The Australian Government understands that the work performed by members of the Australian Defence Force is unique and crucial to our nation and our security. In recognition of these unique circumstances, the Government has decided to increase the pay for ADF personnel to two per cent per annum, over the life of the agreement, with…
DetailsBusinesses within the Parkes Electorate can now apply for support to boost the skills of their workforce under the Abbott Government’s new $476 million Industry Skills Fund. “Businesses in regional New South Wales will be able to take advantage of the Industry Skills Fund to upskill or retrain their employees,” said Federal Member for…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, has encouraged local businesses to consider how employing a person with a disability could work for their business. Mr Coulton spoke in Parliament about the barriers that can prevent people with a disability from entering the workforce. “It is important to bust the myths that exist about employing people…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, is reminding businesses in regional New South Wales that the Restart programme provides up to $10,000 (GST inclusive) to hire an eligible 50-plus job seeker and retain that person for two years. Mr Coulton said under the programme eligible employers can receive up to $10,000 when they employ a…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has said that he is looking forward to events being held over the next few days to commemorate the 50 year anniversary of the historic Freedom Rides. Mr Coulton said that he was honoured to be invited to be involved with events being held in Dubbo, Moree and Walgett.…
DetailsCommunity organisations, environment groups and local councils in the Parkes Electorate are invited to nominate new Green Army projects to support practical environment and conservation activities in the region with Round 3 of the programme now open for applications. The Green Army gives Australians aged 17-24 years the opportunity for training and experience in…
DetailsTHE Australian Government has today announced infrastructure projects to be funded in the Parkes Electorate to improve productivity and safety outcomes for local heavy vehicles. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, said the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Programme will provide $120 million to NSW projects, including more than $26 million in the…
DetailsTODAY I welcome the much-needed upgrade to local bridges under the Australian Government’s new $300 million Bridges Renewal Programme, said Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton. The Abbott/Truss Government is committing $28.5 million matched by proponents to 29 projects across New South Wales as part of Round One of the Bridges Renewal Programme.…
DetailsThe next Community Leaders Breakfast will be held on Saturday, 21 February 2015 at the Church Street Rotunda, Dubbo. “On Saturday 21 February from 8:00am at the Dubbo Rotunda I, Mark Coulton, Mathew Dickerson and Dubbo City Councillors and Executives would like to welcome everyone along for breakfast and a chat at the Community Leaders…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has met with two of the winners from the 2014 Heywire competition in Canberra this week. Mr Coulton said that the annual ABC Heywire Summit is an event that he always looks forward to. “For the past several years I have had the opportunity to meet with young people…
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