Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said the opening of the northbound lane of the upgraded intersection of the Bruxner and Pacific highways was another milestone in meeting the 2020 deadline for the duplication of the Pacific Highway. “I am delighted this intersection upgrade is complete. It will minimise delays for motorists and will help…
It is a great privilege to represent our community in Parliament. Fighting for local issues and our community is a task I love and take seriously. As a member of the Turnbull/Joyce Government we still have much to do. New electoral boundaries, which were determined by the independent Australian Electoral Commission, were ratified last week…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today applauded the highly successful jobactive programme which has recorded placements into 214,422 jobs across Australia since it commenced in July 2015. Mr Hogan said the Coalition Government is determined that every Australian who is able to work can get work, and this latest milestone clearly shows that jobactive…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said tough new laws that will protect Northern Rivers’ consumers from excessive card surcharging. The Government’s Competition and Consumer Amendment (Payment Surcharges) Bill 2015 passed the Senate this week with the ban on excessive card surcharging to take effect this year. “Card and other electronic payments facilitate billions of…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced additional funding to provide more Aged Care Beds in Kyogle. “It’s important the welfare of our elderly is supported irrespective of where they live and this funding helps them to stay in the local area and community,” he said. Mr Hogan said Kyogle Multi-Purpose Service, part of…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said the signing of the agreed text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership is the next step towards Northern Rivers agricultural and food exporters winning a bigger market share in some of the world’s largest economies. “Today we’re a step closer to the benefits that will flow from the world’s largest…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $140,000 in funding for Southern Cross University to help more students to access and succeed at higher education. He said the Federal Government’s investment under the Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Programme (HEPPP) National Priority Pool projects would help more students from low-socio economic status backgrounds access…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced that grant applications for Round 2 of the Government’s Safer Streets Programme has opened. “CCTV cameras and other security infrastructure makes our towns safer, can save lives, and will most certainly prevent crime. I encourage all our local councils and other organisations to apply for funding under…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the Government’s $300 million response to the National Ice Taskforce describing it as a comprehensive package that will reduce demand for Ice and reduce the harm it causes, while continuing efforts to disrupt supply. “Ice is playing havoc in many regional communities, including ours. The Government’s response…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said farmers and fishers have another fortnight to apply for a share of $2.2 million in small grants to increase industry capacity and support the adoption of productive management practices. He said the small grants of between $5500 and $55,000 would contribute to the overall resilience, competitiveness and productivity…