Scrapping funding for the Agriculture Shows Development Grants Program is further evidence of Labor ripping money out of the regions, Member for Mallee Anne Webster says. In Estimates week Agriculture Minister Murray Watt said $14 million in funding for Ag shows was being “reprioritised”. Dr Webster said this sadly proved Labor’s disregard for regional Australia.…
Personal Assistance Payment – joint Federal-State program Emergency financial assistance is available for community members whose homes have been impacted by the current flood emergency in Victoria. Emergency relief assistance payments are available to people whose homes are inaccessible, damaged or destroyed and are unhabitable. A one-off payment per event is provided…
I have been fighting in Canberra for an Agricultural Visa to help solve the workforce crisis for our growers. The Nationals in government have delivered this, with Vietnam recently signing a memorandum of understanding with the federal government. This is a demand driven visa that will allow skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers from participating countries.…
The Federal Government has unveiled the 2022-23 budget measures that is set to strengthen the nation’s economy, providing cost of living relief now, and a long term economic plan that creates more jobs. The Liberal National Government is investing record amounts in infrastructure and regional development projects through the 2022-23 Budget as part of our…
The Prime Minister and Minister Taylor released the Federal Government’s plan to deliver net zero by 2050, the Australian way. We will act in a practical, responsible way to reduce emissions while preserving Australian jobs and taking advantage of new opportunities for industries and regional Australia. Download the Plan Here
Federal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster has questioned the purpose of tightened border restrictions for Victorian – New South Wales border bubble residents. “Border residents have been collateral damage for State Premiers in their efforts to outdo each other in locking down their communities to control the virus.” “We now see the Victorian government applying…
Murray-Darling Basin reform 4 September 2020 Thank you very much to everyone who has logged on to hear these announcements today. It is a great privilege to address you all today to outline a new chapter in the management of our most important river system. At the outset I’d like to recognise the new…
Sunraysia Daily – 04/09/2020