A regional focus for PM’s visit Dubbo was abuzz on 18 July for the Daily Telegraph’s Bush Summit, which helped to shine a light on what makes our regions so strong and vibrant, and how we can build on that into the future. I particularly enjoyed listening to panels consisting of industry, business and government…
DetailsA new regional office will open soon in Moree to support communities and local businesses from Narrabri to the New South Wales/Queensland border to identify and connect to the benefits of Inland Rail. A strong advocate for the design and delivery of Inland Rail, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development,…
DetailsWelcoming the PM back to Dubbo Welcoming the Prime Minister Scott Morrison back to my electorate this week – the second time in under three months – will be very exciting for the Dubbo region. I welcome any opportunity to have the Prime Minister visit and get to know the issues that matter most to…
DetailsThe local Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, is encouraging his constituents to engage with Australia’s unique culture and heritage this NAIDOC Week. This year NAIDOC Week takes on the theme Voice. Treaty. Truth – Let’s work together for a shared future, echoing the call for constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Mr…
DetailsReturn of Parliament I returned to the nation’s capital last week with the official opening of the 46th Parliament taking place on 2 July. It was wonderful to be sworn in for the fifth time as the local member, and I thank the people of the Parkes electorate for their ongoing support. I’m excited to…
DetailsThe Hon. Mark Coulton MP has been officially sworn-in as Member for Parkes for the fifth time, with the commencement of the 46th Parliament in Canberra this week. Mr Coulton was recently appointed Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government, and retains his existing role as Assistant Trade and Investment Minister. “I am very…
DetailsAustralia’s 27th Governor-General and 46th Parliament On Monday 1 July, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) will be sworn in as the 27thGovernor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia. General Hurley’s appointment was approved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in December 2018 following a recommendation being made by the Prime Minister. General Hurley…
DetailsGolden Wattle has hit the road to give people in parts of rural and regional NSW easy access to government services. Staff on board have delivered Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support services to almost 150,000 customers since 2006. Golden Wattle is one of two 20 tonne trucks that are run by the Department of Human…
DetailsAustralian Local Government Association National General Assembly As the newly appointed Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government it was a privilege to be in Canberra last week for the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA). The NGA is held each year and is the largest gathering of elected local government…
DetailsTravels in Western NSW It’s been a productive week with Minister for Water Resources, Drought, Rural Finance, Natural Disaster and Emergency Management, David Littleproud, joining me to spend time with local communities in the western part of my electorate. In a meeting with Bourke Shire Council, the Minister and I heard about Council’s priorities, and…
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