Media Release – Ipswich Assist In Urgent Need Of Support Amidst Rising Cost Of Living Pressures
Ipswich Assist, a prominent charitable organization providing essential food and assistance to Ipswich residents in need is dealing with a substantial increase in demand with the cost- of- living crisis. Ipswich Assist Manager, Jason Budden, said: “We estimate that this year, Ipswich Assist will provide food, clothing, support and care to over 38,000 people.” “We […]
Media Release – Labor Spin On Bulkbilling Announcement
The Labor Albanese Government is weakening Medicare, not strengthening it. Health Minister Mark Butler appears to be reheating an old bulk billing announcement in an attempt to hide the fact that it has never been harder and more expensive to see a doctor. The truth is that Medicare is currently covering the least amount of […]
Media Release – Senator Scarr Appointed Shadow Assistant Minister For Multicultural Engagement
Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Peter Dutton MP today announced the appointment of Senator Paul Scarr to the position of Shadow Assistant Minister for Multicultural Engagement. Senator Paul Scarr said: “I am honoured to be appointed Shadow Assistant Minister for Multicultural Engagement. Since being elected in 2019, I have dedicated much time to establishing […]
Media Release – Staggering Decline In Bulk Billing Gp Medical Clinics In Ipswich
The electorate of Blair, encompassing much of Ipswich, has witnessed a staggering decline in GP medical clinics offering bulk billing during the course of 2023. Research revealed by locally based Senator Paul Scarr shows that the number of GP medical clinics offering bulk billing has fallen from 25 to 16 during 2023. This represents a […]
Media Release – Send A Strong Message At Ipswich West By-Election
Locally based LNP Senator Paul Scarr says the Ipswich West by-election is a unique opportunity for Ipswich residents to send a strong message to the Queensland Labor Government. “The people of Ipswich are tired of being taken for granted by the State Labor Government. This by-election provides a unique opportunity to say enough is enough. […]
Media Release – PM’s Broken Election Promise Hurts Ipswich Residents
Thousands of Ipswich residents will be worse off following the Labor Government’s broken election promise regarding the stage three Tax cuts. Locally based Senator Paul Scarr pointed to 2021 census data which indicates that over three thousand Ipswich residents will pay more tax because of Prime Minister Albanese’s broken promise. Senator Paul Scarr said: “Prime […]
Media Release – Infrastructure Projects Axed By Albanese Government
Springfield based Senator Paul Scarr says he is deeply concerned about the negative impacts for the Ipswich Region arising from the Albanese Labor Government’s infrastructure cuts and delays. “At the same time that the Albanese Labor Government is presiding over record rates of net overseas migration into Australia, it is cutting and delaying infrastructure projects. […]
Media Release – The People Of Ipswich Spoke The Loudest
Deputy Chair of the No Case and Liberal National Senator for Queensland Paul Scarr acknowledges the referendum results as an overwhelming rejection of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Voice to Parliament. Senator Paul Scarr said that the people of Australia have spoken and that the people of Ipswich were some of the loudest. “The referendum lost […]
Media Release – $1.1 Million For Lowood Minden Road In The Somerset Region
Somerset Regional Council will receive more than $1.1 million dollars to widen and strengthen 1.3 kilometres of Lowood Minden Road. Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce visited Lowood and Minden to announce the funding, with the Somerset one of 28 regions across Australia sharing in $56.2 million under the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program. The […]
Media Release – Morrison Government Delivers Ipswich Showgrounds Upgrade
The Morrison Government is investing $2 million to provide much needed facilities upgrades to the Ipswich Showgrounds. Ipswich-based LNP Senator Paul Scarr, said the funding would enable the Ipswich Show Society to undertake multiple projects as part of its Stage 3 Redevelopment, including upgrades to amenities and facilities for animal health and wellbeing. “This is […]