Primary Producers, Small Business operators and millions of Australian consumers are the big winners this week with the passage of legislation this week to establish the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer … [Read more...]
Council buys local at record levels
Longreach Regional Council says it is spending more money locally than ever before. In its latest quarterly review the Council reported a 42% increase in the amount it spent locally compared with the previous year. Council spent $8,207,274 with local businesses in the Jul-Dec 2017 period, up … [Read more...]
Woollies Low Pay – A Race to the Bottom
Bob’s got a Christmas Bee in his KAP bonnet. The Federal Member for Kennedy and KAP Leader, Bob Katter is in disbelief and disappointment he says, following receiving the news that a massive wages deal has been struck between Woolworths and conservative union SDA (Shop, Distributive & Allied … [Read more...]
Regional Queensland Businesses to Benefit
A $6 million trial launched today by the State Government aims to help large electricity customers in regional Queensland reduce their electricity bills and more efficiently use energy. Minister for Energy Mark Bailey says up to 10 businesses would participate in the Large Customer Adjustment … [Read more...]
Corporate Banks Belt Small Business and Farmers
Stern criticism this week for our big banks from Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud who is demanding that the big banks “come clean” and explain why small business and producers aren’t able to access the same deposit interest as households. “It’s clear to me banks are playing an active … [Read more...]
MP’s Radar Zeros in on Rail Subsidies
The state government had an obligation to continue the general freight subsidy to ensure western regions continued to have a service and Gregory MP, Lachlan Millar is pulling no punches in ensuring those subsides remain in place. “They can’t walk away from that. It’s not a luxury, it’s a … [Read more...]
Council chooses Saleyards Partner
Longreach Regional Council has secured the future of the Dick Law Municipal Saleyards today by agreeing on a long-term lease for the operation and advancement of the facility. Following an open tender process, Council is signing an agreement with AAM Investment Group (AAMIG), who will commit to … [Read more...]
“Considered Approach” Needed
The Sheep Meat Council of Australia and the Cattle Council of Australia is calling on the Federal Government for a more considered approach to its proposal to abolish the 457-visa program to mitigate the potentially detrimental flow-on effects to Australia’s red meat industry. Cattle Council of … [Read more...]
“Go Local” to help fellow Queenslanders recover from Debbie
Another State Government advertising campaign swings into action today- this one aims to encourage us to help businesses and industries impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie by seeking goods and services from local traders and suppliers. Premier Palaszczuk says she wants Queenslanders to join … [Read more...]
Getting Central West Queenslanders Back to Work
The State Government is calling for more business to put up their hand for participation in its $100 million Back to Work regional jobs program. Employment Minister Grace Grace says 419 Central West Queensland jobseekers are now back in employment thanks to the Programme giving support to 235 … [Read more...]
