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Coulton’s Catch Up: Buybacks legislated; Labor rushing to meet renewables target; Events around the Parkes electorate

Coulton's Catchup4 December, 2023

Buybacks legislated On Thursday 30 November amendments to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan passed the Parliament, legislating uncapped water buybacks into Federal water management policy. While Minister Plibersek and Senator Wong celebrated the development, it was a dark day for agricultural communities in the Murray-Darling Basin, and for Australia as a whole. This legislation cannot and…

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Southern Cross Care receives much-needed funding

Featured, Media Releases6 December, 2023

Photo: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton with CEO of Southern Cross Care Mr Bernard Nankivell After months of uncertainty, Broken Hill’s sole aged care provider is set to receive $4.4 million in Federal funding under the Market Adjustment Program. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has been working to advocate for Southern Cross Care…

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BILLS – Nature Repair Market (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2023

Speeches7 December, 2023

Consideration Of Senate Message Mr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (11:31): I too rise in support of the amendment moved by the member for Maranoa and the Leader of The Nationals. Water is our most valuable resource, and we need to have safeguards around the use of water to protect the resource for future generations. It…

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Coulton’s Catch Up: Support for aged care in Broken Hill; Leesons win team of the year; Parliament is recalled

Coulton's Catchup11 December, 2023

Support for aged care in Broken Hill After months of uncertainty, I’m pleased that Broken Hill’s sole aged care facility Southern Cross Care is set to receive $4.4 million in Federal funding. I’ve been in discussion with representatives from Southern Cross Care and the office of the Minister for Aged Care many times over recent…

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Coulton’s Catch Up: Challenges in aged care; School presentations; A Merry Christmas

Coulton's Catchup18 December, 2023

Challenges in aged care In the past week I was able to visit aged care facilities in Broken Hill, Gilgandra and Coonamble to discuss the challenges facing aged care in these towns. One of the major challenges for regional aged care facilities remains the ability to source the required staff, which can become very expensive…

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Dec182023

Coulton’s Catch Up: Looking forward to Australia Day; Saluting Their Service grants; Submissions on water reform

Coulton's Catchup22 January, 2024

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton on his farm at Warialda Looking forward to Australia Day A very Happy New Year to everyone in the Parkes electorate! I enjoyed spending time with family and my cattle over the break and was glad to see some much-needed rainfall. My hope is that 2024 brings…

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Coulton’s Catch Up: Farewelling Scott Morrison; Australia Day 2024; MindSpot free mental health support; Rebuilding Regional Communities grants

Coulton's Catchup29 January, 2024

Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton and Robyn Coulton with then Prime Minister Scott Morrison at Government House Farewelling Scott Morrison Scott Morrison has recently announced that he will retire from politics after more than 16 years as a Federal Member of Parliament. I was elected on the same day 16 years ago…

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Jan292024

Coulton’s Catch Up: Flooding in the north-west; Honours for Parkes constituents; Meeting with the Muslim community

Coulton's Catchup5 February, 2024

Flooding in the north-west Tropical cyclone Kirrily has resulted in large storms across north-western NSW, and Lightning Ridge has been one area of the electorate hit particularly hard by heavy rainfall. While this has benefited some, it has also caused significant damage to homes and businesses. My thoughts are with constituents who have withstood the…

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Narromine to Narrabri Inland Rail project receives Australian Government approval

Featured, Media Releases7 February, 2024

Photo: Member for Parkes speaks on the release of the Inland Rail independent report in April 2023 Tuesday, 6 February 2024 Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton welcomes news that the Inland Rail’s Narromine to Narrabri (N2N) project has received environmental approval from the Australian Government. The approval is a key step to getting the…

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Statements By Members – Parkes Electorate: Australia Day Awards

Speeches8 February, 2024

7 February 2024 Mr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (13:42): On Australia Day, some outstanding citizens from the Parkes electorate were honoured  by Order of Australia medal. I’d like to recognise Mrs Ruth Sandow from Milparinka in the far west of New South Wales for the work that she’s done, not only for the Milparinka community,…

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