$5 million for National Dust Diseases Taskforce

The Morrison Government will invest $5 million to establish a National Dust Diseases Taskforce to develop a national approach for the prevention, early identification, control and management of dust diseases in Australia. The funding will also establish a National Dust Diseases Register, commission new research to support understanding, prevention and treatment of preventable occupational lung…

Liberal National Government to invest $300,000 into Hinterland Environmental Water Scheme

A re-elected Liberal National Government will invest $300,000 into the design of a business case for the Hinterland Environmental Water Scheme (HEWS).   The Scheme proposes redirecting Class A treated water from the current Gunnamatta outflow to Hinterland farmers, providing the potential to enhance agricultural production.   Liberal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt…

Sports research, development & performance hub to be established in Melbourne

A new multidisciplinary hub for sports research, development and performance will be established in the heart of Melbourne’s sporting precinct, thanks to $15 million from the Coalition Government. Victoria Sport will improve the physical and mental health as well as performance of athletes and build a stronger, evidence-based approach to sports injury prevention, treatment and…