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…
Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has labelled the State Labor Government’s Budget as all ‘smoke and mirrors.’ Mr Boyce said the Budget contained a raft of promises for the southeast corner and little for regional Queensland. “I am pleased to see the State Labor Government has bowed to public pressure to make a commitment…
Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s investigation into price gouging and anti-competitive conduct during the rolling national power crisis. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission investigation will examine energy companies’ profits and margins following soaring energy bills across the country. Mr Boyce said the investigation is greatly…
Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has called on the Labor Government to ‘get back to basics’ as Australia deals with an energy crisis. This is following the announcement that Prime Minster Anthony Albanese will hold his first ‘regional cabinet meeting’ in the port city of Gladstone, a major centre in the Flynn electorate. While…
It is no secret that I have nominated as the candidate for the LNP for the Federal seat of Flynn. The Commonwealth Constitution determines that I must resign before the election is called. This rule does not apply to someone in a mayoral position, who can simply take a leave of absence and return to…
