Mr 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…
The 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…
Significant increases in cattle, beef and veal exports are demonstrating that under the Coalition Government, Australia is once again open for business. Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce, said the latest figures show that things are looking up after years of…
The New South Wales Business Chamber, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ai Group and a number of other industry associations have joined forces to seek a comprehensive suite of changes to the annual leave provisions in modern awards…
Employers will receive up to $10,000 in Commonwealth Government assistance if they hire a job seeker aged 50 or older under an enhanced wage-subsidy programme announced in the 2014–15 Budget. The new Restart programme – which starts on 1 July…
The Coalition Government is building a stronger economy by supporting apprentices to successfully complete their qualification. Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Government is delivering on its commitment to introduce Trade Support Loans for apprentices to encourage more young…
Federal member Kevin Hogan said Page was set to benefit from a record infrastructure investment in the Federal Budget. He said the budget would deliver increased investments in the Pacific Highway and local roads. “This is great news for our local…
The 30th year of business for the highly successful Macadamia Processing Company (MPC) – the world’s largest processor and supplier of quality macadamia products, is being celebrated today, along with a book to mark the occasion. The celebration and published…
The Australian Government is calling for tender applications from organisations wanting to become a Service Provider for the Green Army Programme. Service Providers will have the opportunity to make a real difference by helping to deliver environmental projects in communities…
The need to establish the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Small Business Helpline, promised by the Coalition at the last election, has been vindicated by the 50,000 calls received so far today. The Helpline, launched in December last year, was foreshadowed in…
Farm businesses receiving a Farm Finance Concessional Loan will be able to apply for Drought Concessional Loans, and can already apply for income support if needed. Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce, said any farm business that received a Farm Finance…
Kevin spoke about the benefits to small businesses in Page and our local university from the repeal of about 10,000 unnecessary pieces of legislation, which was debated in Parliament today.