The Palaszczuk Government has a range of grants that are available for small business to access, to help them grown their business. To help them prepare, plan and apply I am encouraging local small businesses to take a look at the 2019-20 Small Business Grants Schedule. I know how busy life can be for small […]
The Palaszczuk Government wants to hear from building sub-contractors who has been ripped off said Chris Whiting MP. The Special Joint Taskforce is now investigating allegations of fraudulent behaviour around non-payment of subbies in Queensland. “We need to hear from building industry workers and sub-contractors who have had their entitlements taken away,” Chris Whiting said. […]
The Brisbane Airport Community Giving Fund is open and seeking applications. The fund is available to eligible school, community, individuals and organisations and it is focused on health & wellbeing, safety, sport, education as well as other community benefit initiatives. The Community Giving Fund consists of two programs: The Giving Fund: This provides cash grants to community […]
I am calling on locals in North Lakes, Deception Bay and Burpengary East to become a “Lift Legend” over the Christmas New Year holiday. The Lift Legend campaign from the Palaszczuk Government aims to halt drink driving over the festive season by encouraging Queenslanders to plan ahead and organise a Lift Legend. Lift Legends will be […]
The Palaszczuk Government has brought in the next stage of the building industry fairness reforms to ensure everyone working in the building industry is paid in full, on time and every time. From 17 December 2018, every invoice from a subbie, must receive a payment schedule within 15 business days, or be paid in full […]
This week the Palaszczuk Government is putting power back in the hands of motorists in Queensland, Chris Whiting MP said. This week the Queensland Government launched a two-year trial that requires all fuel retailers to report their fuel prices. Fuel reporting apps and websites have been around for a while now, but they do not […]
The Small Business Entrepreneur Grants Program is now open for applications and I want to see our local small businesses to take up this opportunity. Local entrepreneurs can get up to $5000 in matched funding to help give their business a boost. The funding can be used for professional advice and support for business planning, […]
The Palaszczuk Government is set to examine if there are threats to the privacy of Queenslanders from new tracking and surveillance technology. The Queensland Law Reform Commission (QLRC) will look at the need to strengthen legislation around the use of surveillance devices and technologies in both the civil and workplace environments, said Member for Bancroft […]
Applications are still open for the Palaszczuk Government’s Business Growth Fund, Chris Whiting MP said. The fund provides help for small businesses to grow through targeted assistance to purchase specialised equipment or access professional advice. “Committing funds can be challenging for small business owners, and the Business Growth Fund will provide them a much needed […]
The Palaszczuk Government’s new Buy Queensland procurement policy can provide massive economic benefits for local businesses in the Bancroft electorate, says Chris Whiting MP. Chris Whiting is calling on local workers and businesses to give feedback on a consultation paper on the Queensland Small Business Procurement Commitment “There are huge opportunities created for Queensland businesses […]