Challenges in aged care In the past week I was able to visit aged care facilities in Broken Hill, Gilgandra and Coonamble to discuss the challenges facing aged care in these towns. One of the major challenges for regional aged care facilities remains the ability to source the required staff, which can become very expensive…
Support for aged care in Broken Hill After months of uncertainty, I’m pleased that Broken Hill’s sole aged care facility Southern Cross Care is set to receive $4.4 million in Federal funding. I’ve been in discussion with representatives from Southern Cross Care and the office of the Minister for Aged Care many times over recent…
Consideration Of Senate Message Mr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (11:31): I too rise in support of the amendment moved by the member for Maranoa and the Leader of The Nationals. Water is our most valuable resource, and we need to have safeguards around the use of water to protect the resource for future generations. It…
Photo: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton with CEO of Southern Cross Care Mr Bernard Nankivell After months of uncertainty, Broken Hill’s sole aged care provider is set to receive $4.4 million in Federal funding under the Market Adjustment Program. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has been working to advocate for Southern Cross Care…
Buybacks legislated On Thursday 30 November amendments to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan passed the Parliament, legislating uncapped water buybacks into Federal water management policy. While Minister Plibersek and Senator Wong celebrated the development, it was a dark day for agricultural communities in the Murray-Darling Basin, and for Australia as a whole. This legislation cannot and…
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has condemned the passing of amendments to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan today in the Senate as a dark day for Australia. After furious campaigning from the Coalition and concerned community members and stakeholders to prevent the cementing of water buybacks back into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, the Parliament has…
27 November 2023 Mr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (16:56): I too rise to speak on this issue and the Migration Amendment (Bridging Visa Conditions and Other Measures) Bill 2023. I find myself in the rather strange position where, for once, I agree with the Leader of the Greens. We’ve known each other for a long…
27 November 2023 Mr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (16:35): Over the last couple of days, I’ve had the privilege to attend three different events in the Parkes electorate that really show the diversity and strength of this community. Late last week, I was able to attend the 20th anniversary of the Country Education Foundation’s Namoi…
Photo caption: Flooding in Condobolin, 2022 Inquiry calls for feedback into flood insurance A Federal Inquiry is currently being conducted into insurers’ responses to 2022 major flood claims, and I’m encouraging affected constituents to participate. I’ve been contacted by many residents from areas as far afield as Gunnedah, Wee Waa and Narrabri who have…
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said Labor’s plan to underwrite a five-fold increase in new government-backed renewables across Australia will have profoundly damaging consequences in the Parkes electorate and continue to drive up the cost of living. Energy Minister Chris Bowen has initiated a market intervention to achieve Labor’s 82 per cent renewables by…