Archive for November 2015

: Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson MP has welcomed sweeping changes planned for mental health services, which will change the face of mental health delivery across the country.   Mr Wilson said the Mental Health Reform Package sets out bold reforms to be phased in over the next three years, with the Country WA…

: Federal Member for O’Connor has welcomed the Government’s announcement to strengthen its regulation reform agenda to focus on changes that increase innovation and productivity.   Speaking on the Coalition Government’s fourth Red Tape Repeal Day, Mr Wilson said the Government’s agenda to cut red tape and reduce regulatory costs has been an overwhelming success.…

Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson MP used the new constituency question time in Parliament this week to question the Minister for Social Services Christian Porter on the progress the government is making towards fair and equitable access to Youth Allowance for rural and regional students.   Mr Wilson has been campaigning for fairer access…

Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson MP is encouraging residents across O’Connor to have their say on how the private health insurance sector can deliver better value for money.   The Turnbull Government this week launched an online survey after Australians dumped or downgraded half-a-million ‘all-inclusive’ private health insurance policies last year, with record numbers…

The Australian Government will provide $500,000 to the Western Australian Government to help drought affected communities combat pest animals and weeds.   Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Barnaby Joyce and Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson MP said the Australian Government had responded to a Western Australian Government request for funding for two projects…

Successful recipients of the 2015–16 Multicultural Arts and Festivals Grants were announced today to assist organisations hosting festivals and arts projects that celebrate Australian diversity and unite us as a community.   A total of $130,000 was allocated to 32 events to support a broad range of not-for-profit organisations and local councils in supporting and…