Thank Heavens – Townsville won’t be inundated
Predictions by the Gillard government that sea level rises will see 200 roads and 30 rail lines in the Townsville region under water and 117 – 119 commercial buildings in Townsville at risk have been shown to be wild scare-mongering… Continue reading
MACDONALD SUPPORTS HORSE RACING INDUSTRY
North Queensland based Liberal National Party Senator Ian Macdonald said that the continued resilience and determination of the Townsville Turf Club should be commended after wonderfully successful Townsville Cup held on today [Subs: Saturday 23 July 2011].
Senator Macdonald said… Continue reading
SENATOR FAREWELLS TROOPS DEPLOYING TO MIDDLE EAST
The 156 Australian Defence Force (ADF) members who will deploy to the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) over the next few weeks for Force Support Unit – 5 (FSU-5) will be formally farewelled at Townsville’s Lavarack Barracks today [Subs:… Continue reading
INAUGURAL VIRGINIA CHADWICK MEMORIAL LECTURE
A foundation supporting the Great Barrier Reef and honouring its former chairman and CEO Virginia Chadwick was launched today at a gala dinner in Sydney.
North Queensland based Liberal National party Senator Ian Macdonald who is also the Federal Shadow… Continue reading
JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT CONFIRMS THE IMPORTANCE OF THE NORTH
Federal opposition spokesman for Northern and Remote Australia Senator Ian Macdonald said the swearing in today in Townsville of his honour Mr Justice North as the Northern Judge demonstrates again the importance of the north to the administration of justice.… Continue reading
NORTHERNERS TO PAY UNDER GILLARD’S NEW TAX
People living in Northern Australia will be hard hit by Julia Gillard’s Carbon Tax which will add 10% to electricity costs and will add to transport costs which impact most heavily on Australian’s living remote from the capital cities.
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Live cattle decision welcomed
Queensland Senator Ian Macdonald today welcomed the Government’s decision to lift the ban on live cattle exports to Indonesia.
“I welcome the move but I still maintain the Government got it wrong in the first place,” he said.
“While animal… Continue reading
Carbon Tax Plebiscite Bill 2011 [No. 2]
Senator IAN MACDONALD (Queensland) (10:54): It is unusual for me but I must say I am almost speechless having heard the contributions from Senator Furner and Senator Brown. Senator Furner was talking about people being disingenuous; this comes from a… Continue reading
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE: TAKE NOTE OF ANSWERS – Carbon Pricing
Senator IAN MACDONALD (Queensland) (15:23): The two Australian Labor Party speakers have told us, ‘Wait until Sunday and you will hear what Ms Gillard is going to promise by way of compensation to all of those Australian families that will… Continue reading
Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity Committee
Senator IAN MACDONALD (Queensland) (12:46): On behalf of the Chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity I present the final report of the inquiry into the operation of the Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner… Continue reading
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