Kevin Hogan has today invited Nurses, farmers, police, emergency service employees and other parents to participate in the Australian Government’s new Nanny Pilot Programme from early 2016. “Many workers within our community struggle to match their work hours with conventional childcare options. This program aims to provide access to these families.” Kevin Hogan said Minister…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has emphasised the role the Chinese Free Trade Agreement will play in creating local jobs for Casino today in meetings with local exporters and Agriculture Minister, Barnaby Joyce. “Barnaby and I met with the Meatworks, Richmond Dairies and New World foods, whom together, employ over 1500 people in Casino”…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has today welcomed his appointment by Agriculture Minister Barnaby to head a taskforce looking into expanding the role of farming co-operatives. “The recent Agriculture white paper committed $13.8 Million to improving Agriculture Co-operatives. Our region has some of the best examples of successful Co-operatives with the Meatworks and NORCO…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the Nationals Senate team to the Northern Rivers today. “This visit gave representatives from over 30 industry and community groups the chance to discuss their issues with Ministers and Senators” Kevin Hogan said. Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion met with local representatives from JLEP Indigenous Employment,…
“Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, welcomed the announcement today of a $100 million Women’s Safety Package to deliver immediate and practical measures to keep women and their children safe. “The recent spike of violent incidents against women has shown more needs to be done to keep women and their children safe,” Kevin Hogan said.…
At a Local Sporting Champions morning tea held in Lismore this morning, Kevin Hogan, Federal member for Page, presented ten local teenagers with a $500 cheque to help them on their way. “I’m very pleased to help these teenagers follow their dreams,” Kevin Hogan said. “Those who are receiving awards have excelled themselves representing the…
At a Local Sporting Champions morning tea held in Grafton this morning, Mr Hogan presented four local teenagers with a $500 cheque to help them on their way. “I’m very pleased to help these teenagers follow their dreams,” Mr Hogan said. “Those who are receiving awards have excelled themselves representing the Clarence Valley on the…
Kevin Hogan has today welcomed the news of another payment increase for the 22,000 age pensioners in the Northern Rivers and Clarence Valley. “These increases will see the maximum Age Pension rise to $867 a fortnight for single pensioners and $1,307 for couples combined,” Kevin Hogan said. “Since being elected, the Age Pension has increased…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan is encouraging young people with a sense of adventure to apply to set sail with STS Young Endeavour. The ballot to take a trip with Young Endeavour in the first half of 2016 is now open for young Australians aged between 16 and 23, and closes on October 5.…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is set to start rolling out in the Northern Rivers and Clarence Valley from 2017/18, following an agreement for the full roll out by the Commonwealth and New South Wales Governments. He said the agreement for the transition to the full NDIS…