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Wilson to advocate for federal funding on behalf of South West, Wheatbelt

By Bethany Findlay | January 13, 2017

Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson MP will support the State Government in its efforts to secure Federal funding for the completion of the Myalup-Wellington Water for Food project in Collie. The WA Government yesterday announced $37 million for the project and is seeking partner funding from the Federal Government and the private sector. The irrigation…

MEET RICK

I was inspired to run for Parliament following my involvement in a decade-long campaign to deregulate the wheat industry, which brought about the end of the Australia Wheat Board’s monopoly.

“I stand proudly for the Liberal philosophy of free markets, vigorous competition, small government and individual responsibility. These are the principles that guide me in my life and in this place. My track record in public life shows clearly that I am prepared to stand up for those principles.”

“To the electors of O'Connor, I reiterate the commitment that I have made to work tirelessly on your behalf, to always be frank and honest about the challenges we face, and to work cooperatively and collaboratively to improve the lives of the people who live in the greatest part of the greatest nation on earth”

– Rick Wilson MP Maiden Speech.

Archive for January 2017

Wilson to advocate for federal funding on behalf of South West, Wheatbelt

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