Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s new look ministry was sworn in by Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove last week. Following this I have been busy speaking with many of my constituents about how their matters will be dealt with under the new Coalition Government. One particular matter being raised with me is the implementation of…
Coonamble Shire Council has received approval as a Declared Council under the Australian Government’s new Drought Communities Programme. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Warren Truss said the Drought Communities Programme has been introduced to generate greater economic stability in regional areas impacted by low rainfalls. “The Australian…
Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce has today announced $5.3 million worth of projects to assist small exporters with market access under the Coalition Government’s Package Assisting Small Exporters Programme. These grants deliver on a key Coalition Government election commitment to support small exporters through its $15 million four year package. …
Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has welcomed the announcement of a $100 million Women’s Safety Package to help keep women and their children safe. Prime Minister, the Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP today announced the Women’s Safety Package which will deliver immediate and practical measures to reduce violence against women and their children. …
Applications for grant funding are now open for Round 2 of the Coalition Government’s Rural Research and Development (R&D) for Profit Programme. Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce has announced that up to $50 million in funding is available under Round 2 of the programme to deliver R&D projects to boost profitability…
I was very disappointed to learn that as part of the Australian Electoral Commission’s (AEC) current review of voter services for the next Federal election, it is proposed that almost 20% of polling places in the Parkes Electorate will be abolished. The AEC have proposed the abolition of polling places at Albert, Baan Baa,…
The Coalition Government delivered on yet another election commitment this week with the Water Amendment Bill 2015 passing through the Senate. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has 25 percent of the Murray-Darling Basin located in his electorate and he welcomes the certainty that this legislation provides to the communities surrounding the Basin. …
The Nationals have responded to the Liberal Party’s leadership change with a new Coalition Agreement finalised in Canberra today. Lead by Warren Truss, the Nationals sought, negotiated and insisted on a new Coalition Agreement with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull following the change in Liberal leadership this week. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton…
Last week marked the two year anniversary of this Coalition Government. I am very proud to be part of a Government that cares about rural and regional Australia; a Government that has a clear plan to build a prosperous economy and a safe, secure Australia. I have been working very hard to do my…
Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has welcomed the Government’s release of the Delivery Plan to build the iconic Inland Rail project that will connect Melbourne to Brisbane with a high performance freight line. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, the Hon Warren Truss MP received the final Report of…