The Government has appointed Dr Nick Gales as Australia’s new Commissioner to the International Whaling Commission. Dr Gales appointment was approved prior to the caretaker period. Dr Gales takes up this position at a critical time in Australia’s efforts to maintain the global moratorium on commercial whaling. This year is the 30th anniversary of the…
A re-elected Coalition Government will deliver a new Green Army project for the Phillip Island and San Remo region. I was delighted to visit San Remo on Friday to announce the project. The project will focus on restoring and rehabilitating the habitat for the Eastern Barred Bandicoot on Churchill Island and preparation of other areas…
A re-elected Turnbull Government will provide $80,000 for restoration work at the Outback Community Church in Broken Hill. The grant will go to Outback Community Church Incorporated to conserve the exterior of the Oxide St property, which was formerly the Masonic club. The project will focus on restoring the encircling verandah and the façade of…
A re-elected Turnbull Government will help community groups in Bonner to lower their power bills and play their part in reducing Australia’s emissions by providing $100,000 towards the cost of installing solar. “The Solar Communities program will provide funding for groups across Australia to install rooftop solar PV, solar hot water and battery storage systems…
A re-elected Turnbull Government will provide $80,000 for vital conservation work at the Murtoa No 1 Grain Store. The grant will go to the Heritage Council of Victoria to repair the building’s west end. The works will include the strengthening and replacement of structural material damaged by termite and borer attack. The work will also…
Motorists on Phillip Island will benefit under a re-elected Turnbull Coalition Government with $275,000 for the construction of a new roundabout in Cape Woolamai. “Phillip Island residents have long been concerned with the state of this intersection, which provides a crucial link for residents and tourists to Cape Woolamai,” Mr Hunt said. “Upgrades to the…
An exciting milestone in the development of the Phillip Island Health & Medical Hub has taken place, with the first tranche of Australian Government funding transferred to Victoria. The $500,000 in funding is for the preparation of detailed design plans for the new health facility, with construction due to begin early next year. A further…
The Hillwood Football Club, the Trevallyn Bowls Club and the Tam O’Shanter Golf Club in Bass will benefit from Solar Communities Program grants with lower electricity bills and a smaller carbon footprint if the Turnbull Government is re-elected. Member for Bass, Andrew Nikolic, said the Government’s Solar Communities Program will provide benefits for groups across…
A re-elected Coalition Government will deliver a new Green Army project for Wirraparinga Loop Trail and Brownhill Creek. The Green Army provides opportunities for young Australians aged 17-24 years to gain training and experience which will assist them in the future to find jobs, while generating real benefits for the local environment. The project will:…
The Turnbull Government will provide almost $90,000 for heritage projects at two of Canberra’s iconic landmarks – the National War Memorial and the Shine Dome. The grants were announced today by Environment Minister Greg Hunt and Senator Zed Seselja. Almost $80,000 will go to the National Capital Authority to conserve three World War I memorials…
