June 2022 Update

June 2022 Update

From the Executive Chair The past couple of weeks have brought about dramatic changes across the nation’s political landscape, with the newly-elected ALP Federal Government now taking shape with its senior leaders and full ministry announced.  Although the ALP...
May 2022 Newsletter

May 2022 Newsletter

From the CEO Well, it seems like we have been in election mode forever, but it will soon be time for everyone to have their say. We have been working hard to make sure there are plenty of big campaign promises coming our way from both sides of politics. There has been...
April 2022 Newsletter

April 2022 Newsletter

From the CEO What a month it has been, and with Federal Election campaigns now in full swing it is only going to become busier. The biggest announcement of course was the $107.5M commitment from both the ALP and the LNP for the Cairns Water Security Project – Stage 1....
March 2022 Newsletter

March 2022 Newsletter

From the CEO Earlier this month I travelled down to Brisbane armed with our newly released State Budget submission to meet with several high-ranking State and Shadow Ministers and advisors.  With the State Budget looming in June it is imperative that we have our needs...
Mixed bag in Federal Budget

Mixed bag in Federal Budget

Far North Queensland has missed out on several mega-projects but did secure other important commitments in last night’s Federal Budget.  Extra funding to address doctor shortages, further upgrades to key highways, support to revive international tourism and Defence...