The Hon. Kevin Hogan MP
Federal Member for Page
Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism
MEDIA RELEASE
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Friday 8th September 2023
FLOOD PETITION PRESENTED TO PARLIAMENT
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has tabled apetition in the parliament calling on the Federal Government to fully fund the Resilient Home Program as promised to allow for the buyback, relocation and lifting of flood affected homes.
Signed by thousands of residents of Lismore and the lower Richmond region, the petition is a clear statement of the frustration felt by many residents feeling left behind, despite the Prime Minister having said that no one would be.
“Our community in Lismore and the lower Richmond arefeeling betrayed,” Mr. Hogan said.
“The money promised for the Resilient Homes Program by the Federal and State Governments was cut in half. Many of those hoping to get funding for a buyback, relocation, house raising or retrofit will now miss out.”
Mr. Hogan also told parliament,” We also need flood mitigation proposals, we need families and businesses to feel safe. The Prime Minister said no one would be left behind. Right now, many in my community are feeling left behind and the Prime Minister and the government need to show leadership.”
“The Prime Minister promised to stand by communities and fully support all necessary funding requirements and this needs to happen urgently.”
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