29 QUEENSLAND PROJECTS BENEFIT FROM FEDERAL FUNDING

Drought-affected regional communities across North and North Western Queensland will benefit from new local infrastructure and community projects as part of a $207 million investment under Round 4 of the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s highly successful Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).

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SUGAR CODE WIN FOR FARMERS

AS North Queensland sugar growers prepare for the 2020 cane harvest, Townsville-based Senator Susan McDonald has highlighted the key role the Morrison Government’s Sugar Code of Conduct played recently in Tully.

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LIVE EXPORT WIN

QUEENSLAND Senator, Susan McDonald has welcomed a landmark court ruling against the Gillard Labor Federal Government’s ban on live exports, and hopes the current Government accepts the decision and pays the required compensation.

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DAIRY ROYAL COMMISSION CALL

Queensland Senator Susan McDonald has advised supermarkets and dairy processors that she will call a Royal Commission into what she describes as ongoing low payments to the state’s dairy farmers.

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LOCAL SOLUTIONS KEY TO REGIONAL QUEENSLAND BUSHFIRE RECOVERY

Queensland Senator Susan McDonald has welcomed the Morrison Government’s $448.5 million Regional Bushfire Recovery and Development Program which will provide parts of regional Queensland with the additional funding and expertise to revive its economy following the devastating 2019-20 bushfire season.

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$70M BOOST FOR COUNCILS IN KENNEDY

The Morrison Government has responded to calls for assistance by councils in North and North West Queensland by committing more than $70 million for road and community projects to support local jobs and businesses and boost local economies struggling under the effects of COVID-19.

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SMART FARMING INVESTMENT YIELDS POSITIVES

The Federal Government is investing more than $5 million – including nearly $200,000 in the federal electorate of Kennedy – to help equip farmers with new skills and knowledge to improve sustainability and their bottom line.

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NEW COVID-19 APP WILL HELP EASE RESTRICTIONS

The Australian Government today launches the new voluntary coronavirus app, COVIDSafe, an important public health initiative to help keep you, your family and your community safe from further spread of coronavirus through early notification of possible exposure.

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MSF SUGAR REVERSES MOLASSES STANCE

Queensland Senator, Susan McDonald, has hailed as a win for people power MSF Sugar’s decision to now supply Australian customers with molasses to help feed beef and dairy stock through winter.

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$165 million for regional air routes

Thanks to a significant investment from the Federal Government of up to an initial $165 million, Qantas and Virgin will operate a minimum domestic network servicing the most critical metropolitan and regional routes in Australia, with a heavy focus on Queensland routes.

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VISA CHANGES FOR PICKERS

The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government is making temporary changes to visa arrangements to help farmers access the workforce they need to secure Australia’s food and produce supply during COVID-19.
The changes allow those within the Pacific Labour Scheme, Seasonal Worker Program and working holiday makers to continue to work in agriculture and food processing until the coronavirus crisis has passed.

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