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 Regional Development Jamie Briggs announced the new criteria today. He said in 2015–16 and 2016–17…
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…
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 Industry Ian Macfarlane today introduced legislation to allow Trade Support Loans to start from July…
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 the word sustainability, whether it be environmentally, with food production or using natural resources. Sustainability…
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 who have been unemployed for twelve months or more and receiving Newstart and/or Youth Allowance…
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…
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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…
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 people to take up a trade and complete their qualification. “All too often, young apprentices…
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 economy and most importantly for jobs,” Mr Hogan said. “This budget will ensure the continuation…