Member for Myall Lakes Tanya Thompson has acknowledged today’s long overdue announcement of $75,000 Category D funding for primary producers across the Myall Lakes Electorate.
Mrs Thompson said while the news will now bring relief for some, she has also been calling for $50,000 Category D funding to be made available for businesses across our communities.
“In contrast, the Queensland LNP Government has today announced an additional support package for those affected by the recent Western Queensland floods that includes Community Health and Wellbeing grants, Tourism Industry grants and funding for small businesses to get back on their feet. None of this has been made available to our communities,” Mrs Thompson said.
“It’s hard to believe the Minns and Albanese Labor Governments couldn’t find any additional support for businesses of all shapes and sizes that are often the backbone of their community.”
“Last month the Premier stood with me in Pulteney Street arcade, looked business owners in the eye and said this was worse than Lismore.
“Our community deserves to know what has changed since then. This decision will spell the end for many family-run businesses in our region.
Mrs Thompson again paid tribute to all volunteers from near and far who have helped with the recovery and vowed her tireless work was far from over.
“I will keep fighting until businesses like Taree & Wingham Produce and Bass ‘n’ Blues Music receive the support they need and deserve.”
