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Roundtable with Devonport Civic and Business Leaders to Discuss $2 Billion Regional Accelerator Program

Media ReleasesBy Jonathan Hawkes 29 April, 2022

Minister for Regionalisation, Regional Communications and Regional Education, Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie, will be meeting civic and business leaders today in Devonport to discuss opportunities from the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Regional Accelerator Program. “Through the $2 billion Regional Accelerator Program, the Federal Government will work closely with regional centres, like Devonport, to bring…

Labor will push prices up by killing the Agricultural Visa

Media ReleasesBy Jonathan Hawkes 29 April, 2022

Australian farmers have warned that a Labor Government will push up prices even further at the check-out if the Agricultural Visa is axed. The Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said farmers are telling Australians that the Labor Party will cause worker shortages in the agriculture sector. “Fruit and vegetable farmer Paul Shoker…

Regional bridge upgrades across Australia to improve safety and efficiency

Media ReleasesBy Jonathan Hawkes 29 April, 2022

The Coalition Government is continuing to upgrade bridges on regional roads with new investments in 27 projects totalling $48.3 million under the Bridges Renewal Program. The projects will replace and widen bridges, strengthen existing structures, and upgrade floodways to bridges. Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said that with 85 per cent of projects under the…

COALITION GOVERNMENT TO CREATE 450,000 REGIONAL JOBS

Media ReleasesBy Jonathan Hawkes 27 April, 2022

The Hon. Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister The Hon. Barnaby Joyce MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development The Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP Treasurer Senator the Hon. Bridget McKenzie Minister for Regionalisation, Regional Communications and Regional Education Minister for Emergency Management and National Recovery and Resilience The…

A fish tale and the one who didn’t get away

Media ReleasesBy Jonathan Hawkes 27 April, 2022

The Hon. David Littleproud MP Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia Deputy Leader of the Nationals Wednesday, 27 April 2022 A fish tale and the one who didn’t get away A Singaporean tourist who attempted to bring in 38 live fish hidden in home-made cushions has had their visa cancelled, been refused entry…

$5 MILLION TO UPGRADE CENTRAL QUEENSLAND LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE FACILITIES

Media ReleasesBy Jonathan Hawkes 27 April, 2022

The Coalition Government has committed $5 million to upgrade the Central Queensland Livestock Exchange (CQLX) in Rockhampton to support Central Queensland’s beef industry. The upgrade will add a roof to the facility, increasing safety and animal welfare, as well as creating efficiencies projected to deliver $13.25 million of local economic benefits each year from increased…

$845,000 TO BUILD CHILDCARE FACILITIES IN WIMMERA REGION

Media ReleasesBy Jonathan Hawkes 26 April, 2022

The Liberal and Nationals Government has committed $845,000 towards building a long care daycare centre in Murtoa for the first time. The centre will provide 30 places for the combined communities of Minyip, Murtoa and Rupanyup to improve early education for children and have a positive economic impact on the region. With long wait times…

$13.5 MILLION FOR THE MURRAY RIVER ADVENTURE TRAIL

Media ReleasesBy Jonathan Hawkes 26 April, 2022

The Liberal and Nationals Government is committing $13.5 million towards the Murray River Adventure Trail to boost Mildura’s liveability and provide greater walking, running and cycling paths for residents and tourists. The completion of the 36-kilometre trail along the river from Mildura to Yelta will provide all members of the community an option to keep…

Transcript: Sunrise with the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia

Media ReleasesBy Jonathan Hawkes 26 April, 2022

Nat Barr: Thank you, Sam. Liberal candidate, Katherine Deves has been driven into hiding after receiving death threats over controversial comments she made about transgender athletes. The Warringah candidate has reportedly moved to a secret location and sent her family out of Sydney amid fears for her safety. The Labor Party is not without conflict…

Horticulture funding netted for Western Australia

Media ReleasesBy Jonathan Hawkes 26 April, 2022

More horticulture producers across Western Australia are set to benefit from the expansion of the Horticultural Netting Program – Trial following the signing of the funding agreement between the Coalition and Western Australian Governments. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud, said the expansion of the Horticultural Netting Program – Trial would see improved…

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