Mr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (13:48): There are a lot of words spoken in this place about a cleaner future and reducing our emissions. The reality is that we can’t do that without a mining sector. The critical minerals—the cobalt, the rare earths, the magnetite, the clean coal—are all the things we need for a…
DetailsMr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (18:12): I’d like to touch on a few things this evening that are of concern to me. I might just comment on the member for Canberra’s contribution a little while ago. It was quite a thoughtful contribution, and I’d just like to add to it. With the current debate in…
DetailsMr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (16:13): I would like to compliment the one-term member opposite for her contribution. If it’s all right with her, I might put that on my Facebook page so that I can explain to my constituents exactly what’s wrong with this place at the moment! Why don’t those on that side…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton spoke in opposition to Labor’s live sheep export ban in Parliament last week. Funding to support our Indigenous artists I’d like to congratulate the arts organisations within the Parkes electorate that have received funding through the Federal Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support Program. Arts Out West…
DetailsMr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (17:26): I’m very pleased to back up my colleague and friend the member for Gippsland on this important motion. I’m a little bit confused by the contribution of my colleague the member for Robertson just then, because a previous member for Robertson who is now a senator for New South…
DetailsMr 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…
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