Coulton’s Catch Up: Buybacks legislated; Labor rushing to meet renewables target; Events around the Parkes electorate

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…

Coulton’s Catch Up: Inquiry calls for feedback into flood insurance; Have your say on the Regional Investment Corporation; Work experience student program

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…

Coulton’s Catch Up: Labor cuts key infrastructure; The Basin comes to Parliament; Threats are not acceptable

Labor cuts key infrastructure I’m appalled by the results of the Labor Government’s Infrastructure Review, part of which was released last Thursday, with more detail expected to be revealed. The Minister for Infrastructure has cut the Moree Intermodal Overpass and the Northern NSW Inland Port at Narrabri which are crucial elements of the Inland Rail.…