The Turnbull Government will drastically reduce the cost of a life-saving new medicine, which uses a patient’s own immune system to track down and destroy cancer cells. Member for Page Kevin Hogan said that from 1 May, classical Hodgkin’s lymphoma patients will no longer pay over $200,000 per course of treatment, now only paying a…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today visited local cheese producers Nimbin Valley Dairy which is set to benefit from a Federal Government grant to improve the skills of Northern Rivers’ food producers. “There is no doubt that our region produces some of the best produce in the country. The challenge has always been…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today reminded motorists to think P.A.C for safer and more efficient journeys as part of another major phase of work for the new bridge over the Clarence River at Harwood. P.A.C, stands for plan, awareness and caution and is designed to encourage travellers to plan their journey using information…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said older member of the Clarence Valley community will benefit from the construction of a new 144-bed residential aged care home and subsequent significant job creation. Mr Hogan was today joined by the Minister for Aged Care, Ken Wyatt AM, on a site visit of Signature Care’s the…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan brought ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott to Lismore yesterday. “I met Shayne as part of my committee work in Canberra. I invited him to Lismore for a couple of reasons,” he said. “Firstly he showed me systems and processes they have put in place to shift the bank back…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced three additional mobile base stations that will be built in our community under the Federal Government’s Priority Locations round of the Coalition Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program. “This is a great outcome for our community,” he said. “These three locations at Nammoona, Ramornie and Yorklea deliver on…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today inspected RED Inc’s new 8-seater mini-bus purchased from a $19,000 Federal Government grant. “This 8-seater bus is already making a real difference in the lives of more than 200 people with disabilities and their families who use services provided by RED Inc,” he said. “RED Inc came to…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan was elected by the Parliament today to be the new Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. This position is not appointed by Party Leadership but is voted on by the Parliament, and was passed unanimously by both sides of the House. “I am very humbled to be voted…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today thanked local agricultural representatives who met with the Agricultural Minister David Littleproud during his two-day tour of the Northern Rivers and Coffs Harbour’s Northern Beaches. The local Agriculture sector generates around $1 billion a year and employs thousands of people directly. “Agriculture is an extremely important industry to…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said Australia’s growing blueberry industry has taken the lead on addressing key land use and rapid industry growth challenges with the release of a new industry led Code of Conduct. He said he Code of Conduct would clearly define industry best practice to support a vital part of agriculture…