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Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, says the LNP was acting in good faith and following through on its election commitment to protect ‘grower choice’ in sugar marketing arrangements if millers failed to negotiate a fair deal with growers, by moving to draft a Private Members Bill. Mr Cripps said the LNP was the only political party […]
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Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, has continued his push to secure funding from the Queensland Government to assist the Cassowary Coast Regional Council (CCRC) to deliver a public pool at Mission Beach. Mr Cripps said he had made representations to the Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, on behalf of the Mission Beach Aquatic and Recreation Club (MBARC), to […]
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Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, has sought advice from Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk about the next step involved in the establishment of an evacuation centre in Cardwell. Mr Cripps said he had made representations on behalf of the Cardwell and District Community Association (CDCA) in relation to their proposal to establish an Evacuation Centre in Cardwell. “Cardwell […]
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Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, says despite the squabbling between Federal and State Treasurers at recent COAG meetings over GST arrangements, there were less controversial reforms that could increase government revenue and benefit Australian businesses. Mr Cripps said there had been several reports published about an issue that was undermining the integrity of the Australian tax […]
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Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, has called on the State and Federal Governments to immediately support a request from the Australian Banana Growers Council (ABGC) for assistance in response to the outbreak of Panama Tropical Race 4 (TR4) in North Queensland. Mr Cripps endorsed the package of measures outlined by the ABGC as […]
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Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, says a suspected case of Panama Disease Tropical Race 4 (TR4) in the Mareeba area, if confirmed, would be a ‘game changer’ for the banana industry in North Queensland and could result in a change of direction for the biosecurity response. Mr Cripps said the announcement from Biosecurity Queensland […]
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Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, has welcomed news that upgrades to facilities at the Jourama Falls section of the Paluma Range National Park between Ingham and Townsville have been completed just in time for the Easter long weekend and school holidays. Mr Cripps said day visitors and campers to Jourama Falls would benefit from […]
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Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, has expressed his serious concern about the reported identification of Panama Tropical Race 4 at a banana farm in the Tully district and said the issue posed a serious challenge for the banana industry and local communities. Mr Cripps said he understood samples of the suspected case of Panama Disease […]
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Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, has warned North Queenslanders the announced review of regional crocodile management plans was a sign that common sense policies were under threat from the new Labor Government and its links to the green movement. Mr Cripps said the announcement by new Environment Minister, Steven Miles, during his first trip to […]
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Member for Hinchinbrook Andrew Cripps and Member for Thuringowa Sam Cox are working hard to deliver vital community infrastructure for the Northern Beaches. Andrew Cripps says if he is re-elected and the LNP is returned to government, he will deliver $1.1 million towards the development of a new community centre at Peggy Banfield Park […]
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