Statement from Shadow Minister for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Dr Christian Rowan MP – National Close the Gap Day

“National Close the Gap Day offers all Queenslanders the opportunity to reflect on our ongoing responsibility to do more to end the unacceptable disadvantage so many indigenous Australians still experience. “The 10th Closing the Gap Report, released by the Prime Minister last month, showed that as a nation we are on track to reach three…

International Women’s Day

State Member for Moggill, Dr Christian Rowan MP, has acknowledged the important role women play in the community on International Women’s Day 2018. “As a community representative, I am privileged to work with so many fantastic women in the Queensland Parliament, the Moggill electorate and within the wider community,” he said. Dr Rowan also recognised…

Statement from Shadow Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Dr Christian Rowan MP

“Today we mark the 10th anniversary of our apology to indigenous Australians, particularly the stolen generation and their families, for past injustices and harms. “As we reflect on the significance of this apology we should not lose sight of the continued need to do better. “The 10th Closing the Gap Report, released by the Prime…

IDEAS needed to Close the Gap

The Palaszczuk Government’s decision to cut funding for the Indigenous Diabetes Eyes and Screening Van (IDEAS) is putting Indigenous Queenslanders health at risk. LNP Shadow Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Dr Christian Rowan said Labor urgently needed to step up and restore funding, with patients’ health being put at risk by the…