Small Business Month

I accompanied the Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family Business, Hon. Steve Minnikin MP during his visit to the Condamine Electorate last Thursday.

The Minister met with various owners of small businesses with Condamine including Queensland Compressed Air Solutions (QCAS) who have recently received a Business Boost Grant from the government.

- Regional Queensland will host more than 50 events during Queensland Small Business month in May.

- Registrations are open for the Crisafulli Government events, including 12 Mentoring for Growth sessions.

- Bookings are now open for most Small Business Month events through business.qld.gov.au

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ANZAC DAY in the Condamine

Apr 25, 2025

It was an honour to attend several ANZAC Day Services across the Condamine electorate, a day dedicated to remembering the sacrifices of our brave servicemen, servicewomen, and their families who have selflessly served our nation.

Each moment spent with the Oakey, Drayton, Clifton and Kingsthorpe communities was a heartfelt tribute to their legacy. Thank you for allowing me to stand alongside you in remembrance. Lest we forget.

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Annual flu shot time!

April 24 2025

It's that time of year again, flu season!

I visited Goondir Health Services in Oakey today for my yearly vaccination.

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Oakey Goondir Health Services catch up

April 16, 2025

Great to catch up with Jennifer Wharton, Clinic Manager Goondir Health Services in Oakey today handing out Easter bags for the children.

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With local businesses and Hon Tony Perrett MP Minister for Primary Industries

April 15, 2025

Spent an interesting day with the Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Tony Perrett MP, visiting the following businesses/organisations:

RDO Australia's newest Toowoomba facility, hosted by the Facility Manager, Brett Priebe. Their commitment to delivering top-quality machinery and services in the agricultural construction sectors, as well as their latest innovative technologies in action through the facility was inspiring.

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High Commissioner of New Zealand welcome

Apr 03, 2025

I was pleased to welcome the High Commissioner of New Zealand, His Excellency Mr Andrew Needs and Consul-General, Mr James Munro to Parliament House this week. New Zealand is a close strategic partner and friend for Queensland.

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Pat in Parliament

Fire Ants question without notice

May 03, 2024

I asked a Question Without Notice to the Premier in Parliament this week concerning the lack of public information on the fire ant infestation in Oakey. My speech below relays my question and the Premier's response.

Energy Renewables Transformation speech

April 26, 2024

Recently I spoke in Parliament to the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Bill 2023 and

the Clean Economy Jobs Bill 2024 in a cognate debate. Click on my speech below to hear as I outline the reasons the LNP opposed the Renewable Energy Bill 2023.

Crime speech

On Thursday March 31, I spoke in Parliament on the crime issues that the Condamine electorate is experiencing at this point of time.

Click on the video below to hear my speech.

I would also like to express my sympathies for the recent tragic loss of lives due to flooding in the area.

Pat has lived his whole life in the Darling Downs region of Queensland. He grew up near Cecil Plains on the family property ‘Donegal’ where he produced grain and cotton and ran a small cattle breeding herd.

Agriculture has played a significant role in Pat’s life and continues to be interested in the primary industry sector and its future.

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