Expressions of Interest are being sought from business and community leaders to join Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees in New South Wales. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, said that RDA committees are part of a national network, made up of local leaders who assist in the economic development of their region, volunteering their time…
Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, said pensioners in regional New South Wales are $51.80 per fortnight better off for singles and $78 per fortnight for couples since the Coalition Government was elected following a further rise in the age pension. Mr Coulton said: “Age pensioners deserve our support and once again the age pension…
The Coalition is delivering on its promise to legislate a 1500 Gigalitre buyback cap as a part of the management of the Murray Darling Basin. Legislating the buyback cap was a promise made by the Prime Minister prior to the last election. This legislation will deliver further certainty to farmers and irrigators in the Basin.…
The Australian Government continues to invest in regional infrastructure with the opening of the Peak Skate Park project today in Cobar, New South Wales. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said it was great to see local residents gathered today for the opening and that providing such facilities encourages skaters to move off the roads,…
The Intergenerational Report is a document prepared by Treasury officials to advise the Government and the Australian people of how our economy, population and national budget will change over the next 40 years. There has been a general awareness of our ageing population and the challenges presented by the ageing boom. The Intergenerational Report brings…
The Coalition Government will provide $1.3 million in extra funding which will help ensure families living in drought affected areas in the North West can continue accessing family relationship support, Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, said today. “The additional $1.3 million announced today will help organisations such as Interrelate Family Centres to continue delivering…
Businesses and community organisations in North West New South Wales can now apply for support to boost the skills of youth under youth stream pilot programmes through the Industry Skills Fund. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, said the Training for Employment Scholarships and Youth Employment Pathways are new ways of delivering skilled young employees…
Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton spoke in the Federal Parliament last week about the positive future available to young people from Brewarrina. Mr Coulton spoke about Brewarrina locas, Burra Mac, and his passion for photography and Nathan Johnson who is undertaking a fine arts degree at the University of Newcastle. “These young men clearly…
The Coalition Government has introduced legislation to improve the quality of vocational education and training organisations and to ensure that they are more closely monitored by the existing regulatory body, ASQA. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, spoke in favour of vocational education and the changes brought in by the legislation. “I support this legislation…
Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, spoke last week in the Australian Parliament about the importance of infrastructure to communities in North West New South Wales. “The upgrade of Mosquito Creek Road, which goes to a large quarry, is of benefit to not only the businesses that operate out of the quarry but the safety…