Coalition expands its support for veterans’ organisation to deliver disaster relief

A re-elected Coalition Government will invest $38.1 million over the next three years to establish a National Veteran Volunteer Service program in partnership with Disaster Relief Australia (DRA). This innovative program will increase the engagement of veterans and their families in disaster resilience, recovery and relief operations, and community service projects throughout Australia.  In doing…

$75 million to assist farmers into ownership

The Hon David Littleproud MP Deputy Leader of the Nationals Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia   Tuesday 19th April 2022   $75 million to assist farmers into ownership   $75 million Future Farmer Guarantee Scheme, 18-month pilot to support farmers into first time ownership Government will guarantee 40% of an eligible new farmer’s commercial…

$150 MILLION FOR UPGRADES TO AUSTRALIA’S NEGLECTED ROADS

The Morrison-Joyce Government is continuing to deliver better and safer roads across our regions, with new investments totalling $150 million in 33 projects under the Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program. This funding will ensure more unsealed and neglected roads throughout rural and remote parts of Australia get the attention they need, making them safer and…

FEDS FUND $420,000 FOR WHITSUNDAY MARINE RESCUE CLUB EXPANSION

The vital and much-loved Volunteer Marine Rescue Whitsunday Club (VMR) is set for expansion thanks to $420,000 from the Morrison-Joyce Government. Minister for Regionalisation and Minister for Emergency Management, Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie said this funding will ensure VMR Whitsunday can continue to deliver vital services for locals and holidaymakers. “This club is an…

A FURTHER $50 MILLION TO PROTECT AUSTRALIANS AGAINST FUTURE FLOODS

The Liberal and Nationals Government is investing $50 million in 15 projects under round 2 of the National Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Program (NFMIP) to assist communities to better withstand future flood events. This funding is made possible through the Government’s $4 billion Emergency Response Fund (ERF), established in December 2019. Under the legislation, $50 million…

FUNDING TO ACCELERATE MOTOR SPORT IN CENTRAL QUEENSLAND

The Hon Barnaby Joyce MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development   The Hon Michelle Landry Assistant Minister for Regional Tourism Federal Member for Capricornia   Senator Matt Canavan Senator for Queensland   Colin Boyce Liberal National Party candidate for Flynn   MEDIA RELEASE Thursday, 14 April 2022   FUNDING TO…

HUNTER ROAD UPGRADE TO BOOST REGION

The Hon Barnaby Joyce MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development   James Thomson Nationals candidate for Hunter   MEDIA RELEASE Thursday, 14 April 2022   HUNTER ROAD UPGRADE TO BOOST REGION   A $56 million funding commitment from the Liberal and Nationals Government will see the important Mandalong Road upgraded…

OPENING THE HUNTER TO THE WORLD

The Hon Barnaby Joyce MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development   The Hon Dr David Gillespie Federal Member for Lyne Minister for Regional Health   MEDIA RELEASE Thursday, 14 April 2022   OPENING THE HUNTER TO THE WORLD   The Hunter will soon be a gateway to the world, with…

NEW LOGISTICS HUBS TO DRIVE NT’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Hon Barnaby Joyce MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development   MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, 13 April 2022   NEW LOGISTICS HUBS TO DRIVE NT’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT   The Morrison-Joyce Government is investing $440 million in new logistics hubs across the Northern Territory to unlock the region’s vast resources, strengthen supply…