Final Statement

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton leaves the House of Representatives Chamber for the last time. With today’s announcement of a 3 May 2025 Federal Election, my time as the 1,029th member elected to the Australian Parliament and as the Federal Member for Parkes has now officially come to an end. I thank…

Melanoma

Yesterday I underwent a three-hour surgery to remove my third melanoma and five lymph nodes.  All indications are that the procedure was completely successful, and I will not require further treatment. I will be taking a few days to recuperate and look forward to getting back to work later next week.  In the meantime, my…

Dubbo Regional Airport investment welcomed

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton welcomes $14.6 million in funding for Dubbo Regional Airport but expresses disappointment not more projects in the electorate were funded under Round 2 of the Growing Regions Program. Dubbo Regional Airport’s runway will be upgraded thanks to a $14.6 million investment from the Australian Government. Federal Member…

Sporting champions rewarded

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton presented a certificate to Denim Auld who received a Local Sporting Champions grant to compete in the National Futsal Championships. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has congratulated 19 young athletes from the electorate who have received financial assistance to fulfil their sporting dreams. The young sportspeople…