31 May 2023 Mr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (19:20): I rise tonight to speak on the appropriation bills. I’m not sure if this is the 15th or 16th appropriation speech that I have made in this place. I always like to start on a positive, so I commend the government on the bulk-billing increase for…
Details30 May 2023 Mr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (13:48): Last week, one of the most well-respected and loved organisations in Australia celebrated its 95th birthday. The Royal Flying Doctor Service, set up by Reverend John Flynn all those years ago, has grown into a very large and efficient organisation. I would like to touch on…
DetailsPhoto caption: Workers on the Inland Rail between Narrabri and North Star in 2021 Speech on the Voice to Parliament Last week in Canberra I had the opportunity to make a speech on the hypocrisy of big corporations, the Labor Government and the Greens when it comes to the Voice to Parliament. Their actions do…
Details24 May 2023 Mr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (19:40): A few weeks ago I received a phone call from the infrastructure minister, Minister King. She asked me if I would take a position on a committee that she’s setting up to look at applications that come through for the Growing Regions Program that she set…
Details23 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…
Details22 May 2023 Mr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (19:18): I rise tonight to speak on the Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023. I come to this place tonight to speak on this with a feeling that, whichever way this referendum goes, it’s not going to be good for our country. I am…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton attends the 2023 Warialda Show Care Finder help for vulnerable elderly people Those needing intensive support with access to My Aged Care may be pleased to know that the Federal Government’s Care Finder Program is now available through various services in the Parkes electorate. The Care Finder…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with members of Copper City Men’s Shed Cobar. Copper City Men’s Shed is one of 28 organisations in the Parkes electorate to share in $66,225 in Volunteer Grants. Twenty-eight organisations in the Parkes electorate will benefit from funding to support local volunteers under the Australian Government’s…
DetailsBudget 2023-24 released The Federal Labor Budget released on Tuesday 10 May has confirmed my fears that the Labor Government has taken regional Australia and working Australians absolutely for granted. Labor has again demonstrated that they are quite willing to spend money taken out of regional Australia, but they aren’t willing to put it back…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has had his fears about Labor’s neglect of regional areas confirmed in Labor’s release of their first main Budget last night. Labor Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ Budget involved spending rather than investment, without a clear strategic direction to steer Australia out of inflation and into a sustainable future. With high…
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