A MCGRATH Foundation Breast Cancer Nurse will be based at Lismore Community Health Centre under an expansion of the McGrath Foundation program funded by the Federal Government. Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the breast care nurse would take up the position in the first half of 2014. Mr Hogan said the nurse would support…
MEMBER for Page Kevin Hogan was a guest panellist on Sky New’s business program Your Money, Your Call last week discussing Australia’s economic outlook, the importance of superannuation, how good values lead to good government and why tourist should visit our beautiful region.
SPEECH TO PARLIAMENT ON INFRASTRUCTURE AMENDMENT BILL Mr HOGAN (Page) (19:15): Can I say from the start that as a representative of Northern New South Wales, the regional community of Page, I welcome the Infrastructure Australia Amendment Bill 2013 as being long overdue. Nation building and developing Australia’s infrastructure for this century, with an eye on…
FEDERAL member for Page Kevin Hogan has asked the Australian Taxation Office not to apply the GST to moveable home estates. Mr Hogan wrote to the ATO last month and has also written to Assistant Treasurer Senator Arthur Sindonis expressing his concerns about the ATO’s draft ruling that the full rate of the Goods and…
Parlimentary speech on needs of small business. December 5, 2013 Mr HOGAN (Page) (09:39): I rise to speak on an issue of great concern to many businesses in my electorate of Page. As many in this chamber may remember, the previous government decided to change the definition of a small business, from 15 full-time equivalent staff…
SPEECH TO PARLIAMENT ON DECEMBER 4, 2013 Mr HOGAN (Page) (12:22): I rise to speak on and support the Rural Research and Development Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 and the cognate bills, the Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Amendment Bill 2013 and Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Amendment Bill 2013. I welcome the government’s recognition of the importance of…
FEDERAL member for Page Kevin Hogan along with the Federal member for Cowper Luke Hartsuyker today confirmed they have successfully lobbied the Australian Government to fund the $1.06 million upgrade of the Grafton airport. The airport funding was an uncontracted project under Round Four of the Regional Development Fund, which Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss…
FEDERAL member for Page Kevin Hogan was part of the official celebrations on Sunday to mark Lifeline Northern Rivers’ 30th anniversary at Summerland House. “Lifeline is a terrific organisation that has helped a countless number of people on the Northern Rivers in times of great need,” Mr Hogan said. “Lifeline is an organisation I hold…
FEDERAL member for Page Kevin Hogan is pleased to announce a $18,550 grant to NORPA (Northern Rivers Performing Arts) to employ and mentor a Trainee Indigenous Associate Producer, as well as $20,000 for the Kyogle-based RealArtWorks Inc for its ‘Nothing is Useless’ project. “This funding will ensure a continued and vibrant arts program in the…
FEDERAL member for Page Kevin Hogan today joined Clarence Valley Council mayor Richie Williamson, local police and community organisations at the Clarence Valley Council to mark White Ribbon Day and help end violence against woman. “This is a cause I hold dear to my heart,” Mr Hogan said. “Violence against women is a serious problem…