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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.

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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.

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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”.

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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.

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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.

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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”.

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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.

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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.

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