The Palaszczuk Government needs to start working with Canberra to deliver better housing for remote indigenous communities, according to Shadow Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Dr Christian Rowan. “Over the past decade the Federal Government has invested over $1 billion in Queensland through the Remote Housing Strategy,” Dr Rowan said. “That funding…
“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…
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…
Brisbane’s arts scene is being held back under the Labor Government. The winning proposal for the Queen’s Wharf project included a new 1500-seat theatre. But the Labor Government decided to start a costly business case for the venue three years ago. The business case for the theatre was due by the end of last year.…
State Member for Moggill, Dr Christian Rowan MP, praised the Liberal National Party’s leadership team for listening to the needs of local residents, following their visit to the electorate of Moggill on Thursday. “It was a great opportunity having the Leader and Deputy Leader of the LNP in the electorate of Moggill to hear firsthand…
The Palaszczuk Government needs to step up and clarify how it will provide continuity of service, to ensure Queenslanders don’t fall through the cracks as the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) continues. LNP Shadow Minister for Disability Services Dr Christian Rowan said many disability service providers were concerned about the future of…
“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…
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…
State Member for Moggill, Dr Christian Rowan MP, has thrown his support behind the LNP’s calls for Labor to fund compulsory swim classes in Queensland Schools. Dr Rowan said that the deterioration in swimming ability across the State since 1992, when Queensland schools moved away from comprehensive programs, was “a cause for great concern”. “Learning…
LNP Member for Moggill, Dr Christian Rowan MP, today encouraged young people in his electorate to nominate for the 23rd YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament. “It’s a great opportunity for any young people who are not only interested in politics but also the parliamentary system,” he said. This year’s program centres on #yourvoiceheard, and will see…