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The Queensland town of Burnett Heads now boasts a ‘smarter’ and more beautiful town centre thanks to a multi-million dollar streetscape redevelopment. Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt said the...
Fri 12th October 2018
The Cashless Debit Card will begin rolling out in the Bundaberg and Hervey Bay region from 29 January next year, helping about 6,000 people break the cycle of welfare dependency. Visiting the region...
Thu 11th October 2018
Organisations in Hinkler are encouraged to apply for a share in $200 million under Round 3 of the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt is urging...
Thu 27th September 2018
The Burrum District Men’s Shed at Howard has been awarded a grant of $2,515 from the Coalition Government under round 17 of the Government’s National Shed Development Programme. Federal Member for...
Wed 26th September 2018
Two veterans’ organisations in the Hinkler electorate have been successful in funding applications to the Veterans and Community Grants program. Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt congratulated...
Mon 24th September 2018
Mr PITT (Hinkler): I rise to speak in support of the TPP-11, another trade agreement signed by the coalition government. Over the last five years it has been a focus for the Liberal and National...
Thu 20th September 2018
Mr PITT: I rise to talk about the cashless debit card rollout in my electorate of Hinkler. The legislation for this rollout passed both the House and the Senate last week, and I once again thank...
Thu 20th September 2018
Mr PITT: I rise to speak in support of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Bill 2018 and the related bill. One of the reasons that this first bill is so important to the people I represent is...
Wed 19th September 2018
Cashless debit card - Bundaberg and Hervey Bay region What area will the cashless debit card cover in the Bundaberg and Hervey Bay region? The card will be rolled out across the Bundaberg and Hervey...
Wed 19th September 2018
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-...
Wed 19th September 2018