Coulton’s Catch Up: Winning photo announced; Rhino Awards highlight business excellence; Cost of living continues to cripple households and businesses

Winning photo announced A striking and iconic photo entitled “Sunrise at Kangaroo Hill” near Lightning Ridge has been chosen as the winner of my 2023 Christmas Card Photo Competition. This image was taken by Naomi Stone and captures the vibrant sunrises and rugged beauty of the Far West. ‘Sunrise at Kangaroo Hill’ was one of a…

STATEMENTS – Israel

18 October 2023 Mr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (18:19): I rise tonight to speak on this motion on the Hamas attacks on Israel. The images from those initial attacks on Israel, on the kibbutz and the music festival, were horrendous. I want it on the record that I completely condemn Hamas for undertaking that action.…

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS – Infrastructure

16 October 2023 Mr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (18:42): I too rise tonight to speak in support of the motion by the member for Barker pointing out that the length of the government’s 90-day infrastructure review has now stretched out to nearly double that amount. This is causing an enormous amount of grief and heartache…

After the Referendum

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is encouraging constituents to take the time to regroup and recover after what has been a very difficult process leading up to the 2023 Referendum on a Voice to Parliament. “From the beginning my main concern with this Referendum was the effect it would have on my constituents, and…

The AEC returns to Ivanhoe

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has welcomed news from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) that they will send out a second Remote Voter Service to the town of Ivanhoe after residents reported not being made aware of their earlier visit. “I’m pleased to hear that the AEC has answered calls from constituents and my…