Are you ready for the Referendum? With the Referendum for the Voice to Parliament now confirmed for Saturday 14 October, I am encouraging all eligible residents of the Parkes electorate to ensure they are ready to vote. Like regular elections, many residents in the Parkes electorate will use the postal voting system for the Referendum.…
Last week for Volunteer Grant applications We are fast approaching the deadline for this year’s round of Volunteer Grants, with the 2023 round closing at 5pm AEST on Friday 8 September. These grants are designed to help volunteer organisations pay for equipment, promotional activities, fuel costs or other expenses so that they can continue to…
50 years of AgQuip I was at the very first AgQuip when it began, so it was quite surreal to be in Gunnedah for the 50th anniversary of this amazing event, which has grown enormously over the years. This is a huge exhibition of farm equipment, heavy machinery, new products and services, designed to highlight…
Ground-breaking Baaka Cultural Centre I was thrilled to be part of the ground-breaking ceremony for the Baaka Cultural Centre project last week in Wilcannia. After some setbacks, this $9.5 million project is finally underway and I can’t wait to see the old Knox and Downs building in Wilcannia’s main street transformed into a fabulous centre…
Heroic army nurse honoured Last week I visited the newly unveiled statue of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel AO MBE at the Australian War Memorial. This remarkable woman is a hero and deserving of each of the many accolades she received during her life. She is the first individual woman or nurse to be honoured by…
Concerns about proposed heritage laws I have serious concerns about Labor’s proposed cultural heritage reforms and their potential impact on Australian property owners. The Labor Government has refused to rule out heritage laws similar to the controversial Cultural Heritage Act in Western Australia which is now in question. Any similar laws would cause havoc in…
Meet me at the Nyngan Ag Expo The Nyngan Ag Expo BBQ Lunch is coming up on Saturday 5 August 2023 11.30am – 1.00pm at the Nyngan Showgrounds. This should be an excellent event, with both myself and my friend and colleague Sarah Mitchell MLC in attendance. This will be an opportunity to hear me…
Carbon Farming Outreach Program The Carbon Farming Outreach Program is an initiative of the Australian Government to deliver training and advice to farmers to integrate low emission technologies and practices into their farming operations and land management practices. This program is offered to organisations such as rural service and extension providers, natural resource management organisations…
Strengthening Rural Communities I’m pleased to welcome funding for several groups in the Parkes electorate under the Australian Government and FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program. These grants are awarded for projects that support small yet vital community needs, disaster resilience and COVID-19 recovery initiatives. Communities from the Parkes electorate received funding in each of…
Regional Tech Hub available to help I encourage anyone experiencing connectivity issues to make use of assistance available through the Regional Tech Hub. The Australian Government funds the Regional Tech Hub, which provides free independent advice and support on telecommunications issues to Australians living and working in regional and remote locations, such as improving connectivity,…