Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has welcomed a $70 million suite of measures in response to the independent report which examined the recent fish deaths in the lower Darling (the Vertessy Report). “Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud recently announced a response to the final report of the independent expert panel assessing recent…
DetailsA Regional Banking Taskforce established by the Liberal and Nationals Government will bring welcome focus on the impact of bank branch closures on regional communities, Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has said. Mr Coulton said changes to banking had noticeable effects throughout the Parkes electorate. “Residents in towns right across my electorate are all too familiar with the on-the-ground impacts of dwindling banking services…
DetailsLifesaving upgrades of remote airstrips will be funded under the federal government program according to the Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton. Mr Coulton said airstrips in remote areas are crucial pieces of community infrastructure in the Electorate of Parkes. “For many communities, air services are essential for providing mail, supplies, transport and medical services,” he…
DetailsI too rise today to speak on this matter of public importance. To the member for Parramatta, yes, there has been a change of government. The coalition are in government now and that is exactly why we are going out to listen to parents, industry and providers to find out what they need and what…
DetailsMr COULTON (Parkes-The Nationals Chief Whip) (17:02): I rise to speak on this matter of public importance, brought to the House by the member for Lyne. I would like to note that it is somewhat comforting as a member in this place that sometimes thrives on adversity that at times like this we all…
DetailsIt is always interesting, in a debate on regional Australia, to follow the member for Perth, which is one of those far-flung regional centres that was so disadvantaged by the last parliament that we had to spend about $14 million on their road to the airport. The member for Perth mentioned the freezing of the…
DetailsMr COULTON (Parkes–The Nationals Chief Whip) (16:48): I rise this evening to support the Leader of the Nationals in this matter of public importance: the failure of the budget to provide economic security for regional Australians. If I may, before I address the topic in general I might address some of the comments that have…
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…
DetailsMr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (15:28): I must say how disappointed I am that the Minister for Climate Change and Energy is not in here. I back up the member for Fairfax. All I can assume is that he saw the speaking list of the MPI today. I think he’s still in trauma from when…
DetailsMr COULTON (Parkes—Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) (15:29): From time to time, as I go around my regional electorate, I come across a bit of criticism as a local member. People might express some frustration and talk about things that maybe they're not completely happy about, but there are a couple of things…
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