Mr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (13:50): Decisions made in this place have consequences. This is not a philosophical debating club at the local university or high school. Decisions that are made here impact on people. We’ve seen this week the debate on the export of live sheep—a great debate here, with lots of virtue signalling…
DetailsMr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (12:54): I rise today to speak in opposition to the Export Control Amendment (Ending Live Sheep Exports by Sea) Bill 2024. I listened to some of the debate on the other side. I’ve been around for a while, and it always seems to be that when people want to make…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton met with Jobs Australia’s Gavin Kay and Tracey Reid to discuss funding options to expand Allawah Cottage in Gunnedah. Coalition’s plan for nuclear energy Every Australian deserves and should expect access to cheaper, cleaner and consistent electricity. This is why Opposition Leader Peter Dutton last week announced…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is calling on the Parkes electorate to nominate a road in need of upgrade by completing a national road survey. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is calling on residents of the Parkes electorate to nominate a road or intersection most in need of upgrade by completing…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with NALAG CEO Trudy Hanson in Dubbo. NALAG has received a $1,100 Volunteer Grant to train more counsellors. Changes to the Parkes electorate On Friday the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) released its 2024 redistribution proposal for New South Wales which will see the Division of Parkes…
DetailsThe Parkes electorate will once again grow in size with the addition of three new local government areas under the proposed redistribution for New South Wales. The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has today announced its 2024 redistribution proposal for New South Wales, which will see the Division of Parkes grow to include the Bland, Forbes…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton spoke in the House of Representatives last week about REDI.E’s contract being terminated by the NIAA. REDI.E’s contract terminated Last week I was extremely disappointed to find out that the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) is cutting the funding to Indigenous service provider Regional Enterprise Development Institute…
DetailsPhoto caption: Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud (second from left), Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Jacinta Nampijinpa Price (third from left) and Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (third from right) pictured at REDI.E in Dubbo last year with CEO Peter Gibbs (second from right), Deputy CEO Michael Cooper (right) and staff. Federal Member…
DetailsMr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (10:18): I acknowledge the presence of the Minister for the Environment and Water here today. With regard to her opening remarks, I’m sure her South Australian colleagues are very pleased with the fact that her government is taking productive water that provides employment and amenity from the northern basin in…
DetailsMr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (19:40): The Regional Enterprise Development Institute, otherwise known as REDI, are a service and jobs provider to the Indigenous communities in western New South Wales, with a proud 25-year history. They work and they have worked diligently to close the gap for the people that they represent in western New…
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