Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has today welcomed the latest Australian job figures. “The unemployment rate plunged from 6.3 per cent to 5.8 per cent in February, as the economy added 88,700 jobs in the month,” Mr Hogan said. “Employment increased to 13,006,900 and is now only 1800 under its pre-COVID peak…
New job opportunities will be created for apprentices and trainees across our community with the expansion of a targeted wage subsidy program. The Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements wage subsidy program was fully subscribed, helping to create 100,000 apprenticeships in less than five months. The Program will now become demand driven and expanded for a…
Australia is leading the world in fighting COVID-19 and our economy is one of the strongest globally. Last week Australia’s latest National Accounts were released and showed our recovery plan is working. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said our performance on both the health and the economic fronts is world-leading. “Real GDP increased…
Brunswick Heads’ iconic South Arm Bridge has officially opened following its major timber restoration. Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the bridge’s restoration was jointly funded by the Federal Government under the Bridges Renewal Program and by Byron Shire Council. “The Bridges Renewal Program…
Thousands of Australians with multiple sclerosis, asthma and diabetes will benefit from the listing or extension of several medications on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said this is bringing further support to patients and their families. From March 1, Zeposia® and Atecture Breezhaler® was listed on the…
Local road safety projects are rolling out across the North Coast in a $35 million blitz designed to reduce road trauma and save lives. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Australian and NSW Governments were working together to ensure works start immediately and are completed by June to get people home sooner…
Disaster assistance has been made available for communities in response to severe storms which have caused widespread damage. Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said that the community experienced major disruptions due to the heavy rainfall which caused significant…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today presented a Royal Humane Society of NSW Bronze Medal Bravery Award to Kevin Dowd. Mr Hogan said these awards recognise the incredible life-saving efforts of people whose exceptional thinking and rapid responses saved lives in our community. “During an incident at Bunnings Lismore in September 2016,…
Oneva Holdings is a local business that processes local food to create unique food products. They work with a range of local farmers and chefs to create their products. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced new funding for Oneva Holdings to upgrade their manufacturing equipment. “This funding has been used to…
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport creates an enormous amount of jobs in our region. It is important to continue to support the airport and improve access for those using it. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today officially turned the first sod on the $10 million Airport Boulevard project. “These new works include the…