Seven sites across the Northern Rivers will participate in the release of a new variant of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus – RHDV1 K5. It’s been 20 years since the last rabbit biocontrol was released in Australia. A RabbitScan mobile…
I spoke in Parliament about our measures to get Multinationals to pay their fair share of tax. Below is a transcript of my speech to the House of Represenatives and you can watch it here. Mr HOGAN (Page) (13:59): Multinationals need…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the historic legislation that was passed Parliament yesterday which delivers the missing piece to legally-grown medicinal cannabis treatment in Australia. “I have heard numerous stories from members of our community with debilitating…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Government has announced this quarter’s payment to councils in the Northern Rivers under the Financial Assistance Grant programme which will total $3,560,988. This is the third instalment of untied funding to allocate…
Crowley Care Services announced today it has received Council Approval for a $15 million plus redevelopment on its Ballina site, boosting the region’s capacity to provide quality residential care services for seniors. The project will see both the creation of…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the NSW Coalition Government’s in-principal agreement with Metgasco to buy back its three PELS covering the Northern Rivers. “The community spoke very loudly and they have been heard. I congratulate my state…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan is encouraging community organisations in the Northern Rivers to apply for a grant of up to $5000 to assist the work of their volunteers. He said the funding is being provided under a $20…
Local businesses attended a seminar this morning in Lismore about how they can increase exports and create new jobs for locals under the China Free Trade Agreement. Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan organised the seminar that included Amanda Farry…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has condemned the ABC management’s cuts to regional ABC News and Current Affairs, in particular the axing of ABC Regional Radio Mornings Programme. “The ABC has a clear responsibility to serve regional Australia, but…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan will tomorrow hold a Regional Strategy meeting with community leaders to identify a list of companies that will be approached to move their operations to our region. From this meeting, companies will be identified…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the Government’s move to allow the controlled cultivation of cannabis for medicinal use. “I have heard numerous stories from members of our community with debilitating illnesses who want access to medicinal cannabis…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a $10 million national tobacco campaign that will target Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with a new anti-smoking advertising campaign. “We all know that smoking harms our…