Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said he is thrilled of the announcement re the buyback of PEL 445. “As the first Nationals MP to three years ago to publically state that I believed CSG was not suited to the Northern Rivers, I take great delight in this news today,” he said. This reduces the…
DetailsFederal 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 to help relief their chronic pain and improve the quality of their lives,” he said.…
DetailsThe NBN will be rolled out across the Northern Rivers and Clarence Valley during 2017 and early 2018, with the whole of the country connected by the end of 2020. “This will see a large number of extra communities having access to superfast broadband within 18 months,in our region” Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan…
DetailsFederal 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 health and passive smoking harms the health of our families and friends,” Mr Hogan said.…
DetailsFederal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, today met with executives of regional television broadcasters. Kevin Hogan met with Prime Media Group’s CEO Ian Audsley and General Council & Company Secretary Emma McDonald and Win Network’s CEO Andrew Lancaster. A representative from NBN did not attend but are supportive of reform. “I understand the importance of…
DetailsoFederal Member for Page Kevin Hogan opened the redeveloped Casino Emergency Department today. “It is great that the Federal government was able to deliver $3 million dollars to ensure that emergency services could continue to be delivered in Casino.” Kevin Hogan said. Thanks to the Federal Government grant the Northern NSW Local Health District has…
DetailsKevin Hogan, Federal member for Page has today congratulated Lismore’s Isabella A cappella group on receiving grant funding of $25,000. The funding is for a project entitled “The ‘Hana Wa Saku’ Isabella a cappella friendship tour”. This will promote awareness of the special friendship that exists between Lismore and Japan. The project also tells highlights…
DetailsKevin 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…
DetailsFederal 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”…
DetailsFederal 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…
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