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A project to help the Western Ground Parrot has been selected to support bushfire recovery in O’Connor as part of a Morrison Government grants program to help our native wildlife recover from the devastation of summer’s bushfires. “We have made a $200 million commitment to the long-term recovery of threatened species, native animals and local…

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The Shire of Collie has been granted $280,350 under the Morrison Government’s Safer Communities Fund to install around 37 CCTV cameras in the town centre. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said $35 million was made available under Round five of the program to address crime and anti-social behaviour through crime prevention and security initiatives,…

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Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said the Albany Ring Road is a critical piece of infrastructure that will underpin the economic success of the Great Southern Region for years to come. “The Australian Government has contributed $140 million to this project, which will improve safety for everyone travelling through the region, including tourists and…

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Manjimup Aerodrome will receive a $38,000 boost for earthworks under the Federal Government’s Regional Airports Program. The airport is one of 60 regional airports to receive a share of $41.2 million, in another step taken by the Federal Government to help Australia’s aviation industry get through the COVID-19 pandemic.   Federal Member for O’Connor Rick…

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People living and travelling through Darkan will now have better phone service to make calls, browse the internet and stay connected with family and friends. The new mobile base station turned on recently will provide significantly improved 3G and 4G mobile coverage to Darkan and the surrounding area. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said…

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People living and travelling through Cheynes will now have better phone service to make calls, browse the internet and stay connected with family and friends. The new mobile base station turned on recently will provide significantly improved 3G and 4G mobile coverage to Cheynes and the surrounding area. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said…

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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.

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“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.