We are fast-tracking the $3 million upgrade of Oakes Oval to help with Lismore’s rebuild. This is great news our local businesses, jobs and our economy. The upgrade is a big-ticket redevelopment project, involving an extension of the grandstand roof…
Changes to 457 Visas are good news for locals looking for work. These changes are all about making sure there are Australian jobs for Australians. Foreign workers add value to our nation and our local community, but that can’t come…
Shane Henwood together with Shane Sutherland helped in a surf rescue at Pippi Beach recently. I acknowledged them both in Parliament and referred to them as body boarders. Given the severity of the issue, I had Hansard officially changed to say…
It is great to receive Category C Disaster Relief Funding from the Federal Government. This means much more financial help to get our local businesses and community back on its feet. Businesses and not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants…
Brigadier Chris Field AM, who grew up in Lismore, is coordinating the defence force effort in helping the areas in Queensland effected by Cyclone Denise. He went to Kadina High School, with Karen, where he was school captain. I acknowledged…
It was great to catch up with Year 6 students from St Mary’s Public School while they were visiting Parliament last week. They asked some great questions. Hope you all enjoyed the trip. XXXX I was excited to…
It was great to attend the graduation of students from Southern Cross University last weekend. The University is a very important institution in our community. It employs many people and is a great resource for local students. I congratulate all…
It was great to announce funding of more than $115,000 to Namatjira Haven to expand its existing services and offer new mental health services. In partnership with Rekindling the Spirit, the funding will be used to train local staff in…
I’m in Nimbin today catching up with members of the community, after I recently met up with Luke Summ, Caroline Todd, Sam Bernard, Michael Balderstone, Elsbeth Jones and Simonetta Z while they were in Canberra recently. We had a good…
Legislation was introduced into Parliament recently to crackdown on multinational tax avoidance. This comes into effect on July 1, with about $2 billion in tax expected to be clawed back this financial year. These will be the toughest laws against…
Last week I announced a Headspace in Grafton and the Clarence Valley. Today I am announcing a further $1.4 million for Headspace in Lismore to expand youth mental health services in Casino and Kyogle. I am also announcing the transition…
It was fantastic to announce a Headspace for Grafton and the Clarence Valley last week. Not only are we getting a Headspace, we are also getting more psychiatric services, a Healthy Clarence Suicide Prevention Plan, as well as a…