Natural disasters have hit the Parkes electorate on many occasions, but the recent bushfires in the Narrabri and Warrumbungle local government areas have been particularly devastating. Scorching temperatures across the electorate and other parts of New South Wales culminated in a number of fires breaking out across the State on Sunday 12th February. At Boggabri,…
Details2017 has certainly been an interesting time in Australian politics. However, away from the spotlight of Canberra the work of the Government continues. Last month I celebrated my ten years as the Member for Parkes. The Parkes Electorate is now nearly four times larger than it was at the 2007 election. Over this period of…
DetailsA celebration of 15 years On Friday night a special dinner was held in Dubbo to celebrate the 15 years I have now spent representing the people of the Parkes electorate at the Federal level. I was joined by many friends, supporters, colleagues and family members for this special occasion. My thanks to all involved…
DetailsA visit from Coalition colleagues Last week the Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton made time for a visit to Moree and then Dubbo, where we also met with Leader of the Nationals David Littleproud and Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Jacinta Nampijinpa Price. I greatly appreciate that my Coalition colleagues made it a priority…
DetailsAfter the Referendum In the wake of the 2023 Referendum on a Voice to Parliament I know there will be many who are pleased with the outcome and also many who are deeply disappointed. At the time of writing the results are yet to be decided, however no matter the outcome I’m encouraging constituents to…
DetailsAnzac biscuit recipe on its way In coming weeks residents of the Parkes electorate should receive a special card to commemorate Anzac Day and the sacrifices our brave servicemen and women have made to keep us safe during conflict. On the back you will find an original recipe for Anzac biscuits provided by Bob Lawson…
DetailsAre you ready for the Referendum? With the Referendum for the Voice to Parliament now confirmed for Saturday 14 October, I am encouraging all eligible residents of the Parkes electorate to ensure they are ready to vote. Like regular elections, many residents in the Parkes electorate will use the postal voting system for the Referendum.…
DetailsBudget 2023-24 released The Federal Labor Budget released on Tuesday 10 May has confirmed my fears that the Labor Government has taken regional Australia and working Australians absolutely for granted. Labor has again demonstrated that they are quite willing to spend money taken out of regional Australia, but they aren’t willing to put it back…
DetailsBuybacks 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…
DetailsCarbon Farming Outreach Program The Carbon Farming Outreach Program is an initiative of the Australian Government to deliver training and advice to farmers to integrate low emission technologies and practices into their farming operations and land management practices. This program is offered to organisations such as rural service and extension providers, natural resource management organisations…
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