Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, says he is concerned about the future of eco-tourism under the Palaszczuk Labor Government, with new legislation being proposed and new guidelines being released that reverse reforms introduced by the former LNP Government. Mr Cripps said the recent release of Labor’s draft Queensland Ecotourism Plan 2015-2020, outlines a more restricted, less […]
The fifth annual Queensland Exploration Scorecard, released by the Queensland Exploration Council, has revealed mixed results for the resources exploration sector. Shadow Mines Minister Andrew Cripps said he was concerned that confidence in the resources exploration sector had declined steeply under the Palaszczuk Labor Government. “The scorecard very clearly shows that industry uncertainty about Labor’s […]
The Palaszczuk Labor Government and Independent Members for Cook and Nicklin, Billy Gordon and Peter Wellington, have combined to force new ports legislation through the Queensland Parliament, without the outcome of the EIS for the Port of Cairns being finalised. Shadow State Development and Northern Development Minister Andrew Cripps said the LNP moved an amendment […]
Young Achievers are being given the opportunity to be recognised through the inaugural Queensland Young Achiever Awards which has now opened for nominations. Member for Hinchinbrook, Andrew Cripps said the Queensland young Achiever Awards purpose is to acknowledge, encourage and more importantly promote the positive achievements of all young people up to the age of […]
Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, has challenged Environment Minister, Steven Miles, over his knowledge of issues relating to the Garners Beach Cassowary Rehabilitation Centre, asking him if he has any idea about what actually goes on at the Mission Beach facility. Mr Cripps has also called on Minister Miles to appoint respected located veterinarian, Dr Graham […]
Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, says he is pleased to report that his representations to the State Government requesting the urgent removal of sand to improve access to the Clump Point Boat Ramp at Mission Beach has been successful. Mr Cripps said his representations to the Minister for Ports, Mark Bailey, in September, have been responded […]
Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, has welcomed news that boating infrastructure will be improved on Townsville’s Northern Beaches, with floating pontoons to be installed at boat ramps at Bushland Beach and Saunders Beach. Mr Cripps said the upgrades follow similar recent infrastructure improvements to boating infrastructure in the Hinchinbrook electorate, including a new boat ramp at […]
Queensland farmers are set to be punished with more red tape, regulation and restrictions under the Palaszczuk Labor Government’s ‘big stick’ approach to Reef Management. Shadow Environment Minister Stephen Bennett said Labor’s latest announcement of a ‘new’ targeted compliance program was just a reinvention of old policies that had failed to improve Reef health the […]
The LNP Opposition shares the concerns raised by AgForce that green groups are refusing to negotiate with famers in good faith about the future of Queensland’s vegetation management framework. Shadow Minister for Natural Resources Andrew Cripps said, AgForce’s statement about green groups believing they had Queensland Labor Ministers in their pocket was unfortunately, nothing new. […]
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In 1995, I was a 15 year old student at Tully State High School, playing junior rugby league for the Tully Tigers. I can still remember the awesome thrill of attending my first North Queensland Cowboys home games in Townsville, against Balmain (Round 13) and the Western Reds (Round 20). Ten years later in 2005, […]
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