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A list of phone numbers and websites you might find useful.

There has been some great work towards flattening the curve and protecting the vulnerable people in our community, but with Easter upon us, now is not the time to be complacent.

Below is a list of phone numbers and websites you might find useful. You can also visit www.australia.gov.au for current, up-to-date information on coronavirus and

There are a number of factsheets available on the various support measures for businesses, individuas and households affected by the coronavirus.

Statement provided to the NewsMail on 03-12-19 in response to questions about the Drought Communities Program and drought funding: “I know that growers in our

The Department of Social Services has a comprehensive frequently asked questions section about the Cashless Debit Card on its website: https://www.dss.gov.au/families-and-children-programs-services-welfare-quarantining-cashless-debit-card/cashless-debit-card-frequently-asked-questions

Cashless debit card – Bundaberg and Hervey Bay region What area will the cashless debit card cover in the Bundaberg and Hervey Bay region? The

There has been a lot of commentary and misinformation around the Cashless Debit Card, in particular around which recipients it would apply to and where

The Coalition Government will abolish the 457 work visa and replace it with a new Temporary Skill Shortage Visa, focused on critical skills shortages and

Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt was ejected from Parliament today (under standing order 94a) after he passionately defended the people of North Queensland after Greens MP Adam

Australian families want better and more affordable childcare and the Coalition Government is determined to deliver it through the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Omnibus and

Media statement from Keith Pitt MP provided to the NewsMail on Friday, November 11, 2016 in relation to questions about the backpacker tax:  Why has

Statement from Keith Pitt MP provided to the NewsMail on 11 October 2016 in relation to the National Stronger Regions Fund: “This region has received

Media statement from Keith Pitt MP provided to the Fraser Coast Chronicle on 10 August 2016 in response to questions about unemployment in the region:

Media statement from Keith Pitt MP regarding the Queensland State Government and Bundaberg Regional Council’s support for the proposal to secure the ex-HMAS Tobruk for

Media statement provided to the NewsMail on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in relation to local growers not being paid: “While it would be inappropriate to

Media statement from Keith Pitt MP provided to the NewsMail on June 22, 2016 in response to questions about Gonski funding and concerns of the

Media statement from Keith Pitt MP provided to the NewsMail on Monday, May 16, 2016 in response to questions about Natural Disaster Relief and Recover

Media statement from Keith Pitt MP provided to the NewsMail on Friday, May 13, 2016 in response to questions about the GetUp campaign about hospital

Media statement from Keith Pitt MP provided to the NewsMail on Friday, May 13, 2016, about the Bundaberg Regional Council’s ‘wishlist’ items: 1 What items

Statement from Keith Pitt MP: “Only the Coalition has a clear economic plan and a credible pathway to build a secure and prosperous regional Australia.

MEDIA STATEMENT FROM KEITH PITT MP: “The Coalition Government has made no changes to Medicare rebates for pathology services, including common blood tests and pap

Statement issued by Keith Pitt MP in relation to Bundaberg Regional Council’s ongoing complaints about their failed attempts to secure federal funding: “I am speaking

Statement from Keith Pitt MP in response to Bundaberg Regional Council’s complaints that it did not receive federal funding through the National Stronger Regions Fund for

Statement issued by Keith Pitt MP following incorrect media reports that Wide Bay has the worst unemployment rate in the country at 10.5 per cent:

Statement from Keith Pitt MP: “In Canberra, I sit with The National Party. This means that I do not get a vote on the Liberal

Statement from Keith Pitt MP re Labor’s claims that the LNP broke its promises to fund feasibility study for Burrum Bridge: “I first outlined my

Statement from Keith Pitt MP in response to Labor announcing its candidate for Hinkler:    “Every community in the Hinkler electorate is important to me. “I frequently

Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt said the National Produce Monitoring System (NPMS) trial was a perfect example of the waste and bureaucratic duplication that occurred

Statement from Keith Pitt MP in response to claims Bundaberg Council’s multiplex, if complete, would have protected the community from Cyclone Marcia:    “Bundaberg Regional Council has applied