Media releases

A popular Federal Government program which has helped local community groups and not-for-profit organisations improve facilities and upgrade equipment is back.

Local Federal and State MPs have welcomed the Member for Bundaberg finally supporting the Bundaberg North Evacuation Route.

There has been much said in recent weeks – and there will be more to come – about the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

Royal Flying Doctor Service pilots from across Australia and Asia will soon be heading to Bundaberg for their flight training.

The Albanese Government’s first Budget has failed the people of Hinkler with drastic cuts to regional funding programs and no immediate measures to help families and individuals with rising cost of living pressures.

The future of Paradise Dam is in even more doubt following media reports today the Albanese Government will slash funding for regional projects across Australia.

Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt and Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce are calling on the Albanese Government to commit to restoring Paradise Dam once and for all.

Leader of the Opposition the Hon Peter Dutton MP and Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt MP met with local representatives from the region’s agriculture industry during Mr Dutton’s visit to Bundaberg today.

The Wide Bay region home to 204,000 people is currently facing the threat of having only one interventional cardiologist to care for people having heart attacks.

The Albanese Government has been forced to make an embarrassing backflip on the Cashless Debit Card legislation, admitting it’s removal will have serious consequences for vulnerable communities.

Keeping score is a lot easier at Woodgate Bowls Club thanks to a grant from the Stronger Communities Programme.

A new amenities block at the Hervey Bay Woodcrafts Club has been made possible thanks to a grant from the Stronger Communities Programme.

Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt and Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien have welcomed the opening of the new flood-proof Saltwater Creek Bridge and Deadmans Gully Bridge on the Bruce Highway.

OPINION PIECE – Not even a fig leaf to cover Labor’s union pay off

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 14 percent of employees (1.4 million) were trade union members in 2020. Since 1992, the proportion of employees who were trade union members has fallen from 40 percent to 14 percent. In comparison, 100 percent of the Federal Labor Party are union members. It’s a mandatory requirement for Labor members of the House of Representatives and Senators. I’m told their union representative has to check Labor members ballots before major votes to ensure they’re voting as instructed by their union.

Community groups and organisations in Hinkler are encouraged to submit an expression of interest for a grant of up to $5,000 to assist the work of their volunteers.

New trees planted at Bundaberg Christian College today will provide shade for junior school students and commemorate Her Majesty, The Queen’s 70 years of service.

Coalition MPs are calling on the Albanese Government to outline how it will help people in their communities once the Cashless Debit Card program is removed.

Local MPs have called out the Queensland State Labor Government for taking 1,209 days to get a 100 percent Federally-funded project finally started.

Local MP’s have raised the alarm on an unsustainable, clinically dangerous, and unpractical proposed split hospital service in Bundaberg.

Local MPs are calling on the Bundaberg Regional Council to condemn the disastrous 2022/33 Queensland State Labor Budget.

Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt said while today’s State Budget finally had a financial commitment to the new Bundaberg Hospital, it failed to address rising costs of living and slugged new taxes on the business sector.

Community tree-planting events will be held by local organisations and schools across Hinkler to commemorate Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s Jubilee.

Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt has thanked voters in the electorate who have returned him for a fourth term in Parliament.

MEDIA STATEMENT – 22 May 2022

MEDIA STATEMENT – KEITH PITT MP – FEDERAL ELECTION 2022

An upgrade to the amenities and changerooms at Diggers Football Club will encourage more female participation and improve access for people with a disability.

Home ownership is one step closer for thousands of first home buyers who will be able to use their superannuation to get into the property market.

Guides and visitors to the Elouera Campsite at Mon Repos will be cooking up a storm thanks to an upgrade funded through the Stronger Communities Programme.

Work is now completed on the expansion of the Urangan Community Centre in the Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens to create a wellness and wellbeing hub.

Residents of Bundaberg North and surrounding areas have been given a lifeline by the Coalition Government in the event of a future flood emergency.