Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan has today called for tougher penalties for arsonists in the wake of recent bushfires across the country. Kevin Hogan said over 180 suspected arsonists have been charged in NSW and QLD over the past…
“Volunteer firefighters will receive financial support from the Federal Government for loss of income, where they have been called out for extended periods of service,” the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said. “Rural Fire Service Volunteers in NSW who…
The Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade has reached another milestone with a second section of new four lane divided road opening yesterday. Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan said the new five kilometre section of road would deliver improved…
DROUGHT AND FIRE ASSISTANCE As our community continues to face challenges with both the drought and fires, I want to ensure everyone in is aware of the assistance that is available. You, or you may know of a neighbour or friend…
Great to join the Lismore Tennis Club for their Christmas Party, and to officially open the Centres upgrade yesterday. The club came to me looking to update the 12 court facility which was in poor condition. I was able to…
The new bridge at Harwood over the Clarence River has opened to traffic today, marking a major milestone on the Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade. Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis said the opening was an exciting time for the…
Today Coles has been found to not have paid money that our Norco farmers were rightly owed. Around $5.25 million is owed to our Norco farmers. This follows an ACCC investigation into whether Coles fully passed on to Norco a…
Our community has faced tough and emotional times over the past weeks with drought and fires. This good news story today is from Summerland Farm. They employ over 100 people in our community with a disability. They came to me…
Australians suffering from melanoma and multiple sclerosis have new treatment options, with new and amended PBS listings. 🔸 Tafinlar® (dabrafenib) and Mekinist® (trametinib) will be extended to include subsidy for post-surgery treatment for patients who have Stages IIIB, IIIC and IIID…
Thousands of offers are now available to Veteran Card holders from businesses across Australia. This is part of the Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant which passed Parliament recently. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Veteran Card is providing…
Today the Federal Government introduced improvements to the Farm Household Allowance (FHA). This will help more farmers through periods of hardship. It is our next step in responding to the Independent Review of FHA which will see more than 30,000…
The Federal Government is providing a one-off disaster payments to those worst affected by the devastating bushfires that have swept through Northern New South Wales and Southern Queensland. Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan said the Government has activated Australian…