Travels in Western NSW It’s been a productive week with Minister for Water Resources, Drought, Rural Finance, Natural Disaster and Emergency Management, David Littleproud, joining me to spend time with local communities in the western part of my electorate. In a meeting with Bourke Shire Council, the Minister and I heard about Council’s priorities, and…
DetailsDeclaration of the Poll in Parkes The House of Representatives election in the electorate of Parkes has been finalised by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) on 6 June 2019, which makes my election official as the Member for Parkes for the fifth time. I would again like to thank everyone who supported me and in…
DetailsSworn-in to Coalition Ministry It’s been a memorable week, having been sworn-in to the Coalition Government Ministry on Wednesday 29 May as the Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government, in addition to my existing role as Assistant Trade and Investment Minister. The ceremony was held at Government House in Canberra and marked a…
DetailsProud to be appointed to Ministry I am deeply honoured to have been appointed to the Coalition Government Ministry on 26 May 2019 as the Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government. I will also retain my role as Assistant Trade and Investment Minister. I thank the Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Deputy Prime…
DetailsMark Coulton honoured to be re-elected as Parkes MP It is an honour to have been re-elected as the Federal Member for Parkes following the election held on Saturday 18 May 2019. The people of the Parkes electorate have backed me for a fifth time as their local member, and I couldn’t be more proud.…
DetailsStronger economy for Parkes electorate We live in the best country in the world, and to secure our future, the path ahead relies on a strong economy. That’s why there is a lot at stake this Federal Election. I’ve worked hard as Member for Parkes for more than 11 years, advocating for the issues that…
DetailsExpand your business vision It was great to attend the ‘Expand Your Vision’ masterclass last week, coordinated by Namoi Unlimited and its partners for business owners and entrepreneurs looking to scale internationally. This workshop stretched participants’ thinking around what their company can achieve. With my Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment hat on, I’m…
DetailsWelcoming the Prime Minister to my electorate It has been an action-packed weekend as I welcomed the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack, and Minister for Agriculture, David Littleproud, to the Parkes electorate. The Parkes electorate was very much in the spotlight on Saturday as key policy announcements were made, and I…
DetailsA week on the road It was wonderful last week to catch up with important community groups in my electorate, which have received funding under the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants program. Baradine CWA, Baradine Progress Association, Coonabarabran Men’s Shed, Coonabarabran Show Society and Warren Meals on Wheels are just some of the 41 organisations across…
DetailsElection called By now readers will likely be aware that Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a Federal Election will be held on 18 May 2019. By convention, the Government has now assumed a caretaker role prior to the election, which will continue until the election result is known. The campaign period will see me…
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