Student leaders from across Page had a chance last week to have their voices heard at the G20 meeting of world leaders to be held in Brisbane later this year when they gather on Tuesday for the inaugural Page Youth Leadership Forum organised by the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan. More than 80 students attended…
DetailsTWO amendments moved by Page MP Kevin Hogan in relation to the CSG water trigger legislation have provided the greatest standard of protection for water resources in the nation’s history. Mr Hogan moved the amendments last night that for the first time will mandate the state and territory government must seek and take into account…
DetailsFederal member of Page Kevin Hogan has successfully moved two amendments to strengthen the national “water trigger” legislation regarding CSG. The two amendments to the national environment law will ensure the protection of Australia’s water resources from coal seam gas and large coal mining developments, Mr Hogan said. “I said in my maiden speech that…
DetailsThe Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today welcomed changes to the eligibility of the Government’s Black Spot programme that make it easier for regional communities to compete for additional funding for road safety projects. Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Jamie Briggs announced the new criteria today. He said in 2015–16 and 2016–17…
DetailsThe 2014/15 Budget demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to provide new infrastructure funding to rural and regional areas. Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Government would provide $52.5 million to regional and rural areas Australia-wide for practices to build the facilities they need to take on more trainees. “The Government will provide 175 infrastructure…
DetailsEarnings from farm exports are estimated to reach a high of $41 billion in 2013-14, with livestock and livestock product export earnings expected to rise by 23.3 per cent to $18.4 billion, according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). Agriculture Minister, Barnaby Joyce, said the…
DetailsThe 2014/15 Budget demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to provide new infrastructure funding to rural and regional areas. Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Government would provide $52.5 million to regional and rural areas Australia-wide for practices to build the facilities they need to take on more trainees. “The Government will provide 175 infrastructure…
DetailsStudent leaders from across Page will get the chance to have their voice heard at the G20 meeting of world leaders to be held in Brisbane later this year when they gather on Tuesday for the inaugural Page Youth Leadership Forum organised by the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan. More than 50 students are…
DetailsMr HOGAN (Page) (17:28): I will digress in a minute, because we seem to be talking about a lot of things that are not in the Tax and Super Laws Amendment (2014 Measures No. 2) Bill. I will come to those in a minute. An important aspect of this bill is that we are going to…
DetailsThe Australian Government is investing in national productivity gains and the skilled workers of the future, today delivering its plan for the $1.9 billion Trade Support Loans to equip young apprentices with the skills for real world jobs. Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane today introduced legislation to allow Trade Support Loans to start from July…
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