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…
DetailsParlimentary 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…
DetailsSPEECH 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…
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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…
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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…
DetailsFEDERAL 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…
DetailsFEDERAL 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…
DetailsFEDERAL member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the launch of the Government’s National Australian Defence Force (ADF) Family Health Program. “Our defence personal and their families play a crucially important role not only in defending our nation but also in times of natural emergencies,” Mr Hogan said. “This program acknowledges the service and sacrifice…
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NOW in its 20th year, the iconic and award-winning Lismore Lantern Parade is asking the community to help to secure its future and light its way home. Parade’s founder Jyllie Jackson said LightnUp, the community arts organisation that stages the annual Lantern Parade, was told last year that it had to leave its rented premise…
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BUSINESS confidence across the Northern Rivers has soared since the election of the Coalition Government, a Griffith University/Northern Star survey published yesterday (4/02/2014) has found. The quarterly poll conducted last month revealed 72% of respondents said the new Federal Government had given them more confidence about the future of their businesses, with many now planning…
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