FEDERAL Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced that the Australian Government will extend the eligibility for the National Police Service Medal. Mr Hogan said until now, police officers whose service concluded between 14 February 1975 and 30 October 2008 were ineligible for this distinguished medal. The National Police Service Medal recognises 15 years’ ethical…
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This is the question Kevin asked Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull about the NBN during Question Time in Parliament
Mr HOGAN (Page) (09:39): I rise to speak on an issue of great concern to many businesses in my electorate of Page. As many in this chamber may remember, the previous government decided to change the definition of a small business, from 15 full-time equivalent staff to a headcount of 15. While there are those…
THE cost of doing business and creating jobs is about to get a lot cheaper for businesses and not-for-profit organisations in Page, with the Federal Government announcing its first ‘repeal day’ as part of its commitment of cutting $1 billion in red and green tape. Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said ineffective and inefficient…
TODAY’S breakthrough of the northbound tunnel through St Helena Hill marks another major milestone in the upgrade of the Pacific Highway between Tintenbar and Ewingsdale. The Federal Member for Cowper, Luke Hartsuyker, joined the Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, and the New South Wales Minister for Roads and Ports, Duncan Gay, to mark the occasion.…
SPEECH TO PARLIAMENT ON INFRASTRUCTURE AMENDMENT BILL Mr HOGAN (Page) (19:15): Can I say from the start that as a representative of Northern New South Wales, the regional community of Page, I welcome the Infrastructure Australia Amendment Bill 2013 as being long overdue. Nation building and developing Australia’s infrastructure for this century, with an eye…
GROUPS wanting to celebrate the Anzac Centenary next year are reminded that grant applications close on December 31. The Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program is a key element of the Australian Government’s Anzac Centenary project through which funding of up to $125,000 will be made available to support projects in Page that commemorate the First…
FEDERAL member for Page Kevin Hogan will tomorrow present Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter crew chief Roger Fry with a National Medal in recognition of his service to organisation. “I congratulate Roger for his long service to our community. Many people will know Roger personally, others may not, but there are only a few whose lives…
Mr HOGAN (Page) (12:22): I rise to speak on and support the Rural Research and Development Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 and the cognate bills, the Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Amendment Bill 2013 and Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Amendment Bill 2013. I welcome the government’s recognition of the importance of rural R&D, particularly in agriculture, fisheries…