The Federal Government has moved to meet community concerns over coal seam gas following pressure from the Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan. Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce noted that Mr Hogan had raised serious concerns regarding the potential for lower environmental standards through the introduction of a “one stop shop” system of approvals for CSG…
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 and large coal mining developments, Mr Hogan said. “I said in my maiden speech that…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan congratulates NSW Minister for Resources and Energy Anthony Roberts for the decision to suspend Metgasco’s petroleum exploration and production licence at Bentley. “The NSW Government has listened to our community’s concerns and has acted accordingly,” Mr Hogan said. “I’ve continually said that CSG in Page is not appropriate. It…
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…
The Australian Government is calling for tender applications from organisations wanting to become a Service Provider for the Green Army Programme. Service Providers will have the opportunity to make a real difference by helping to deliver environmental projects in communities and providing training and skills to young Australians right across the country. The Green Army…
Farm businesses receiving a Farm Finance Concessional Loan will be able to apply for Drought Concessional Loans, and can already apply for income support if needed. Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce, said any farm business that received a Farm Finance Concessional Loan would be able to apply for a Drought Concessional Loan when they became…
Bentley Protest Site Member for Page Kevin Hogan has expressed disappointment at the announcement by Metgasco that they will resume gas exploration at the Rosella E01 site in Bentley. “I believe very strongly that this decision flies in the face of community opinion” Mr Hogan said. “The majority of people in the Northern Rivers believe,…