If re-elected, the Coalition Government will provide $1 million to improve the Seymour RSL facilities to better meet the needs of veterans and their families. The funding would provide a significant extension of the meeting hall and function area, improved facilities and a playground for families so that the RSL can continue to meet the…
Harnessing super to realise the Australian dream of home ownership The great Australian dream of home ownership will be unlocked sooner for thousands of first home buyers who will now be able harness their superannuation to get into the property market. Under the Super Home Buyer Scheme, first home buyers will be able to invest…
The Federal Coalition Government and the NSW Government have committed to rebuild MR358 between Merriwa and Willow Tree. The $48.3 million project to restore this critical livestock freight route will be funded $38.64 million by a re-elected Coalition Government and $9.66 million by the NSW Government. Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said the stretch of…
The Coalition Government will provide $3 million towards a $4.2 million project for the Guyra Early Learning Centre to re-locate to a new, fit-for-purpose centre. The modern facilities will double childcare spaces and include a carpark, making it easier for the Guyra community to access increased employment or study opportunities. Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce…
The Coalition Government has committed $15 million for the University of New England (UNE) to establish an Agvet Chemical & Technology Innovation Centre of Excellence (CoE). The CoE will bring together farmers, scientists and industry experts from across Australia and globally, through the establishment of a Chair of Regulatory Sciences and supporting secretariat located at…
The Coalition Government will invest more than $3 million in Federation University to undertake research to improve outcomes for regional Australians with chronic health conditions. Minister for Regional Education, Bridget McKenzie said a total of more than $19 million is being invested in a range of projects to boost the research capabilities of Australia’s regional…
A re-elected Coalition Government will invest $5 million to refurbish the famous Courthouse Theatre at Federation University’s Ballarat campus to enhance teaching spaces. Minister for Regional Education, Bridget McKenzie said the historic 1868 former Ballarat Supreme Court is one of Ballarat’s most beautiful heritage buildings. “This beautiful, historic building has been used as a teaching…
A re-elected Coalition Government will invest $50 million to construct a new campus in Cairns to turbocharge the region and meet growing student demand. Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said the new campus will create more economic opportunities and stronger futures for people in Far North Queensland. “The Coalition Government is committed to supporting regional…
The Nationals’ world-first Agriculture Biodiversity Stewardship Package is set to take off in Victoria’s Goulburn Broken region. “The Agriculture Biodiversity Stewardship Package rewards farmers with a passive income stream from biodiversity outcomes and carbon abatement,” Minister Littleproud said. “Farmers have stewardship of over 50 per cent of Australia’s landscape, and it is about time they…
Residents across regional and remote New South Wales will soon be better connected following successful applications for funding mobile and broadband upgrades under Round 2 of the Regional Connectivity Program. Minister for Regional Communications, Bridget McKenzie said the projects form part of the Coalition Government’s continuing roll-out of the $257 million Regional Connectivity Program (RCP). …