In response to the devastating bushfires, the Coalition Government has today announced measures to immediately support impacted small businesses. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said what we’re doing today is increasing the grant from $15,000, which is being done with the state governments, now up to $50,000 for affected small businesses. “We’ll also be…
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We are providing immediate and ongoing free counselling and support to individuals, families and emergency services workers affected by the bushfires. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the funding includes: $44.3 million for counselling and psychological services for people in fire affected communities $5.7 million for trauma informed care training and care coordination $2.7…
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In response to the devastating bushfires the Federal Government has made an initial investment of $50 million, to support the immediate work to protect wildlife. Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said our wildlife need our help, food drops are happening into fire damaged areas now to promote the survival and recovery of endangered species. The…
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Bushfire-hit communities in the Richmond Valley, Kyogle, Lismore City and Ballina Shire Council areas will be able to rebuild vital infrastructure sooner with an initial and immediate $1 million grant to each council from the Coalition Government. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Council’s would be able to choose the best way to…
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Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan has today called for tougher penalties for arsonists in the wake of recent bushfires across the country. Kevin Hogan said over 180 suspected arsonists have been charged in NSW and QLD over the past 12 months alone. Over 50% of the recent fires burning in NSW did not start…
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“Volunteer firefighters will receive financial support from the Federal Government for loss of income, where they have been called out for extended periods of service,” the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said. “Rural Fire Service Volunteers in NSW who are self-employed or work for small and medium businesses, and who have been called out…
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The Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade has reached another milestone with a second section of new four lane divided road opening yesterday. Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan said the new five kilometre section of road would deliver improved safety and reduced travel times between Glenugie and Ballina. “It’s great to see the final…
DetailsDROUGHT AND FIRE ASSISTANCE As our community continues to face challenges with both the drought and fires, I want to ensure everyone in is aware of the assistance that is available. You, or you may know of a neighbour or friend who could benefit from this information. Farmers and small businesses that have been hit by…
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Great to join the Lismore Tennis Club for their Christmas Party, and to officially open the Centres upgrade yesterday. The club came to me looking to update the 12 court facility which was in poor condition. I was able to secure a Community Sport Infrastructure grant for $200,000. The upgrades include repairing and resurfacing the…
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The new bridge at Harwood over the Clarence River has opened to traffic today, marking a major milestone on the Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade. Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis said the opening was an exciting time for the local community. “This bridge will be a game changer for the region as highway traffic…
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