Categories: Electorate
Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, recently donated a copy of Brian Egan’s book ‘The history of Cane Pest and Disease Control Boards in Queensland’ to the Tully Library. Mr Cripps said a large part of the success of the Queensland sugar industry over the last century has been dependent on progress made through research, development and […]
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Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, recently donated copies of local author Santina Lizzio’s book, ‘Cavalcade of War’ to the Tully and Cardwell Sub-branches of the RSL. Mr Cripps said Santina Lizzio, who lives at Mena Creek, was the author of a number of very good publications on a range of interesting topics. “’Cavalcade of War’ is […]
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Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, has thrown his support behind Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s (HSC) efforts to eradicate feral goats on Pelorus Island by temporarily introducing dingoes, describing the program as innovative and practical. Mr Cripps said criticism of the plan ignored the fact the feral goats were damaging the environment on the island, other methods […]
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The Palaszczuk Labor Government has slashed funding to the Queensland sugar industry’s dedicated research and development organisation, Sugar Research Australia (SRA), leaving it struggling to respond effectively to serious productivity challenges. Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, has condemned the Palaszczuk Government for reducing its annual contribution to SRA, at a time when the industry was battling […]
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Labor set to push through with unfair vegetation management changes Palaszczuk Government puts politics ahead of good policy LNP Opposition encourages Queenslanders to sign petition to fight for farmers’ rights The Palaszczuk Government has refused to amend its unfair changes to Queensland’s vegetation management framework and looks set to push through with the laws […]
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Communities in the Hinchinbrook electorate will be made safer under an LNP Government through the implementation of a comprehensive plan to tackle Queensland’s ice epidemic. Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, said the LNP would implement a five-point action plan including proactive crime prevention, enhanced drug addiction services and stronger law enforcement. “The LNP is committed […]
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Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, has warned farmers the recent furore over the treatment of James Cook University (JCU) Professor Peter Ridd is only part of a much wider threat to the agriculture sector from green activists and that rural industry groups are currently losing the battle. Mr Cripps said the fact JCU had censured Professor […]
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A decade long campaign to return birthing services to the Ingham Hospital has been successful, with local mothers being able to deliver their babies in the Herbert River district from 1 July 2016. Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, today announced full birthing services at the Ingham Hospital would be available from Friday 1 July 2016, after […]
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State Budget deepens mystery of Minister O’Rourke’s achievements Ms O’Rourke’s role as Minister for North Queensland not mentioned in key budget papers Budget clear evidence North Queensland is going without a strong voice at the cabinet table The ongoing mystery that is Coralee O’Rourke’s position as Minister Assisting the Premier in North Queensland continued […]
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Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, has welcomed the release of a comprehensive plan by the LNP Opposition, in response to the state budget, to claw back jobs lost in the Hinchinbrook electorate under the Palaszczuk Labor Government. Mr Cripps said the LNP’s jobs plan was expected to give up to 20,000 young Queenslanders at opportunity to […]
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