Anika Wells MP | Politician
Anika Wells MP
Phone: +61 7 3266 8244
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25.01.2022 We are so lucky to live in the most beautiful corner of the earth. To celebrate Coastal Clean Up Day, I want to thank the volunteers who help to keep it that way - - Keep Sandgate Beautiful Association Inc... - Nudgee Beach Environmental Education Centre - Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre - Northern Catchments Network - Cabbage Tree Catchment Coordinating Network See more
25.01.2022 I'm not going to let big companies take local Northside jobs interstate and overseas without a fight.
24.01.2022 National Threatened Species Day is a timely reminder of the disastrous impact climate change is having on our environment. I will always fight to protect our precious coastal ecosystem.
23.01.2022 UPDATE: WESTFIELD PARKING PETITION I met with Scentre Group management recently to express my concern over their decision to burden shoppers with higher parking costs, while reducing free parking hours in this time of great economic hardship caused by COVID-19. Seniors, people with disabilities, nursing mothers and parents with small children may generally require a longer period of time to complete their shopping activities, and it is these sections of our community who will... be most severely impacted by Scentre Groups decision to reduce free parking to two hours. On your behalf, I met with the company's representative and asked them to reinstate three hours free parking for all shoppers immediately, in light of the public outcry and in recognition of the difficult financial circumstances many Australians now find themselves in due to the impacts of COVID-19. I await their response and will update you again when it is received. The Scentre Group representative was at pains to point out that he had received only positive feedback from shoppers about the parking changes, and said that many customers had in fact asked Westfield Chermside to reintroduce controlled parking (paid parking) after it was made free due to the initial impacts of the pandemic. The representative also indicated that increased parking fees and the reduction of three hours of free parking to two hours, would be rolled out at all Westfield shopping centres in South East Queensland, including Carindale, North Lakes and Garden City, by the end of the year. I would urge you to contact Scentre Group directly to express your opposition to the parking changes. You can email [email protected] or phone 3117 5300. Keep sharing my petition with your family, friends and neighbours. https://www.anikawells.com.au//westfield-chermside-restor/ And thank you for your support.
23.01.2022 Wrapping up Term 3 with St Pius Primary School Banyo to check out the new Apple TVs installed in every classroom, courtesy of the Local Schools Community Fund. Enjoy your school holidays!
22.01.2022 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY If you could change one thing about how Federal Parliament operates, what would it be?
22.01.2022 Do you know a positive change-maker who deserves to be recognised for their contribution to life on the Northside? The ABC Community Spirit Awards are now open! Categories are -... Community Champion individual Community Project or Event team or individual Service to the Community - individual Cultural Community Cohesion team or individual Community in Social Media team or individual Nominations close 25 September 2020.
21.01.2022 INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE OZONE LAYER If we don't step in and take serious action against climate change, our children and great-grandchildren will only be able to learn about the Great Barrier Reef in the history books.
21.01.2022 NORTHSIDE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ACTIVITIES Here's a list of exciting local activities to keep your kids entertained during the first week of school holidays. Monday 21 September ... - Zumba Kids in at Arthur Davies Park in Sandgate. Tuesday 22 September - Roller Skiing at Craigslea State High School - Holiday crafts at Everton Park Library - Hungry, Hungry Caterpillars workshop at Downfall Creek Bushland Centre in McDowall - Creative writing workshop with Lucy Nelson via Zoom - Kayak games at Sinbad Street Boat Ramp in Shorncliffe - Book art fun at Burnie Brae Centre in Chermside Wednesday 23 September - Wildlife Friendly Gardens for kids at Downfall Creek Bushland Centre in McDowall - Composting and worm farm for kids at Downfall Creek Bushland Centre in McDowall - Amazing eco art race at Boondall Wetlands - Zumba Kids at Arthur Davies Park in Sandgate. Thursday 24 September - Wheely fun at Sandgate Second Lagoon Reserve - Junior bike riding skills at Sandgate Second Lagoon Reserve - Survivor challenge at 7th Brigade Park in Chermside - Bush buddies biodiversity walk at Downfall Creek Bushland Centre in McDowall Check out these events and more at the Brisbane City Council website - https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats/school-holiday-events
20.01.2022 No hard feelings that I wasn't invited to audition, but thank you Padua College Kedron (Official) for letting me join your first practice! The students received a $5,000 grant through the Local Schools Community Fund to participate in the Franciscan Colleges Instrumental Program with Mount Alvernia College and St Anthony's Primary School.
20.01.2022 BOOKS - BAO - BEERS Head to The Cystic Fibrosis Queensland Bookshop in Nundah between 10am-4pm today to enjoy 50% off all books, beers from Aether Brewing, bao buns from The Bun Mobile, and live music! All proceeds raised go towards buying Boredom Buster Bags for children in hospital with cystic fibrosis.
19.01.2022 Shout out to all of the parents and caregivers who are on the grind on Working Parents Day! As we hit witching hour, lets all take respite in the fact that Hump Day (or in my case, Bump Day) is almost over.
19.01.2022 The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places youll go. Dr. Seuss Happy International Literacy Day!
19.01.2022 Too many Northside families spend a huge chunk of their income on child care. This week I met with the Minister for Education Dan Tehan MP to advocate for more more affordable early education.
18.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS: the Queensland Government has criminalised wage theft. I applaud the Queensland Government for stepping up and doing what the Federal Government has failed to do - protect workers and punish dodgy bosses.
18.01.2022 Here's an excerpt from Scentre Group's response to my letter requesting Westfield Chermside reinstates three hours free parking. If only 8% of customers stay at Westfield Chermside beyond two hours, surely cutting three hours free parking will only encourage shoppers to rush back to their cars? The longer we spend shopping, the more money in the pockets of local businesses struggling through the pandemic. This week I also met with Chris Gazenbeek - SDA Union Queensland to follow up on some very concerning reports I'm hearing about staff parking.
17.01.2022 Today I wrote to the Federal Minister for Communications to make sure Northsiders get our fair share of the NBN upgrades.
16.01.2022 I hear you Sandgate! Here are the top three issues you prioritised in the Sandgate Community Survey.
16.01.2022 Happy due date to our Quarantwins Thank you to everyone who has sent us your well-wishes over the past three weeks. I haven’t been able to respond to them all personally, but I can assure you I’ve read every single one! We’re all healthy and travelling well.
16.01.2022 In about an hour's time, the Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia is chairing another public hearing into the destruction of the Juukan Gorge. Here are my thoughts on a root issue that we must address.
16.01.2022 I am blown away by how driven, focused and hardworking our Northside students have been this year, despite the mammoth obstacles they have faced. Congratulations to Jared Noble and Dominic Graham from St Patrick's College and Heidi Noon, Thomas Tucker and Sam Short from Prince of Peace Lutheran College, Everton Hills for being recognised as the Courier Mail's most influential school students of 2020.
15.01.2022 The first fortnight of the Parliament spring sittings have wrapped up, so I want to give you a quick update on what happened in the House of Representatives.
15.01.2022 Great morning with Bart Mellish MP- Member for Aspley and Councillor Jared Cassidy chatting with Geebung locals about the Queensland Governments economic recovery plan. (Shout out to Melanie from Geebung who is 29 weeks pregnant - solidarity! )
15.01.2022 I joined Amanda Rishworth MP, Lisa Chesters MP, Senator Marielle Smith, Alicia Payne MP and Kate Thwaites MP on ABC's The Brief for a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to be pregnant in Parliament.
13.01.2022 Bart Mellish MP- Member for Aspley has proven himself to be a strong advocate for his community and a leader who delivers results. I am proud to congratulate my mate Bart on his appointment as the Assistant Minister to the Premier for Veterans' Affairs, Trade and COVID Economic Recovery.
12.01.2022 "They're putting us out for sale to the lowest bidder, and we're sick of it." - Brett, Qantas Ground Services employee of 8 years. Today Senator Anthony Chisholm, Nita Green - Senator for Queensland and I met with Qantas, QGS and Jetstar employees from the Transport Workers Union - TWU who are being hung out to dry by Qantas' decision to outsource a further ground crew 2,500 jobs.
12.01.2022 A socially distanced congratulations to the Sandgate Hawks - the Lilley recipients of the Community Energy Efficiency and Solar Grants program. If you run a local business, not-for-profit, sporting or social club, make sure you keep an eye out on my page for future federal grants program announcements.
12.01.2022 Today is the Dogs in Politics Day This is our very patient and loving rescue Kelpie, Don. Show me a pic of your pup in the comments below! #KeepAusPetFriendly #DogsInPoliticsDay
11.01.2022 This report confirms what Northside parents already know: more affordable childcare benefits everyone.
10.01.2022 I want to take a moment to remind Northsiders to check in on your friends, family, neighbours and co-workers. If you need help, the Queensland Mental Health Commission's website has a comprehensive list of services available - https://www.qmhc.qld.gov.au/find-support-services
10.01.2022 Lilley workers deserve a comprehensive jobs plan from the Federal Government before JobKeeper support is cut.
10.01.2022 Hey Scott Morrison - Northsiders don't want more gas projects. Transitioning to large scale renewable energy projects is the only way to help the environment and household budgets.
09.01.2022 Congratulatuons to the Craigslea State High School Class of 2020 for your fantastic achievements during such a difficult year. Im sorry to have missed your awards night while I was in quarantine!
09.01.2022 Congratulations to the St Anthony's Primary School Remarkable Learner award recipients! I'm sorry I couldn't be with you today, but thank you for inviting me to speak with you earlier this year about a day in the life of a Federal MP.
08.01.2022 Dr Anthony Lynham MP's decision not to recontest the seat of Stafford is a huge loss for our community. If I could keep Dr Lynham as my state MP for life, I would. Dr Lynham's legacy in politics is one to be proud of. As a Minister, he has been a champion for Queensland jobs, leading the charge to a renewable Queensland while creating thousands of jobs across the state. ... As the Member for Stafford, he has been a tireless and dedicated servant to our community. Most importantly, Dr Lynham stands as a shining example of a decent and honourable man, loyal to the bone. On behalf of all Northsiders - thank you for your service. Our loss is the medical community's gain.
08.01.2022 Does anybody else feel like political debate about how we handle the challenges of COVID is becoming extremely toxic and unhelpful?
07.01.2022 Looking for something to do this weekend? Here's a fun list of local school holiday activities for the whole family! Friday 25 September - Kite making and flying class at Teralba Park in Everton Park - Holiday crafts at Everton Park Library... Saturday 26 September - Holiday crafts at Banyo Library - Kitesurfing at Arthur Davies Park in Sandgate - Writing and story creation workshop with Brian Falkner via Zoom Sunday - Stand up paddling and windsurfing at Arthur Davies Park in Sandgate - Oragami classes at Plaisted Place Park in Nundah Check out the Brisbane City Council website for these activities and more: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on-and-events/search
07.01.2022 With premiums already up 30 per cent under the LNP Government and many Australians struggling to make ends meet, private health hospital coverage is now at the lowest level in 14 years. The Minister must explain why another increase in October will be in Northsider's best interests or cancel the increase altogether.
07.01.2022 Celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with the Federation of Indian Communities of Queensland (FICQ) | Australia. The ceiling of Brisbane Town Hall is lit up with the flag of India
06.01.2022 Congratulations to Matthew from Wavell State High School for receiving the Inaugural Anika Wells Achievement Award!
05.01.2022 I've been working from home in quarantine after parliament, but my office is still open and ready to help. Please get in touch on 07 3266 8244 or [email protected] if you need any assistance with local issues.
04.01.2022 I believe that if you’re in a place to have a voice, you should use it to help others. That's why I'm starting the Lilley Shop Local Buy Local Directory. The Lilley Shop Local Buy Local Directory is a platform where Northsiders can come together to support small and family businesses who have been hit hard this year. You can nominate your favourite local spot to feature on the Lilley Shop Local Buy Local Directory here: https://anikawells.com.au//lilley-shop-local-buy-local-di/
03.01.2022 2020 has been a tough year for Northside aviation workers. It's my pleasure to join with Transport Workers Union - TWU to deliver a fun afternoon for their families to let down their hair and relax.
02.01.2022 TELSTRA NETWORK DISRUPTION ADVICE FOR DEAGON AND CHERMSIDE RESIDENTS. I have been advised that between 24 November and 18 December, Telstra is upgrading its network around Deagon and Chermside. Deagon and Chermside residents and businesses may have their mobile and fixed services impacted during this period. If you experience any serious or long term disruptions, please contact my office - 07 3266 8244 or [email protected]
02.01.2022 Every day my office is trying to help Northsiders who are stranded overseas to return home. So why has the Department of Home Affairs Parliamentary Liaison line been switched off every time we've called over the last two weeks? Peter Dutton?
01.01.2022 Join us for a virtual event featuring national leaders from Australia and New Zealand on the official response to the COVID-19 pandemic with ACYPL alumni Senato...r Andrew Bragg (Australia to US, 2018), Tamati Coffey - Labour MP for Waiariki (New Zealand to US, 2018), and Anika Wells MP (Australia to US, 2018). RSVP and submit your questions for this weeks #IntlACYPLTownHall here: https://bit.ly/3jFebYx
