Photo Caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton met with Max Michell (right) and his son Will (left) of Michell Machinery in Dubbo, who are optimistic about what the instant asset write-off expansion in the 2020 Federal Budget means for their customers and their business. Federal Budget delivers practical incentives The Federal Budget lays the…
DetailsTough new farm trespass laws Tough new farm trespass laws recently passed both houses of Parliament, which will protect our farmers from the unlawful actions of animal activists. I have heard from a number of farmers and constituents in my electorate who are deeply concerned about on-farm intimidation and attacks by out-of-line activists, including some…
DetailsExpanding the role of the National Rural Health Commissioner The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to improve health outcomes for regional Australians by expanding the Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner and making the role permanent. Legislation I introduced to extend the Office passed both houses of Parliament this week, ensuring communities…
DetailsExciting future for our region We have many opportunities and much to be proud of in the Central West region – that was my main message in my address last week at the Regional Development Australia (RDA) Orana Inland Growth Summit. The Government has an important role to play in helping to boost our regions.…
DetailsEnvironment Minister’s visit It was wonderful to be joined by Environment Minister Sussan Ley in Carroll last week to announce $1 million in funding to help protect Gunnedah’s koalas from drought and changing climates. This is part of the Federal Government’s $18 million koala package, with the funding to be used for a range of…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton congratulated the 2021 Young Farmer of the Year Emma Ayliffe in Parliament House last week. Employment support for local women CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes has been successful in receiving $689,870 in Federal Government funding to establish two social enterprise cafes, helping women in Bourke and Wilcannia enter the workforce…
DetailsSeven days & seven different Parkes electorate communities Throughout last week I spent time in seven different communities in my electorate including Coonabarabran, Tottenham, Lake Cargelligo, Condobolin, Nyngan, Dubbo and Warren, and I managed to fulfil commitments under my Ministerial portfolios as well. It was a great week marking the end of my time out…
DetailsEconomic boost for our communities Last week the Coalition Government announced its $17.6 billion economic plan to keep Australians in jobs, keep businesses in business, and support households and the Australian economy. We’ve been in the thick of drought right for some time now, so the extra stimulus will be most welcome right around the…
DetailsDubbo medical school construction underway To get more doctors in the bush, we need to train more doctors in the bush, so last week I was thrilled to have the opportunity to visit the construction site of the new medical school being built in Dubbo. Construction began recently, with work on the world-class facility expected…
DetailsFuture Drought Fund passes Parliament I’m thrilled that the Future Drought Fund legislation passed through the Senate last week, meaning a new centrepiece for Australian drought, and a guaranteed investment of $100 million a year towards drought preparedness. I’m proud that this Government delivers for our farmers and rural and regional Australia. Investments from the…
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