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The Coalition has today introduced legislation into Federal Parliament to pioneer the crackdown of the publication of criminal activity online.

The Crimes and Online Safety Legislation Amendment (Combatting Online Notoriety) Bill 2024 would make the publication of criminal activity online a Commonwealth offence, punishable by up to two years’ imprisonment.

Reports that recipients of the Australian Active Service Medal (AASM) who deployed on operations in East Timor on HMAS Manoora have been instructed to no longer wear the medals they were awarded are incredibly concerning.

A youth hub funded by the Federal Government to provide at-risk youth a place to drop in, connect with culture and support services, and stay off the streets is at risk of shutting its doors after the program it was funded under was cut by the Albanese Labor Government.

I am honoured to have been asked by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to serve in the roles of Shadow Assistant Minister for Defence Industry and Shadow Assistant Minister for Defence Personnel, in addition to my current role as Shadow Assistant Minister for Defence.

Defence Housing Australia (DHA) has revealed it has no current building projects in Townsville ahead of 500-plus troops and their families moving to the city in the new year, while nine separate projects are underway in other areas across the country.

Two local businessmen – one a former Cowboys captain – are tackling Townsville’s skills shortage head-on.

Equality Education Director Arthur Burchett and Partner Michael Morgan have set up shop, providing local specialist training in hospitality, leadership and management.

Herbert remains one of the most expensive federal electorates in the country to visit a GP as availability dwindles and out-of-pocket charges continue to climb.

The newly released data, compiled by online healthcare directory Cleanbill reveals a 10.5% decline in local bulk-billing rates on last year, coupled with a $2.13 increase in out-of-pocket charges per standard consultation.

Shocking new data reveals a 7.22 per cent decrease in numbers of apprentices in training across the Herbert electorate in the first year of the Albanese Labor Government amidst an ongoing skills shortage.

This compares with the final year of the Coalition Government when the number of apprentices was at record highs, with a 27.16 per cent increase on the previous year.

The Townsville community continues to be left in the dark over how Defence plans to house the 500-plus troops and their families who are set to call the regional city home as early as next year.

New details have been released on the Albanese Labor Government’s plan to reduce emissions from cars, and it’s not good news for anyone wanting to buy a ute or 4WD.

A new report outlines the Government’s preferred option is to set a cap on the total emissions of cars a manufacturer sells, meaning the more high-emissions cars it sells, the more it will have to offset them with EVs and Hybrids.

Federal Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson is calling on the Federal and State Labor Governments to unlock disaster relief grants of up to $1,000 for individuals and $75,000 for businesses.

Mr Thompson said the funding was desperately required for some community members who had suffered significant financial difficulties after Cyclone Kirrily hit Townsville last Thursday night.

Federal Member for Herbert Phillip Thompson says the Albanese Labor Government is putting an end to the 4-wheel-drive as we know it.

The Albanese Labor Government has quietly announced over Christmas the introduction of stringent new environmental standards that will see vehicles such as Ford Rangers, Toyota Hiluxes and even Hyundai i30s no longer able to be sold in Australia if they fail to comply.