Businesses that provide goods and services to the Government will get the benefit of a ‘pay on time or pay interest’ approach from tomorrow. For contracts valued up to $1 million, the new policy will automatically pay interest on correctly rendered and unpaid invoices after 30 days, down from the previous 60 days. This change…
Earnings from farm exports are estimated to reach a high of $41 billion in 2013-14, with livestock and livestock product export earnings expected to rise by 23.3 per cent to $18.4 billion, according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). Agriculture Minister, Barnaby Joyce, said the…
Mr HOGAN (Page) (17:28): I will digress in a minute, because we seem to be talking about a lot of things that are not in the Tax and Super Laws Amendment (2014 Measures No. 2) Bill. I will come to those in a minute. An important aspect of this bill is that we are going to…
Significant increases in cattle, beef and veal exports are demonstrating that under the Coalition Government, Australia is once again open for business. Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce, said the latest figures show that things are looking up after years of Labor neglect and sabotage of the meat and livestock industries. “While ongoing drought conditions have…
Mr HOGAN (Page) (13:37): A great event happened over the weekend, Mr Deputy Speaker Scott, and you have probably heard about it—Beef Week 2014 began in Casino, New South Wales. I congratulate Stuart George and all his team on, once again, getting this great iconic event in our community off the ground. A lot of…
People looking for aged care services in Page now have access to clear pricing and accommodation information online to help them make informed choices, Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said. Residential aged care providers are now required to publish the maximum accommodation prices they will charge from July 1, as well as payment options…
The New South Wales Business Chamber, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ai Group and a number of other industry associations have joined forces to seek a comprehensive suite of changes to the annual leave provisions in modern awards – and they want your help To find out more click HERE
The creation of a Green Army to deliver environmental projects in Australian communities is now one step closer, with legislation passing the House of Representatives yesterday. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said this is an important milestone and follows the commitment of $525 million over four years in the Federal Budget. “The Green Army…
Mr HOGAN (Page) (18:17): I rise to speak in favour of the Social Security Legislation Amendment (Green Army Programme) Bill 2014. I will talk specifically about the two Green Army projects that have already been approved in the electorate of Page even though there are others that are lined up and very keen to get…
Employers will receive up to $10,000 in Commonwealth Government assistance if they hire a job seeker aged 50 or older under an enhanced wage-subsidy programme announced in the 2014–15 Budget. The new Restart programme – which starts on 1 July 2014 and is worth $524.8 million over four years – more than triples the incentive…