Photo caption: Backpackers are a large source of labour for regional areas THE HON DAN TEHAN MP Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Member for Wannon THE HON MARK COULTON MP Member for Parkes Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the Labor Government’s two-pronged attack on backpackers is terrible news for…
DetailsLabor’s biosecurity protection levy has been introduced in Parliament, in a move that will increase the cost of living and hurt families and farmers in the Parkes electorate. The levy will charge farmers for the biosecurity costs of importers bringing their product to Australia. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton spoke against the bill in…
DetailsPhoto three: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with Lachlan Shire councillors Mark Hall and Paul Phillips on the Lake Cargelligo walkway, which was funded thanks to $293,000 in funding through the Federal Government’s LRCI program. Swimming pool and sporting facility upgrades, a new animal shelter and a youth centre renovation are among the…
DetailsMember for Parkes Mark Coulton said he is thrilled work is underway in the Lachlan Shire using funds under a new round of the Coalition Government’s Drought Communities Programme (DCP) – Extension. “The Coalition Government committed to delivering an additional $1 million each to every council in my electorate, including Lachlan Shire Council, under the…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is pleased that Lake Cargelligo has been added to the Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) Extended Targeted Recruitment Pilot location list, making the Lake Cargelligo Family Practice a more appealing place for young doctors to complete their training. Lake Cargelligo Family Practice is now a more appealing…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton today visited Graphite Energy’s Energy Storage Centre in Lake Cargelligo to announce $9.8 million in funding from the Federal Government for a partnership with Toshiba International Corporation, Graphite Energy and MGA Thermal to produce low-cost green hydrogen. He is pictured with Graphite Energy Chief Operating Officer Byron…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is urging interested locals to take the time to nominate those people working hard protecting the environment and delivering more sustainable agriculture in the region for the 2017 State Landcare Awards. Mr Coulton said local Landcare groups and volunteers deserved to be recognised for their passion and commitment. “Landcare…
DetailsAt the 2015 Nyngan Ag Expo over the weekend, the Central West Local Land Services invited landholders to apply for grants totalling $860,000 to undertake projects that support sustainable agriculture and the environment. The grants are supported with funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme and managed locally by the Central West Local…
DetailsI also rise to speak on the motion introduced to this House by the member for Gippsland. I note that the member for Gippsland is one of the true champions of environmental issues in this place and he comes from a practical background rather than some sort of philosophical position. It is important to note…
DetailsPhoto: The official sod turn of the Inland Rail in Parkes NSW, December 2018. Farmers and other landholders have an opportunity to share in the broader economic benefits of the Inland Rail’s construction, by supplying suitable materials direct from borrow pits and quarries. Landowners located near the proposed Narromine to Narrabri segment of the Inland Rail…
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