The vital skills and job-ready training opportunities of apprenticeships are being brought to the fore during National Apprenticeships Week with Member for Burdekin Dale Last echoing the Crisafulli Government’s commitment to backing apprentices and their employers. Boasting more than 200 enrolments in the local TAFE facility in 2025 and more than 1000 technicians and tradespeople in the district, Mr Last said the State Government’s investment in apprentices was vital in suppo

Unlocking the area’s potential was the focus as Bowen hosted the Crisafulli Government’s third Regional Forum. Member for Burdekin, Dale Last MP, said the business, community, civic and government leaders who attended were left with no doubt as to the importance of their role in shaping the future. “The forum kicked off with students from Bowen State High School outlining what they want to see and how making the right decisions now will help future generations,” Mr Last said.

The announcement of a new procurement policy and grants targeting security has reaffirmed the Crisafulli Government’s commitment to back our small and family businesses, according to Member for Burdekin Dale Last. This week the Crisafulli Government announced Round 2 of the Secure Communities Partnership Program with small and family businesses encouraged to apply for funding to boost security and deter criminal activity on their businesses. The announcement follows a $35 bil

Four in five Australian small businesses experienced a cyber incident in the last year and Burdekin businesses are also falling victim...