Tomorrow marks the first anniversary of the ground-breaking China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA). Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said ChaFTA has given local farmers and businesses a competitive advantage that is driving exports and creating new jobs. “ChAFTA is the most favourable trade deal China has ever done with a developed economy,” Mr Coulton…
DetailsTo maximise local employment benefits of the Inland Rail, for an important section of the 1700-kilometre Brisbane to Melbourne route, the Coalition Government has announced it will be establishing a ‘One-Stop-Shop’. It comes after the preferred construction contractor for the Parkes to Narromine section of the Inland Rail – the INLink Joint Venture – was…
Details21 August 2019 MARK COULTON: Look, thank you Philip and Danny for your introduction, and it’s certainly great to be here. The room’s full of dignitaries. It’s dangerous starting to recognise people, but I’d certainly like to recognise my former boss and the chair of the ARTC, Warren Truss; Dr John McVeigh, the local Member…
DetailsSaturday, 4 March 2023 The completion of restoration works at the new Warren Museum and Art Gallery have been celebrated today thanks to the hard work of locals and more than $3 million from the former Coalition Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton today attended the official opening of the…
DetailsUp to $119 million in funding is on offer to support students, researchers and professionals in the Parkes electorate as part of a new Federal Government leadership program. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is urging eligible applicants to get involved. “The Endeavour Leadership Program offers a once in a lifetime opportunity for students in my…
DetailsThe Australian Government is providing employers in the Orana region with greater access to skilled workers by strengthening the Orana Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA), in order to meet labour-market challenges. Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke said the Government consulted with businesses across the region to understand where skills…
DetailsPhoto caption: Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud (left) and Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (right) today met with Orana Salvos Corps Officers Andrea and Daniel Wayman to discuss the cost of living crisis impacting the Dubbo region. The cost-of-living crisis is impacting families, workers and pensioners in Dubbo, with visits to the Orana…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has called on parents to get behind the Orana Toy Library in Dubbo by becoming a member and volunteering to ensure the service remains viable. Mr Coulton said that the Orana Toy Library was a great resource for families with a wide range of toys and games for all…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has welcomed the 2022-2023 Federal Budget which he said will drive the growth of towns and communities across the Parkes electorate. The Budget, which was handed down by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg this evening, focusses on providing cost of living relief, creating more jobs, guaranteeing essential services and keeping Australians…
DetailsRural and remote patients will have access to a wider range of health services in their community following an announcement today by the Federal Government. Parkes MP and Regional Heath Minister, Mark Coulton, said regional, rural, and remote communities throughout Australia will benefit from the $115 million extension to the Rural Health Outreach Fund (RHOF).…
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