I am pleased to announce that a total of 273 premises in Catani and Koo Wee Rup are benefitting from superfast internet speeds with the NBN Co activating its fixed wireless network in the region. The activation of fixed wireless towers in Catani and Koo Wee Rup in recent weeks shows the Coalition Government is…
I am pleased to announce that a total of 273 premises in Catani and Koo Wee Rup are benefitting from superfast internet speeds with the NBN Co activating its fixed wireless network in the region. The activation of fixed wireless towers in Catani and Koo Wee Rup in recent weeks shows the Coalition Government is…
I am delighted to announce Helen and John Taylor, world experts on fuel efficiency, as the latest Clean Air Champions. Clean Air Champions are a select group of representatives from industry, community and academia who help to raise awareness and knowledge of air quality and initiatives being undertaken to support a clean air future for…
The Australian Government will secure the future of 20 of our threatened bird species by 2020, setting an ambitious new target to reverse declines in their populations. We have to work harder to meet these challenges. We also have to work smarter. So, for the first time, an Australian Government has identified a list of…
Today we’ve learnt that Bill Shorten is, in every respect, a carbon copy of Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard. But Bill Shorten not only wants to bring back the carbon tax – he wants a carbon tax on households and a carbon tax on electricity. Today, Bill Shorten's secret plan for Labor’s whack on families,…
With less than a week to go until I set out on my 500km walk around the electorate to increase awareness about autism, I am humbled by the support I have already received. Cricket Australia has generously donated a cricket bat signed by the Australian Cricket team that will be auctioned off at Abacus’ gala…
The Australian Government will provide over $900,000 in support for one of Victoria’s most recognisable National Heritage places – Rippon Lea House and Gardens. Rippon Lea House and Gardens is one of the 18 National Heritage places to receive project funding under the Australian Government’s Protecting National Historic Sites programme. The Protecting National Historic Sites…
Tourists, locals and whale watchers at 11 sites around Australia will have a better view and understanding of migrating whales as they travel along the Australian coast thanks to $250,000 in funding from the Australian Government’s National Whale Trail initiative. Australians love marine wildlife and there is a genuine demand for land-based vantage points along…
The countdown is on for 500km Walk for AutismWith only two weeks to go until I set out on my 500km walk around the electorate to increase awareness about autism, I am looking forward to the journey and meeting people along the way. The main reason for my walk is to increase awareness about autism…
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, HON BOB BALDWIN MP & FEDERAL MEMBER FOR HUGHES, CRAIG KELLY MP As part of our commitment to improving Australia’s air quality, the Government is delighted to announce Professor Peter Rayner as Australia’s third Clean Air Champion. The announcement of Professor Rayner as…