Matters Of Public Importance – ALBANESE GOVERNMENT

23 May 2023 Mr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (15:37): It’s a shame that the minister couldn’t fill in her full 10 minutes. I think she’s a little concerned. She’s coming up on some sleepless nights because, in a couple of weeks time, we have the Australian local government conference. I’m just wondering how she’s going…

Ministerial Statements – RESOURCES SECTOR

30 March 2023 Mr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (11:17): I too rise today to speak about the resources statement to parliament. I’m very proud of the record of the Parkes electorate for being a powerhouse in mining and resources for a long, long time. If we start at the western part of my electorate, at…

Statements By Members – BAAKA CULTURAL CENTRE

27 March 2023 Mr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (16:33): Next week I’ll be travelling to Wilcannia to attend a ceremony that I’ve been looking forward to for some quite some time. It will be the sod turn—the ceremonial start—of the Baaka centre. The Baaka centre will be a facility right in the middle of Wilcannia…

Bills – SOCIAL SECURITY (ADMINISTRATION) AMENDMENT (INCOME MANAGEMENT REFORM) BILL 2023 – Second Reading

27 March 2023 Mr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (17:51): I too rise tonight to speak on the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management Reform) Bill 2023. While he is still in the chamber, I’d like to acknowledge the contribution of the member for Grey and his commitment to his vast electorate, but particularly to Ceduna.…

Statements By Members – INLAND RAIL

22 March 2023 Mr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (13:45): Last week I was at a location called Merrywinebone, in my electorate. I met with farmers, rail operators, grain traders and representatives of the Walgett Shire Council about the need to upgrade the 52-kilometre section from Merrywinebone back to Burren Junction on the Walgett line. Rail…