Data from the ATO shows fewer workers received the JobKeeper payment in October, compared to September, as the economy continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt said the Queensland State Budget has failed to deliver anything substantial for the Bundaberg and Hervey Bay regions, other than more debt.

Mr O’DOWD: My question is to the Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia. Will the minister please update the House on how Australia’s high-quality exports continue to support Australian jobs and our economic comeback following the coronavirus pandemic?

Residents in Hinkler looking to build or substantially renovate their homes will be able to access a HomeBuilder grant beyond 31 December 2020 thanks to an extension to the popular program.

With more consumers wanting to know where their produce comes from, a new Federal funding round is available to enhance traceability.

The Australian Government has unlocked $7.7 million in federal funding to deliver a 1.9-kilometre link between Boundary Road and Kawungan Way in Hervey Bay.

Work has begun to construct a $7 million palliative care facility for terminally ill people in Hervey Bay.

Ms HAMMOND: My question is to the Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia. Will the minister please outline to the House how the Morrison government is continuing to back our regional communities through its national leadership in the resources sector and how this will support the jobs of resource workers across the country? And is the minister aware of any alternative approaches?

Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt has slammed the sensational backflip by the Labor member elect for Hervey Bay who now claims he does not support the Hinkler Regional Deal.

The Hervey Bay Airport now has an improved runway and airfield lighting following the completion of a major upgrade funded by the Australian Government.