Tourism operators on the Sunshine Coast to benefit from $70 million in support
Tourism operators both large and small on the Sunshine Coast who continue to face significant financial hardship will benefit from further targeted financial support from the Morrison Government in partnership with the Queensland State Government.
Meet me in September & October
Throughout September and October I will be taking part in Listening Posts, Coffee Catch ups, BBQs, and market stalls all over Fisher so there are plenty of opportunities to meet me to give me your feedback in the weeks to come.
One week left for local young people to raise their voices
Just seven days remain for people aged under 21 on the Sunshine Coast to enter the Raise Our Voice in Parliament campaign and get a speech they have written read out on the floor of the Australian Parliament.
Even faster internet on the Sunshine Coast
Thousands of customers in the Sunshine Coast electorate of Fisher are set to have access to ultrafast broadband following NBN Co’s announcement of thelatest trancheof suburbs and towns across Australia that will become eligible to upgrade to NBN’s Fibre to the Premises (FTTP). Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace said that the suburbs selected this […]
Parliamentary committee calls for a new national strategy on homelessness
Australian governments should work together to establish a ten-year national strategy on homelessness, according to a report of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs released today. In its report, the Committee makes 35 recommendations which propose a renewed approach to preventing and addressing homelessness in Australia. The Committee’s recommendations include […]
Federally funded new access road to ease congestion misery at Chancellor State College drop off
A new Federally funded access road between Scholar’s Drive and Columbia Street will reduce the daily gridlock for parents at Chancellor State College. The Scholars Drive Link Project, funded with a grant of $500,000 from the Morrison Government, will provide a one-way outlet for Scholar’s Drive, previously a cul-de-sac, allowing parents dropping off or picking […]
Construction underway on Wishlist’s most ambitious project
Shovels hit the ground today at the Birtinya site of Wishlist’s most ambitious project, WishlistCentre (Stage One). Serendipitously situated at 1 Bright Place, Wishlist Centre (Stage One) will provide affordabletransitionary accommodation, complemented by unique services to support patients and theirfamilies health journey. Wishlist CEO Lisa Rowe said the $14 million project would ‘up the ante’ […]
Sunshine Coast seafood exports to scale up with Morrison Government support
An $888,000 grant from the Australian Government has been awarded to Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) to develop and expand markets for Australian seafood exports. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Jonno Duniam and Member for Fisher, Andrew Wallace said the grant would develop and deliver the industry’s […]
Caloundra Men’s Shed begins new chapter of certainty and growth following Morrison Government grant
Caloundra Men’s Shed began a new chapter today with the official opening of its permanent new home. Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace joined members of the Men’s Shed this morning to cut the ribbon on the Federally funded new facility. Mr Wallace said that construction of the new shed was made possible by a […]
Community views sought on Mooloolah River Interchange
The community is being asked to have its say on plans for a future upgrade at the Mooloolah River Interchange, located on the Sunshine Coast south west of Mooloolaba. Federal Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, said he welcomed the views of the local community on this […]