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Government is shifting the social housing problem to the already squeezed private rental marketplace
It’s going to become even harder to find any sort of housing in Gympie. The State Government’s new idea is to compete against private renters when there is next to nothing available. The “Help to Home” initiative is simply poaching private rental properties to house...
Government’s solution to tight rental market is to introduce another tax
The reports confirm what everyone has been saying. Residents are being squeezed when trying to put a roof over their heads. Private renters contact my office saying that it is harder and harder to find somewhere to live. I am frequently receiving reports in my office...
2021 Christmas message
Christmas time is brimming with anticipation and excitement, with expectations and festivities. It offers us the opportunity not only for celebration but also for reflecting on the past and looking ahead to the year to come. We are told that Christmas is about...
Private Members’ Statement – Timber Industry
Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (2.44 pm): A severe timber supply crisis is crippling the construction industry. This crisis has driven up the cost of raw timber supplies by over 100 per cent, created lengthy delays in the supply of timber and timber products, and...
Brisbane Olympic And Paralympic Games Arrangements Bill 2021
Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (3.29 pm): I rise to speak on the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements Bill 2021. The primary policy objectives of this bill are to establish the Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and to...
Police Powers And Responsibilities And Other Legislation Amendment Bill
Mr PERRETT (Gympie—LNP) (5.20 pm): I rise to speak on the Police Powers and Responsibilities and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021. This bill proposes several amendments to address knife crime, parole issues, enhance intelligence gathering, update Commonwealth...