Coalition’s first budget delivers for Agriculture

The Coalition Government is demonstrating its commitment to support the agriculture sector and regional communities as a key driver of the Australian economy. Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said that despite a dire fiscal environment, we are delivering $150 million for our election commitments to strengthen the sector and drive farm gate profitability which…

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Strengthening higher education for students in Page

Regional students and communities in Page will be among the winners from the Abbott Government’s higher education reforms introduced in this year’s Budget. “The Abbott Government’s higher education reforms will expand opportunities and choice in Page meaning more people in our region will be able to study,” the Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said.…

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National homelessness agreement on track

Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the news that has announced that only South Australia and Tasmania were yet to sign the 2014-15 National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness (NPAH) that provides up to $115 million in Federal funding for homelessness initiatives. Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews said on Tuesday the signatory states…

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Hogan welcomes ‘inking’ of Japanese Trade Agreement

Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the historic Free Trade Agreement with Japan as a major win for the region’s agricultural producers. “Australia is the first major agricultural exporter to have secured a bilateral trade agreement with Japan,” he said. “This deal is not about catching up with the preferred treatment other countries…

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