Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the Government’s decision to split the Higher Education and Research Reform Bill in two and thereby ensure on-going funding for research including that undertaken by Southern Cross University. “This is a great outcome for Southern Cross University and its high calibre of staff conducting a wide range…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has congratulated local police for their work in slowing the spread of Ice in our community, but said a whole-of-government approach was needed if we are to succeed. “More people are using Ice more often, and while the police are doing a great job by taking some of this…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a $10,000 Anzac Centenary grant to build a special purpose glass enclosure at Lismore Memorial Baths to allow the public to view the World War I honour roll. “I’m very pleased to make this announcement,” Mr Hogan said. “For many years Lismore RSL sub-branch and Lismore City…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has delivered yet another election promise with the official opening of the newly renovated kitchen at the old Scout Hall at Evans Head. As part of the 2013 election campaign, Mr Hogan promised that the government will renovated the dilapidated kitchen if elected. Today he fulfilled that promise. “I’m…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today said businesses and community organisations in the Northern Rivers can now apply for support to boost the skills of youth under youth stream pilot programmes through the Industry Skills Fund. The Training for Employment Scholarships and Youth Employment Pathways are new ways of delivering skilled young employees to…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan visited the Aboriginal Kurrachee Co-operative Society today (Monday) to discuss its programmes after he successfully got a debt waived which threatened the viability of the Co-op and its services. Kurrachee Co-operative Society, which provides housing, employment and associated services to Coraki’s Indigenous community, received a $275,000 grant from the…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said Indigenous communities across the Northern Rivers and Clarence Valley will benefit from a $13.7 million investment in primary and preventable health care as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing commitment to closing the gap. Mr Hogan announced today Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation in Grafton and Ballina-based Bullinah…
COUNCILS in the electorate of Page will today receive their latest share of Australian Government $2.1 billion Roads to Recovery programme to assist with local road construction and maintenance. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Australian Government is paying over $117 million to 297 local government authorities nationwide, including $765,092 in Page. “Quarterly…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the Government’s announcement it will introduce Country of Origin Food labelling. “This is an issue I have been lobbying Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce and Assistant Health minister Fiona Nash,” he said. “In the wake of the Frozen Berry Hepatitis A outbreak, consumers rightly want to know where…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan is reminding students from Page who receive Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY that Relocation Scholarships worth more than $4000 are now available. Mr Hogan said Relocation Scholarships supported eligible students who move from a regional area to a city for study. “We also know the benefits university educated students can…