Greater certainty for casuals and small business on the Sunshine Coast
The Morrison Government has delivered more certainty to casual workers and small businesses on the Sunshine Coast as our region recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic by passing landmark reforms in the Senate today. Under the legislation the Sunshine Coast’s casual workers will have greater opportunity to convert to permanent work, while the 20,000 small and […]
Sunshine Coast waiting for Queensland Labor Government on Faster Rail
The long-awaited proposal for faster rail on the Sunshine Coast has failed to take an important step forward because of a lack of commitment from the Queensland Labor Government. The North Coast Connect business case evaluation published today by Infrastructure Australia states that the project cannot be included on their Infrastructure Priority List because it […]
New apprentice and trainee jobs for the Sunshine Coast
Hundreds of new job opportunities will be created for apprentices and trainees across the Sunshine Coast with the expansion of the targeted wage subsidy program as part of the Morrison Government’s National Economic Recovery Plan. The existing Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements wage subsidy program is fully subscribed, helping to create 100,000 apprenticeships nationwide, including 612 in […]
Federal Cabinet Minister tours Sunshine Coast Stadium
Federal Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Government Services the Hon Stuart Robert MP toured Sunshine Coast Stadium today at the invitation of Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace. Mr Wallace extended the invitation as part of his on-going efforts to advocate for funding for upgrades to the Stadium. Mr Wallace said that […]
Sign the Petition for Heavy Rail on the Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast locals are being asked to sign a petition in support of heavy rail along the CAMCOS corridor following the release of Infrastructure Australia’s Infrastructure Priority List this morning. The Infrastructure Priority List did not include the Federally funded North Coast Connect faster rail proposal which was lodged with Infrastructure Australia (IA) by a […]
Federal support available for indigenous tourism businesses on the Sunshine Coast
Business support and grants are available now for indigenous tourism businesses on the Sunshine Coast under the Morrison Government’s $40 million Indigenous Tourism Fund. Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace said that this fund is available to support Indigenous tourism operators, including on the Sunshine Coast, so that they can continue offering unique experiences and […]
Federal funding available for Sunshine Coast Surf Life Saving Clubs
Surf Life Saving Clubs on the Sunshine Coast will benefit from upgraded equipment and bolstered training programs to keep beachgoers safe thanks to a Federal Government funding boost. Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace said that the Morrison Government is providing $9.7 million in additional funding to Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) to support the […]
Federal MP Calls for National Day of Action against Facebook
Australians are being encouraged to take a stand against fake news by logging off from Facebook for one full day on Saturday 20 February 2021. Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace put out a call this morning to stand up to Facebook and its decision to restrict Australians’ access to news outlets and Government agencies […]
Federal Government grants of up to $20,000 available now for Sunshine Coast community groups
Community groups on the Sunshine Coast could benefit from Federal Government grants of up to $20,000 each for local infrastructure and essential community equipment under the latest round of the Stronger Communities Programme, open for applications now. Community organisations in the Sunshine Coast Federal electorate of Fisher will share a total of $150,000 in this […]
Sunshine Coast School Leavers to be encouraged into agriculture under Federal Government program
Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace said that the pilot would work to find new ways to encourage people to take up opportunities in the horticulture sector, while meeting local growers’ demand for workers. “We understand the struggles that growers on the Sunshine Coast have had getting workers since this global pandemic, and we know […]