Election results formally declared On Thursday I was pleased to officially be declared the Member for Parkes, for the sixth consecutive time, by the Australian Electoral Commission. As I have said on many occasions, it is an incredible honour to represent this diverse, productive and vibrant area of our country in the Federal Parliament. Once…
Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (right) pictured with Central Darling Shire Council General Manager Greg Hill and Administrator Bob Stewart. Central Darling Shire Council has welcomed confirmation that much-needed funding has been approved by the Australian Government for important community projects at White Cliffs, Ivanhoe and Tilpa. Council has been advised that…
Nationals’ Chief Whip appointment This week I had the honour of being appointed as the National Party’s Chief Whip by leader David Littleproud. I previously held this position for two terms from 2010 to 2016, so I am looking forward to resuming the role throughout this next term of government. As Nationals’ Chief Whip, I…
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has been appointed as the National Party’s Chief Whip. The appointment comes following the announcement of the Coalition’s shadow ministry on Sunday. Having served as a Member of Parliament for more than 14 years, Mr Coulton brings a wealth of experience to the role of Chief Whip – a…
New Nationals leaders The National Party last week elected two new leaders to take us forward over the coming years as we continue to fight to get the best outcomes for regional Australia. I’d like to congratulate our new leader David Littleproud and deputy leader Senator Perin Davey, who I’m confident will do a great…
Photo one: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (middle) officially opened the new cattle and poultry pavilion at the Coonamble Show on Wednesday. He is pictured with Coonamble Show Society President Henry Moxham (left) and members of the committee. Attendees, competitors and exhibitors at the 2022 Coonamble Show were able to enjoy improved facilities, with…
The newest major road project for the Newell Highway in northern NSW will provide local jobs and business opportunities when work gets underway in July. NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said there was set to be a seamless transition of local employment opportunities on the $261 million upgrade between Narrabri and…
The $1.7 billion major upgrade of the Newell Highway is surging ahead with design work starting on the Newell Highway intersection with the Oxley Highway which will improve safety and traffic flow, particularly for heavy vehicles. NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads said the major road improvement project will achieve better freight efficiency, north-east…
Work will start next week at the first of three sites where six new overtaking lanes will be built on the Newell Highway between Coonabarabran and Narrabri reducing travel times and improving safety on a section of road popular with grey nomads. Up to 40 new overtaking lanes and road safety improvements are being delivered…
Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton, Nathan Cubby and Charlie McHughes at the Clontarf Foundation Central West Employment Forum in Dubbo last week. Back to business With the election campaign now over, it’s back to business as usual for me, meeting with constituents and attending various events across the electorate. Although last week…