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Jones stumped on rising costs of financial advice in budget.
Under questioning in Parliament today it was revealed that the Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones is asleep at the wheel when it comes to the Budgetâs impact on the cost of financial advice.
Mr Howarth took the opportunity today in Parliament to ask questions to his opposing counterpart.
Shockingly, Minister Jones had no answers.
Linkfield Road funding â A major cost blow-out.
Linkfield Road Funding â A major cost blow-out.
The Linkfield Road Overpass in Bald Hills is a critical piece of infrastructure in the Petrie Electorate. In 2018, Luke Howarth secured $100 million of the $125 million required under the previous Federal Coalition Government.
Since the Coalition Governmentâs commitment in 2018, the project has been hamstrung by delays from the Queensland State Labor Government and most recently the Federal Labor Government resulting in a major cost blow-out.
The Linkfield Road Overpass was subject to the Federal Governmentâs supposed 90-day âstrategic reviewâ into infrastructure projects. Although the community has been rallying around this project for many years, this review only further impacted the timeline of this project.
The Federal Governmentâs review ultimately extended over 180 days, and only identified a major increase in cost for taxpayers to foot, caused by the Labor Governmentâs significant delays and disfunction.
This overpass remains a major safety hazard for motorists and truck drivers, having been hit three times in the last few years due to its height.
The Queensland State Labor Government and Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Bart Mellish have been missing in action on this project, and did not commit to upgrading the Linkfield Road Overpass 6 years ago when I announced Commonwealth funding.
Now, the cost has blown out from $125 million to $176 million.
Member for Petrie and Shadow Minister for Financial Services and the Shadow Assistant Treasurer Luke Howarth has responded to the recent announcement of a $10 million release by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
COVID-19 Disaster Support Payments
Have your work hours or income been affected by this weekâs lockdown? The Morrison Government has made sure financial support is available. The Federal Governmentâs COVID-19 Disaster Payments will be available and at the new rate.
Payment Rates
- $750 a week for those who have lost more than 20 hours work
- $450 a week for those who have lost 8-20 hours of work
- $200 a week top up payment for those on income support who have lost more than 8 hours work.
This applies from day 1 of the lockdown and applications can be made from this Saturday, 7 August at my.gov.au
Who can get it?
You must meet all eligibility rules to get the COVID-19 Disaster Payment – Queensland. You can get it even if you were eligible on only one day during the payment period. If youâre a member of a couple, you can both claim this payment. You and your partner will need to make separate claims.
To get the payment, you need to meet all eligibility rules that apply. This includes all of these rules:
- you’re an Australian resident or hold a visa that gives you the right to work in Australia
- you’re 17 years or older
- you didn’t get an income support payment, Education Allowance or ABSTUDY Living Allowance during the payment period.
- Â you didn’t get the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment, a state or territory pandemic payment or a state small business payment for the same period
- you lost income and didnât have any appropriate paid leave entitlements
- you lived in, worked from or visited a Commonwealth-declared COVID-19 hotspot that is subject to a state restricted movement order
- you have been unable to earn your usual income of 8 hours or more, or a full dayâs work because you were in the COVID-19 hotspot and were subject to restricted movement
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Census 2021
It’s Census time!
This year you can complete your Census as soon as you receive your instructions, if you know who will be home on Census night. This is different to past years when you had to fill in your form on Census night.
You can fill in your form online, on paper or with help.
Key Dates
10 August 2021 – Census night
After Census night – Households who have not responded will receive reminder letters and visits from Census staff
Late August 2021 – Field staff start visiting households that have not responded
June 2022 onwards – Release of 2021 Census data starts.
Why a Census?
Census data helps inform decisions that impact you and your community, from schools, healthcare, transport and infrastructure to local services. You can start your Census as soon as you receive your instructions if you know where youâll be on Census night Tuesday 10 August. There are different ways to complete your Census. You can do it online, by paper or with help from Census staff.
Remember to include everyone in your home
Having the right numbers means the right services can be provided in communities. When you complete your Census remember to include everyone staying in your home on Census night, Tuesday 10 August.
Privacy
The personal information you provide on your Census form is safe. It isn’t shared with anyone, including other government agencies.
Visit www.census.abs.gov.au for more information.
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