Willcox Questions Labor’s Plan for Cost of Living
Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox questioned the Federal Government’s plan to address the cost of living burdening Australians at the moment.
In his speech to the Parliament he said that constituents in Dawson are facing tough financial choices as the cost of living continues to increase.
Persistence and Pressure Pays Off – Bowen Roadworks Update
Back in February 2022 three Bruce Highway upgrade projects were put on hold due to the voluntary administration of construction contractor WBHO Infrastructure.
Roadworks between Emu Creek to Drays Road and Bowen Connection Road to Champion Street have sat deserted and untouched for 10 long months.
Labor cuts Ag Shows funding
Labor has confirmed it is scrapping funding for the Agriculture Shows Development Grants Program.
In Estimates week, Agriculture Minister Murray Watt said $14 million in funding for Ag shows was being “reprioritised”.
Labor puts Dawson Energy Jobs Put on Ice
5,500 jobs in and around Dawson have been put on ice by Federal Labor’s Minister for Water. 18 major coal and gas projects which were already approved are now subject to reassessment following a decision by the Labor Government.
Local athletes successful in sporting grants
Successful applicants for Round 2 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.
Confirmed AEIOU Funding a Big Win for Local Families
Local families raising children with autism have welcomed $2M in federal funding for a new centre to help AEIOU Foundation expand its early-intervention work.
Labor breaks promises and hearts in its first Budget
Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox says Labor has ignored Dawson in its first Budget.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised if he won government, there would be “no one held back, no one left behind”.
Regional funding at risk under Labor
Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox will host Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Senator Bridget McKenzie in the Mackay region this week.
Senator McKenzie and Mr Willcox will highlight several projects that were ear-marked for funding in the Dawson electorate that are now at risk in Labor’s upcoming Federal Budget.
Qld Labor’s energy plan generating more questions than electricity for Regional QLD
Labor’s recent announcement of their $62 billion energy plan is full of holes and generates more questions than electricity?
Raise our Voice in Parliament Campaign
The Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox is calling on young people under 21 to take part in the 2022 Raise our Voice Australia Campaign.
Willcox pays tribute to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Following the sad passing of our Monarch Queen Elizabeth II, Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox had the honour over the weekend to represent Dawson by attending several services, which included a Gun Salute and the Proclamation of King Charles III by the Governor-General David Hurley.
Labor shows lack of commitment to regional and rural Australians
Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox has called on the Albanese Government to get on the with the job of delivering $140 million of investment in regional communities.
2022-2023 Volunteer Grant Expression of Interest Now Open
Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, has called on community organisations in Dawson to submit their expressions of interest (EOIs) for the Australian Government’s 2022-23 Volunteers Grant.
Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox MP takes oath of office
The Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox MP has been sworn in following the Opening of the 47th Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia.
LNP Representatives Back Regional Communities at State Conference
Federal and State representatives of the LNP have raised and moved motions backing regional and rural communities at the LNP State Conference over the weekend.

