Ideas boom coming to Dubbo

The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science will kick off a series of briefings on the National Innovation and Science Agenda (NISA) in Dubbo on Monday 14 December 2015.   Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said that the briefing will prove beneficial for a range of local stakeholders.   “The briefing will provide local…

COULTON’S CATCH UP 7TH DECEMBER

Following the Paris climate talks last week, local governments throughout the electorate of Parkes now have the opportunity to cut their energy bills and reduce emissions as part of a new a $250 million loan package under the Australian Government’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). Local councils could invest in clean technology across their operations,…

Coulton welcomes improved scrutiny of foreign ownership in agriculture

The Coalition Government’s robust new foreign investment regime came into effect this week.   Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton welcomes the regime that will improve scrutiny and transparency around foreign ownership of Australia’s agricultural production.   “The Government understands that the average farming business is smaller than other businesses and simply applying the $252…

Commonwealth supports Indigenous arts and languages

Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has welcomed the announcement of more than $3 million of Commonwealth Government funding to support Indigenous languages and art in communities throughout Australia.   Minister for the Arts, Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield this week announced 59 projects that will help keep Indigenous languages alive and showcase Australia’s traditional…