This week it was revealed in Senate Estimates that the Gladstone Port Access Road Extension project is still in the planning stages with most of the funding being pushed into the forward estimates by the Federal Labor Government. Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce said that it was unacceptable that the full $100 million committed…
Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce is standing up for Australian small businesses, farmers and consumers by delivering stronger penalties for anti-competitive behaviour in the supermarket and hardware sectors. The Coalition is introducing the Food and Grocery (Mandatory) Code of Conduct Bill 2024. The Private Members’ Bill will restore fairness for consumers, families, suppliers and…
Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce has labelled Telstra and Optus’ decision to close their 3G network last week a disgrace. Mr Boyce said the closure is having an enormous impact on residents and small businesses, especially in rural and regional areas. “Both networks have claimed that the 3G closure will bring an end to…
Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce has endorsed Steve Askew as the LNP’s candidate for the state seat of Gladstone. Mr Boyce said Steve Askew has lived in the Gladstone community for over 26 years and is an industry and community champion. “Steve knows how to tackle the challenges facing our region with military experience…
Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce has urged the community to reflect on the responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship as the nation marks Australian Citizenship Day. “It is through our responsibilities as citizens and our shared Australian beliefs and values that we have built a great nation,” Mr Boyce said. “It doesn’t matter if…
Successful applicants for Round 1 of the Federal Government’s 2024-25 Local Sporting Champions and Local Para Champions programs have been announced. Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce said over $47,000 in total will be distributed to 79 young people in the Flynn electorate to help cover costs of participating in local State or National Championships….
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to attend the National Farmer Rally outside Parliament House, ignoring farmers who travelled from Central Queensland to plead with the Labor Government to stop its anti-farming agenda. Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce said the Prime Minister had once again demonstrated complete contempt towards farmers and rural, regional and…
Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce is pleased to announce the Growing Regions Program Round 2 will open on Thursday, September 5. Mr Boyce said not-for-profit organisations and government entities are invited to submit an application for Round 2 of the Growing Regions Program. “Grants between $500,000 and $15 million are available to support capital…
Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce introduced a motion in the Federal Parliament today calling for further protections to be put in place for the Great Artesian Basin. Mr Boyce said he has been fighting to protect the Great Artesian Basin for many years. “In 2018, I expressed my strong opposition to anything that could…
Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce has strongly welcomed the announcement by State LNP candidates Donna Kirkland and Glen Kelly that a future State LNP Government will build a high school in Gracemere. Mr Boyce said, the wider Gracemere community has been advocating for a high school for almost 30 years and in this time,…
