Local sporting champs recognised

WILL Lismore’s teenage rowing brothers Harry and George Edwards be the next members of Australia’s Oarsome Foursome? And will we soon be watching Evans Head’s Alice Bradford win an Olympic Gold as a member of the Hockeyroos? Only time will tell, but Federal member of Page Kevin Hogan is making sure these local sporting champions…

Kevin welcomes Defence honours inquiry

FEDERAL member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the announcement of a full inquiry into the awarding and withholding of Imperial and Australian Defence Force honours and awards. The inquiry comes after the independent Defence Honours and Awards Appeal Tribunal identified a long history of improper withholding and forfeiture of defence awards by the Australian…

Know your rights when salespeople come knocking

FEDERAL member for Page Kevin Hogan has reminded householders about their rights when a door-to-door salespeople knock on their door following a High Court win by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. “Consumers are able to avoid door-to-door salespeople by displaying a ‘Do Not Knock’ sticker on their door,” Mr Hogan said. “If door-to-door salespeople…

Life gets easier for small businesses

FEDERAL member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the Federal Government’s move to make life easier for small business, taking the first step to reduce the compliance burden employers’ face when making superannuation contributions for their workers. As part of this first step the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will take over the running of the…

GST win for moveable home residents

FEDERAL member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the Australian Tax Office’s decision not to levy the GST on moveable homes. “This is great news and a wonderful Christmas present for the hundreds of moveable home residents in Page,” Mr Hogan said. “Just this morning I addressed moveable home residents at Casino Resort who were…