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New data from the Federal Parliamentary Library has revealed that the Turnbull Government’s $65 billion tax cut for big businesses will have little benefit for George Christensen’s electorate of Dawson. The official figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, show that only six businesses based in Dawson will share in the LNP’s windfall for big business.
Read MoreThe Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Brendan O'Connor and Russell Robertson, the Labor Candidate for Capricornia will be in Rockhampton today to talk to workers, unions and employers about stopping unfair labour hire practices and the growing instance of insecure work. The most recent ABS Characteristics of Employment Survey data shows that there are 23,500 labour hire workers in Queensland. Too many labour hire w...
Read MorePauline Hanson’s deal to deliver $65 billion in tax cuts for the big end of town, in exchange for a “pilot” program for 1000 apprenticeships is a pathetic con job. Already Hanson has sold out the battlers she pretends to stand up for, by supporting cuts to penalty rates, pensions and health funding. By supporting a big business tax cut, she’s sold out again, choosing billionaires over battlers.
Read MoreToday health workers in Rockhampton are sending a message to Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry – your health bills are overdue and it’s time to pay up. Last month the State Government revealed that an estimated $39 million was owed to Central Queensland from the Federal Government for unpaid surgeries and other hospital admissions.
Read MoreHow many Steve Ciobos does it take to change a lightbulb? Trick question. Steve Ciobo would rather sit in the dark and complain about other people not changing it.
Read MoreGold Coast subbies and home buyers continue to suffer, as their Federal LNP MPs stall on crucial building reforms. Last week we saw another Gold Coast construction company collapse, leaving subcontractors and homeowners tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket.
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