The Federal Government has activated the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) for individuals in Corindi Beach, Upper Corindi and Red Rock who were affected by heavy rainfall and floods in February. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said both payments will be available from 8.00am Monday 19 April.…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has today welcomed the latest Australian job and economic figures. “The unemployment rate has dropped from 7.5 per cent at its peak to 5.6 per cent in March, as the economy added a further 70,700 jobs last month alone,” Mr Hogan said. “This marks the sixth consecutive…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan is making sure that 12 young Northern Rivers Sporting Champions are given every opportunity to follow their dreams. At a Local Sporting Champions Award morning tea today, Mr Hogan presented the 12 local teenagers with a certificate in recognition of their achievements and confirmed their grants from the…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced that thousands of Australians living with breast cancer, lung cancer, osteoporosis and asthma will benefit from new and amended medicines listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). From 1 April, Kisqali® (ribociclib) is having its listing expanded on the PBS to be used in combination with…
According to the latest Deloitte Access Business Outlook, the Australian economy is “roaring back” and has outperformed every major advanced economy in 2020. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said Australia is leading the world in fighting COVID-19 and our economy is one of the strongest globally. “This latest report shows there is…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan is encouraging members of our community to sign the official condolence book for His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. “You can sign the official condolence book in my Lismore and Grafton offices,” Mr Hogan said. “Your condolence will be sent to Buckingham Palace and archived by…
Community Halls are important spaces in our community. Wardell and Pimlico Halls need to make improvements to their facility to make it safer and compliant with building standards. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced $70,000 to complete the upgrades. “This funding will allow for various repairs and improvements at Pimlico Hall,…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today officially opened the $12 million extension of Kyogle’s Whiddon Group Aged Care Facility Extension. “With this extension, over 60 of our locals will be able to stay in the area, closer to their home and their families,” Mr Hogan said. “This upgrade has included the construction…
Disaster recovery assistance is now available to the Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Richmond Valley, Lismore, and Kyogle local government areas following the severe storms and floods. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said funding is available through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). “Severe weather and flooding has caused significant…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today welcomed the announcement that Rex has reinstated the Grafton and Lismore routes that were set for closure at the end of this month. “I am extremely pleased that they have reconsidered and are now reinstating this important service to our community,” Mr Hogan said. “Rex will…