Exporters’ In Ipswich Region
Senator Paul Scarr has urged exporters in the Ipswich region to take advantage of the Coalition Government’s improved export grants program. Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) support Australian small to medium enterprises to become successful exporters by co-funding international marketing and promotional expenses; driving export growth and local jobs. “The Coalition Government has provided $214.5 […]
Media Release – More Help For Ipswich And Somerset Businesses Hit By COVID-19
Local Senator Paul Scarr has welcomed the extra help for Ipswich and Somerset businesses hit by COVID-19 announced in the Queensland support package this afternoon. Senator Scarr said the 50/50 funding agreement between the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments would see the value of the Queensland COVID-19 Business Support Grants rise from $260 million to $600 […]
Media Release – Modern Manufacturing Initiative – Collaboration Stream
The Morrison Government is offering $800 million to co-fund up to one-third of eligible projects aimed at boosting output and competitiveness in National Manufacturing Priority (NMP) areas. Senator Paul Scarr said Ipswich was home to manufacturers in the six NMP areas of resources technology and critical minerals processing, food and beverage manufacturing, medical products, recycling […]
Media Release – Off-Road Racing Grant For Veterans’ Health
An adrenaline-based off-road racing program supporting the mental health and wellbeing of younger veterans and particularly women in the Ipswich region has received a $48,000 grant through the Morrison Government’s Supporting Younger Veterans Grants program. Local LNP Senator Paul Scarr said the grant to veteran volunteer-run Raemus Rover Off-Road Racing at Karalee would help the […]
Media Release – Backing The Brisbane Jets
Senator Paul Scarr has got firmly behind the Brisbane Jets in their bid to join the National Rugby League (NRL) competition by offering to drive Australian Rugby League Commission Chairman Peter V’landys AM, around the region to gauge support for the Jets Meeting in Springfield with Brisbane Jets NRL Bid 23 Director Chris Mangan in […]
Media Release – LRCIP Media Op Mayor Harding & Sen Scarr
Ten shovel-ready projects are set to begin in Ipswich thanks to funding from the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCIP). Mayor Teresa Harding said it was a huge boost to the region and would help promote jobs, growth and investment. “I am very pleased to advise that Ipswich City Council has received […]
Media Release – Even Faster Internet For Ipswich Region
Ipswich region residents are set to be among the next 900,000 premises to benefit from access to ultrafast internet speeds, after NBN Co announced the next tranche of its $4.5 billion network investment plan. Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, said that work on the 200,000 premises […]
Media Release – Blair And Oxley Electorates Receive Grants To Show Their Commemortive Spirit
War memorial groups, Mount Crosby State School , Ripley Valley State Secondary College and the Pipes and Drums National Servicemens’ Memorial Band at Forest Lake in the Federal electorates of Blair and Oxley will soon receive funds for commemorative projects and, in the case of the band, new tartan kilts. Local region Senator, Paul Scarr, […]
Media Release – Ipswich Business Owners Hear From Minister On Super
Senator Hume knows superannuation having previously worked as a senior policy adviser at AustralianSuper, National Australia Bank, Rothschild and Deutsche Bank. Senator for Victoria since 2016, representing the Liberal Party. She has been Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy. Sen Hume was recently appointed Minister for Women’s Economic Security. Senator Scarr he’s […]
Media Release – Chamber Of Commerce Hears Of Super Reforms
Reforming the superannuation system to ensure it worked harder for all Australians was a key focus for the Morrison Federal Government. Addressing the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce breakfast this week, Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy and Minister for Women’s Economic Security, Senator Jane Hume, said superannuation needed overhauling to cut waste, […]