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Archive for April 2016
Trade Support Loan applications hit 254 in O’Connor
The Turnbull Government’s Trade Support loans are continuing to benefit the people of O’Connor, with 254 apprentices in the electorate accessing the loans in the past year, according to new figures released by the department. Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson MP said the programme is a vital helping hand for Australian apprentices seeking to complete…
Read More$8.56 million of new facilities open at Sounness Park
The third and final stage of the Sounness Park Community Recreation Development project is now complete, with the official opening held today at 3pm. Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash said the Australian Government invested more than $1 million towards the overall project under the Community Development Grants Programme. “The programme is providing almost…
Read MorePayments Order will threaten the future of owner-drivers
Member for O’Connor, Rick Wilson MP, says legislation that will be introduced to Parliament this month is critical to protecting the livelihoods of self-employed truck drivers under threat from proposed remuneration measures. Mr Wilson said a Federal Court order that effectively postponed the introduction of the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal’s payment orders was a significant…
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