A joint commitment by the Australian Government, Queensland Government and the Council of Mayors South East Queensland is set to deliver $1.8 billion worth of infrastructure that will transform the region.

The SEQ City Deal will deliver a significant package of investments that will generate thousands of jobs, boost digital and transport connectivity, enhance liveability and support one of the fastest-growing regions in the country.

A key project will be the Gabba Brisbane Metro Station which will ensure enhanced transport connections to support the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The City Deal will receive $667.77 million in investment from the Australian Government, $618.78 million from the Queensland Government, and $501.62 million from the SEQ Council of Mayors, as well as $72 million from the industry.

The economic impact of this investment will be substantial, and the electorate of Wright will be a beneficiary.

SUPPORT FOR TRAVEL AGENTS
The Morrison Government is providing an additional $75.5 million in targeted support for travel agents and tour arrangement service providers.

The funds will help eligible travel agents and tour arrangement providers to support consumers to rebook their travel using existing Covid-related travel credits.

Australia’s tourism industry is bouncing back, with international and state borders now open and a date set for cruising to re-commence.

The support program will assist travel agents and tour arrangement service providers in meeting the ongoing costs of running outlets and continuing to process re-bookings.

ADDITIONAL HELP FOR UKRAINE
Because we stand in solidarity with Ukraine and support its territorial integrity and sovereignty, the Government is now extending its support through further defensive military equipment and emergency humanitarian aid.

An additional $21 million in military support will bring Australia’s total military assistance so far to $91 million.

Our effort in protecting women, children, the elderly and the disabled has been boosted by an additional $30 million in emergency humanitarian assistance, taking the total we have so far committed to $65 million.

BUDGET WEEK
The 2022 Federal Budget will be delivered in Parliament next Tuesday (March 29) by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.

Since last year’s Budget, the Morrison Government’s fiscal strategy has delivered on its objective, with full employment insight and the unemployment rate at 4 per cent – the equal lowest in 48 years.

Following the delivery of the 2022 Budget, the Government will move to the next phase of its fiscal strategy, which will see it sticking to its economic plan, investing in a stronger future, creating more jobs and guaranteeing the essential services that Australians rely on.