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Since the ANZAC landing in 1915, more than 100,000 Australian men and women have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of all Australians. On ANZAC Day we pay tribute to their sacrifice, remember their efforts and reflect on their selfless service to a grateful nation.
The endurin... ... (19-Mar)
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It is estimated that 2.2 million Australian children actively engage online. The children and teenagers of today are the first generation of young people that will grow up with the internet and social media as an integral part of the way they live, learn and communicate.
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Everything we purchase on a supermarket shelf starts its life on a country road. Indeed, the economic capacity of this country is being impacted because these rural businesses cannot meet contractual agreements because of the poor state of the roads at this present time. The fact is if the p... ... (20-Feb)
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Right across northern New South Wales and southern Queensland massive flooding is taking place. In my electorate of Parkes we have seen flood levels that we have not seen for sixty years in the Moree, Gwydir and Narrabri Shire areas. The benchmark floods in Moree in my lifetime have been tho... ... (13-Feb)
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This week Parliament resumes for what is set to be one of the most important years in Federal politics in quite some time. The past year in Canberra has seen Parliament debate a raft of legislation that will have huge ramifications for every Australian. Unfortunately this year will be the ye... ... (06-Feb)
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Every Australian Counts is the campaign for the introduction of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and I have added my support to this very important movement. The NDIS will provide insurance cover for all Australians in the event of significant disability and will revolutionise t... ... (30-Jan)
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I believe that small business is the most critical part of our economy – the source of much of Australia’s innovation, economic growth and job creation. Australia has over 2.7 million small businesses, with 35% of them located in regional areas. 95% of Australian businesses are defined as sma... ... (24-Jan)
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2012 is officially the Year of the Farmer. This is a year-long, national celebration that provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the important role farmers’ play in feeding, clothing and sheltering our nation. Year after year farmers continue to work to provide food and fibre for our ... ... (16-Jan)
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As the end of the year is quickly approaching I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy Christmas. Overall it has been a very enjoyable year and, without a doubt, the highlight of this position is spending time in the Parkes electorate and I am proud to represent you... ... (19-Dec)
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The Senate Committee for Rural Affairs & Transport recently released its anticipated interim report on the Impact of Coal Seam Gas Extraction on the Murray-Darling Basin. The report considers the potential impact of the Coal Seam Gas industry on Basin groundwater resources, agricultural land and... ... (12-Dec)
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