Hogan strengthens CSG Water Trigger
Federal member of Page Kevin Hogan has successfully moved two amendments to strengthen the national “water trigger” legislation regarding CSG. The two amendments to the national environment law will ensure the protection of Australia’s water resources from coal seam gas…
Changes to Black Spot Programme for safer regional roads
The Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today welcomed changes to the eligibility of the Government’s Black Spot programme that make it easier for regional communities to compete for additional funding for road safety projects. Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and…
Higher Medicare threshold to benefit low-income earners
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…
Investing in the skilled workers of the future
The Australian Government is investing in national productivity gains and the skilled workers of the future, today delivering its plan for the $1.9 billion Trade Support Loans to equip young apprentices with the skills for real world jobs. Minister for…
Government spending must be sustainable
Mr HOGAN (Page) (12:08): I rise to support this bill. Governments are about doing what is right; governments aren’t always about doing what is popular. This budget bill is certainly about that. We often hear in lots of different areas…
Young job seekers in Clarence Valley and Ballina to benefit from new Work for the Dole
Page is one of the areas selected under the Coalition Government’s new Work for the Dole arrangements for young job seekers. Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced 18 to 30 year olds in the Clarence Valley and Ballina…
Aged Care accommodation prices published
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…
Modern Awards annual Leave Entitlements survey
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…
Boosted wage subsidy for employers hiring Australians aged 50+
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…
Trade support loans building a stronger Australia
The Coalition Government is building a stronger economy by supporting apprentices to successfully complete their qualification. Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Government is delivering on its commitment to introduce Trade Support Loans for apprentices to encourage more young…
Budget invests in the future of Page
Federal member Kevin Hogan said Page was set to benefit from a record infrastructure investment in the Federal Budget. He said the budget would deliver increased investments in the Pacific Highway and local roads. “This is great news for our local…