Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce has called on the Federal Government to further extend the Improving Mobile Coverage Round (IMCR). The IMCR will deliver funding to extend and improve mobile phone coverage and competition in regional and remote Australia, by co-funding new or upgraded telecommunications infrastructure in 54 target location with up to $40…
Federal Labor’s proposal to impose a 10 per cent increase in fuel taxes and registration charges on the nation’s truckies would cost the sector an additional $2.6 billion over three years and add to inflationary pressures. Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce said the Government’s proposed increases to ‘truckie taxes’ would drive up cost-of-living pressures…
Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry, Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce, Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox and Senator for Queensland Matthew Canavan have called out Labor’s stance on the mining industry for pushing two Central Queensland mines to the brink. Yesterday, BHP announced their plans to place two of their coal mines, Daunia…
The Stronger Communities Programme which provides Federal funding of up to $20,000 for small community groups is now open for expressions of interest. The Stronger Communities Programme has provided much needed funding over the past 7 rounds to local community groups in Flynn to undertake small capital works projects. “There are so many community organisations…
A newly established Senate inquiry has called for all banks to immediately cease closing bank branches in regional towns until a proper assessment is undertaken about their impact. In recent months there has been a concerning number of banks close in regional Australia, Liberal-National Senators have established a new Senate inquiry into the current extent…
Successful applicants for Round 3 of the Federal Government’s Local Sporting Champions and Local Para Champions programs have been announced. The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships. Successful applicants will receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships. The…
Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce has not wasted any time in the first sitting week of 2023, blasting the big banks over branch closures in the Federal Parliament. Mr Boyce did not mince his words saying it’s time for the big banks to put their money where their mouth is and stop treating our…
Prime Minister Albanese has reaffirmed that Labor has broken another key election promise – this time, to deliver 50 ‘urgent’ care clinics within their first 12 months in government, including the clinic promised for the electorate of Flynn. On the eve of the election, the Prime Minister’s own Finance Minister, Katy Gallagher promised that an…
