New Health Minister must guarantee health funding for Phillip Island

I call on new Victorian Health Minister Jill Hennessy to guarantee that Phillip Island will get the $2.2 million committed by the previous state government for a new health facility at Cowes. It would be deeply disappointing if the new Victorian Government were to renege on the previous government’s $2.2 million commitment to health on…

Nominations open for the National Heritage List

National Heritage places are of outstanding heritage value to the nation and reveal the richness and diversity of Australia’s extraordinarily natural environment. The Australian Government is now calling for nominations for new places to be included on the National Heritage List.  National Heritage places capture the diversity of stories that have helped to shape our…

Nest to Ocean Turtle Protection – round one begins with $1.35 million

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH HON STEVE DICKSON MP, QLD MINISTER FOR NATIONAL PARKS, RECREATION, SPORT & RACING Turtle populations are set to benefit from predator control programs funded with $1.35 million through the first round of grants under the Nest to Ocean Turtle Protection Program. The Australian and Queensland Governments are jointly investing up to…

Revamp of the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme

The Government is fixing Labor’s mess with an overhaul of the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme and has today released the initial findings of a review into the flawed scheme. The Government initiated the review in September when serious concerns with the state of e-waste management in Australia came to light. The scheme was…

Anzac Centenary grant for Radio Port Phillip

Radio Port Phillip will assist in telling the story of the Anzac legend through an ingenious use of technology to give new meaning to our historic monuments. The $5,000 grant will be used to create signage with QR codes at the sites of local monuments that will tell the history of that monument through an…

Local Sporting Champions take the world by storm

More than 30 local athletes who have received Local Sporting Champions grants over the past two years gathered at a presentation with Federal Member for Flinders Greg Hunt so he could congratulate them on their sporting achievements. “I was delighted to meet some dedicated young athletes who have been recipients of Local Sporting Champions grants…

Coalition delivers on broadband for Bayles

I am pleased that Bayles will receive high-speed, broadband internet within 12 months as construction commences on the National Broadband Network. The Coalition Government’s efforts to speed up the NBN rollout are paying off for residents and businesses in Bayles and surrounds as work begins to connect hundreds of premises. It is expected that broadband…

Emissions Reduction Fund passed by Parliament

The Australian Parliament has today passed legislation to implement the $2.55 billion Emissions Reduction Fund – the centrepiece of the Government’s policy to cut domestic emissions. The Senate passed the ERF with amendments earlier this month, and today these have been passed by the House of Representatives. We have delivered on our promise to the…