Two mining projects in the Parkes electorate are at risk following the Labor Government’s decision to reassess major coal and gas project proposals. Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek made the decision to accept public submissions on the climate change impacts of 18 coal and gas projects, including the Boggabri Coal Mine and Whitehaven Narrabri Underground…
DetailsThe Australian Government is delivering on its election commitment to build a more prosperous agriculture sector through its development of the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper. The Government is considering the issues identified during the first consultation stage of the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper process. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, said the consultations included the…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton urged people across the Parkes Electorate to be part of Australia's largest national multicultural event – Harmony Day 2017. He said Harmony Day on 21 March gives communities across the Electorate the opportunity to celebrate Australia’s cultural diversity and recognise local groups and individuals. “Australia’s cultural diversity helps make…
DetailsMore than $700,000 allocated for upgrades to 31 remote airstrips in theParkes electorate under Round 4 of the Australian Government’s $33.7 million Remote Airstrip Upgrade Programme New lighting, fencing and navigation technology is the key feature of upgrades to 31 airstrips in regional New South Wales funded under Round 4 of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Programme. Federal…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the history, culture and achievements of First Australians will be celebrated through a $1.4 million Coalition Government grants round that will support events to be held as part of NAIDOC Week activities in July. The 2017 NAIDOC grants funding round is part of a $1.9 million investment that…
DetailsPersonal accounts about Volunteering in the Outback and Sun Safety have enabled two students from the electorate of Parkes to share their stories at this year’s ABC Heywire Summit in Canberra. Brian Edwards from Broken Hill and Leah Robbins from Dubbo have joined more than 40 young storytellers from around Australia in a week of…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton, has welcomed Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce’s announcement that the Agricultural Competitiveness Green Paper is now available for public comment. Mr Coulton said the Australian Government agricultural policy was focused on increasing returns at the farm gate. “The Coalition is continuing to deliver on its commitment to boost the competitiveness…
DetailsThe Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said he was honoured to accept the position of Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment. “This is a wonderful opportunity to do further work for the Government and for the Electorate of Parkes,” Mr Coulton said. “The economy of our Electorate is underpinned by exports and tourism and…
DetailsPhoto Caption: Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government and Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael McCormack, marking the completion of the Parkes to Narromine section of Inland Rail. History was made at Peak Hill today when the final…
DetailsA joint initiative of Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shires aimed at raising public awareness of the dangers of heavy vehicle load restraint breaches has been granted a share of funding under Round 5 of the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI). Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development and Federal Member…
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