Media Release – Bridges And Heavy Vehicle Safety Funding Flows To The Somerset
Five projects across the Somerset region will receive a share of more than $290 million in Australian Government funding under Round 5 of the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) and Round 7 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP). Senator Paul Scarr said the timing couldn’t be better to see funding flow to deliver […]
Media Release – Bridges And Heavy Vehicle Safety Funding Flows To Groom
Four projects across Groom will receive a share of more than $290 million in Australian Government funding under Round 5 of the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) and Round 7 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP). Senator Paul Scarr said the timing couldn’t be better to see funding flow to deliver better and […]
Media Release – New Facilities For Students At Groves Christian College
Senator for Queensland Paul Scarr today announced Groves Christian College will benefit from a new carpark and student drop off zone thanks to a Coalition Government grant. Senator Scarr said the Australian Government would provide $170,000 towards the project through the Capital Grants Program, which provides funding for non-government schools to improve capital infrastructure. “Students […]
Media Release – Local Task Force To Aid Jobs Recovery In Ipswich And Region
Recognising the importance of local knowledge, the Australian Government is investing $62.8 million in a Local Jobs Program to support the recovery in the Ipswich region from COVID-19 to help Australians get back into work. As part of the program, 14 Employment Facilitators, in addition to the existing 11 facilitators, will be engaged to help […]
Media Release – Funding For Bushfire Projects To Drive Social And Economic Recovery
The Somerset region in line to share in $36.8 million for bushfire recovery projects, announced today by the Australian and Queensland governments. The funding will support a range of projects in 13 local council areas determined by the Queensland Government that were most heavily impacted by last year’s bushfire season, including Somerset Regional Council. Queensland […]
Media Release – Funding For Bushfire Projects To Drive Social And Economic Recovery
The Ipswich region in line to share in $36.8 million for bushfire recovery projects, announced today by the Australian and Queensland governments. The funding will support a range of projects in 13 local council areas determined by the Queensland Government that were most heavily impacted by last year’s bushfire season, including Ipswich City Council. Queensland […]
Media Release – Muslim Community Successful With Safer Communities Infrastructure Grants
Assistant Minister for Customs, Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon Jason Wood MP and Senator Paul Scarr has congratulated the Islamic College of Brisbane and the Islamic Charitable Organisation at the Kuraby Mosque on their successful projects receiving funding as part of the Safer Communities Fund round five infrastructure grants. Senator Paul Scarr welcomed […]
Media Release – Small Business Tax Cuts Kick In From July, 2020
Small and family businesses in Ipswich will be paying less tax as a result of legislated tax cuts passed by the Morrison Government. As the 2020-2021 financial year begins, incorporated small and family businesses with a turnover of less than $50 million will see their company tax rate reduced from 27.5% to 26%. Unincorporated businesses […]
Media Release – Show Of Support For Covid Impacted Rural, Regional Communities
The Australian Government is spending $36 million to support agricultural show societies recover from the effects of COVID-19, ensuring they can continue after the pandemic. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt agricultural shows, with most expected to be cancelled for 2020 in […]
Media Release – Show Of Support For Covid Impacted Rural, Regional Communities
The Australian Government is spending $36 million to support agricultural show societies recover from the effects of COVID-19, ensuring they can continue after the pandemic. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt agricultural shows, with most expected to be cancelled for 2020 in […]