Chris Whiting MP wants local sports clubs to move quickly to get funds from the new $51.3 million Return to Play recovery assistance package. The Palaszczuk Government program is supporting sport and active recreation clubs prepare for the easing of restrictions under Stage 2 of the COVID-19 Roadmap. “Local sporting clubs have been hugely […]
Chris Whiting MP is urging local small and micro business to quickly put in grant applications under a new $100 million Small Business COVID-19 Grants Program Chris Whiting said the $500 million concessional loans program for COVID-19 affected businesses was snapped up quickly and expected the same to happen for the grants programs “I […]
The Palaszczuk Government has announced more than $400 million in new and accelerated funding for Queensland roads to supercharge the state’s economy through the COVID-19 recovery. Chris Whiting Member for Bancroft said the road works would support or create jobs for the many local companies who rely on the State Government’s infrastructure program. “The Palaszczuk […]
Stats 0 new cases reported yesterday, 6 today Just over 1,000 Qlders have tested positive for COVID-19, over 700 have officially recovered Great going – but National Cabinet agreed on Thursday 16 April that social restrictions will remain in place for at least another four weeks. The Premier has asked Queenslanders to stay […]
Back to School! There will be more support measures for students to learn from home, including: An extra 5,254 laptops for families in need 5,000 simcards 4,000 dongles and hot spots New and repurposed laptops, iPads and internet devices from the Resources Industry and Two new hotlines for state school (1800 570 793) and early […]
Aus Music T Shirt Day Can’t go and see bands, so we support them by purchasing their merchandise Banans in Pyjamas $10.5 million in relief measures to support the arts sector. Stats 1,001 cases 5 new cases over night – going along at under 10 per day now Now have more people recocvered than currently […]
Today, I want to counter some of the REIQ’s comments about our renter’s assistance package One. We are not introducing rent waivers for every renter during this emergency. We are introducing a process for both tenants and landlords to negotiation a rent deferral, rent reduction or rent waiver for tenants ONLY who have lost their […]
Queensland children will learn from home for the first five weeks of Term 2. Children of essential workers & vulnerable children can attend school where they’ll be taught by their regular classroom teachers Staff will continue to work from the classroom Schools are talking directly with families about how and when they will receive learning […]
Stats Only 13 tested positive overnight Of 953 tested positive, 372 have recovered Border Restrictions – Two New Aspects First All Queenslanders returning home from interstate will require a new Queensland Entry Pass. All existing green entry and vehicle passes are void from today Saturday, April 11 Online applications can be made at qld.gov.au/border-pass. […]
Stats 9 new cases overnight as reported yesterday Now over 63,000 tests performed Clubs The State Government has handed Queensland pubs and clubs a three month deferral on gaming machine taxes The initiative is part of a broader relief package for clubs, restaurants and cafes payroll tax deferrals and refunds, low interest loans and […]
