Gladstone Hospital serves a regional city of 60,000 and surrounding towns including Biloela. The maternity unit delivers about 600 babies a year. It is the only hospital available to expectant mothers after the Labor State Government bought the former Mater Hospital and incorporated it into the public facility in 2020. This petition draws attention to…
Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce has slammed the Labor State Government’s coal royalty tax hike that is stifling investment in the resources industry, especially in the Flynn electorate. This is following a BHP announcement that the Blackwater South metallurgical coal mine will no longer go ahead and some mines could close earlier than expected…
Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has encouraged eligible Flynn organisations to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) for the Australian Government’s 2022-23 Volunteer Grants. Mr Boyce said there are a wide range of extraordinary volunteer organisations in Flynn. “The Flynn electorate has men’s sheds that do a wonderful job of providing men in our community…
The impacts of skyrocketing power prices on local households and businesses will be front and centre today as Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce hosts Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Ted O’Brien in Gladstone. Gladstone will be the second region Mr O’Brien will visit as part of a wider ‘listening tour’ in key…
Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has called on the Labor Government to explain what their legislated emissions target will mean for industries in Central Queensland. This is following Rio Tinto Australian chief executive Kellie Parker sounding a clear warning to the nation. Ms Parker recently spoke at the Melbourne Mining Club expressing that renewable…
Successful applicants for Round 1 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…
Video link It is difficult to put into words the enormous pride I feel standing here in the chamber of the House of Representatives as part of the 47th Parliament of Australia to deliver my maiden speech. It is a political milestone for me, as I have now represented my communities at all three levels…
Colin Boyce was today sworn in as the Federal Member for Flynn for the 47th Parliament of Australia. Mr Boyce is only the 17th Queensland representative that has been elected to all three levels of government. Mr Boyce said he was honoured to be sworn in as the Federal Member for Flynn. “It is an…
Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has called on the Albanese Government to understand the seriousness of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak. This is following the highly contagious disease spreading through Indonesia including the holiday island of Bali. FMD spreads among livestock either as an airborne disease or through contaminated feed, faeces and even clothing….
Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has slammed a motion at last week’s Australian Local Government Association national assembly which hosted about a thousand mayors and councillors from across the country. The motion was proposed by the Wagga City Council calling on more community consultation about the impact of the multibillion-dollar Inland Rail project. Mr…
