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Media Releases
Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has put the Gillard Government, Greens and regional Independent MPs on notice regarding their proposed Carbon Tax which he today labelled a “tax on civilisation”.
Mr Coulton has asked the Government, Greens and regional Independents Tony Winds... ... (28-Feb)
Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has dismissed statements made in a report that a carbon tax would create 31,000 new jobs in regional Australia over the next two decades. The report released by the Climate Institute states that a carbon tax and a renewable energy target would lead to ... ... (28-Feb)
The people of the Parkes electorate will face significantly higher cost of living after Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced her intention to introduce a carbon tax during this term of government, Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said today.
Mr Coulton said the move by the G... ... (24-Feb)
Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has spoken in Parliament, stating his opposition against the Gillard Government’s proposed Flood Levy.
The Tax Laws Amendment (Temporary Flood Reconstruction Levy) Bill 2011 was introduced into Parliament this week and Mr Coulton took aim at t... ... (23-Feb)
Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has slammed a report from the University of Technology Sydney targeting the Kangaroo Industry.
Mr Coulton stated in a speech in Parliament that he believed the report released by University of Technology Sydney’s Institute of Sustainable Futu... ... (23-Feb)
The Coalition’s Independent Youth Allowance Bill was deemed “unconstitutional” by the Gillard Government and the regional Independent MPs, which again has left regional students with no certainty, Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton stated yesterday.
Mr Coulton said he was disa... ... (22-Feb)
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has welcomed Government funding under the Home and Community Care (HACC) program as it will benefit a number of services throughout the Parkes electorate.
Funding from the HACC will go towards assisting those who face difficulties in their day... ... (18-Feb)
Students and families in the Parkes electorate are urged to lobby the Labor government to allow debate on a bill that would make independent youth allowance fair.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Prime Minister Julia Gillard – 02 6277 7700
Senator Chris Evans – 02 6277 7320 / (08) 9481 4844 (WA)
Greens... ... (16-Feb)
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has called on the Attorney-General to declare Walgett, Brewarrina, Bourke and Warren Shire Council areas in north western NSW eligible for the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP).
The AGDRP provides one off payments of $100... ... (14-Feb)
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton believes the Government must amend its Independent Youth Allowance legislation after the Coalition’s bill introduced by Senator Fiona Nash passed through the Senate by a majority of 35 to 33.
The Coalition is seeking to change the current Independent ... ... (10-Feb)