Ian Macdonald

_{30 September, 2008}

Townsville based Senator, Ian Macdonald, today congratulated former Townsville Mayor Tony Mooney on his appointment to the board of State Government electricity provider Ergon, but says he hopes that Mr Mooney leaves Ergon in a better state… Continue reading →

_{30 September, 2008}

Queensland Senator, Ian Macdonald, who was a member of the Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry into the proposed Traveston Crossing Dam near Gympie, has called on The Greens to rule out any preference deal with Anna Bligh and… Continue reading →

_{25 September, 2008}

When the Coalition introduced the Roads to Recovery Programme in 2000, the then Labor Leader, Kim Beasley, branded it a boondoggle, or pork barrelling by the Coalition.

But 8 years on, the Rudd Labor Government have tipped… Continue reading →

_{24 September, 2008}

The Member for Dawson, Mr James Bidgood has shown his true colours when it comes to supporting pensioners in his electorate, by refusing to support the Coalitions bill to introduce an immediate payment of $30 extra per… Continue reading →

_{24 September, 2008}

In a move that will only hurt those in the bush doing it tough, Family First’s Senator Steve Fielding has made an about face and sided with Labor in raising taxes on four wheel vehicles essential in… Continue reading →

_{24 September, 2008}

The Member for Leichhardt, Mr Jim Turnour has shown his true colours when it comes to supporting pensioners in his electorate, by refusing to support the Coalitions bill to introduce an immediate payment of $30 extra per… Continue reading →

_{22 September, 2008}

Help mark the contribution that older people make to our society by joining in local celebrations on October 1, the International Day of Older Persons.

North Queensland Liberal Senator, Ian Macdonald, today encouraged residents of Queensland to get involved in… Continue reading →

_{22 September, 2008}

North Queensland based Liberal Senator Ian Macdonald has been re-appointed to the Coalition front bench as Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader Malcolm Turnbull, with special responsibility for Northern Australia.
Senator Macdonald continues the role as Opposition Spokesman… Continue reading →

_{19 September, 2008}

A Senate Committee has today raised the possibility of States funding their own programmes rather than relying on Federal Government handouts.
The Senate Select Committee on State Government Financial Management has recommended an examination of States raising… Continue reading →