Telling our story in Parliament

I was in Canberra this week for the budget. I tried to get home yesterday but was flooded out, today looks like a better chance. While in Parliament, I told our story. I spoke about our trauma, pain, anger, heroic actions of volunteers and community members.   I have had meetings with many cabinet members…

Lismore Airport upgrade: ready for take-off!

Lismore Regional Airport is an important facility for our local economy. Pre-COVID it catered for around 12,000 flying passengers annually.   Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today turned the sod on a $300,000 project to construct an aircraft run-up bay.   “This upgrade will reduce runway congestion, improving the airport capacity and general safety…

Disaster assistance available for Corindi

The Federal Government has activated the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) for individuals in Corindi Beach, Upper Corindi and Red Rock who were affected by heavy rainfall and floods in February.   Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said both payments will be available from 8.00am Monday 19 April.…

Unemployment rate falls to 5.8%

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has today welcomed the latest Australian job figures.   “The unemployment rate plunged from 6.3 per cent to 5.8 per cent in February, as the economy added 88,700 jobs in the month,” Mr Hogan said.   “Employment increased to 13,006,900 and is now only 1800 under its pre-COVID peak…

Safer and Stronger Australia

Australia is leading the world in fighting COVID-19 and our economy is one of the strongest globally. Last week Australia’s latest National Accounts were released and showed our recovery plan is working.   Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said our performance on both the health and the economic fronts is world-leading. “Real GDP increased…