Archive for October 2016

Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson today announced $268,395 in funding to better prepare local communities from the threat of bushfires in the upcoming summer season. Mr Wilson said the funding would be allocated to local councils and organisations in O’Connor under the Federal Government’s $15 million National Bushfire Mitigation Programme. “Sadly, the tragedy that…

This week, the Government introduced an important piece of legislation that will slash the rate of taxation for working holiday makers, namely the 32.5 per cent figure that became known as the Backpacker Tax. The Government has acknowledged such a rate of taxation would be counterproductive, given its potential to drive away a much-needed source…

Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson MP is pleased to announce five projects in O’Connor will share in nearly $4 million from the National Stronger Regions Fund. Mr Wilson said the most significant announcement was a grant of $1,610,310 to the Shire of Manjimup, which would allow the proposed Wellness and Lifestyle Centre to be completed…