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For up to date informaiton please visit australia.gov.au IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE Australian governments are focused on working together to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) to save lives. It is likely that we will be living with this virus for at least six months, so social distancing measures to slow this virus down must be…
Read MoreDROUGHT RELIEF
I urge farmers to seek help and find out what assistance they may be eligible for. Please do not self-assess your eligibility – seek advice from an expert at the Deptartment of Human Services on 13 23 16 or the Rural Financial Counselling Service on 1800 686 175. Visit www.farmhub.org.au for detailed information on all services and support…
Read MoreSTEP UP IN DROUGHT BUDGET SUPPORT
Our pastoralists across the Goldfields and Southern Rangelands are currently experiencing some of their toughest seasons on record. Until recently those farmers have not put up too much of a fuss about their worsening predigament as they have acknowledged the severe conditions over east. But now the situation for some is becoming just as dire…
Read MoreThank you O’Connor
On Saturday a miracle occurred, and we know the Morrison Government will be a majority Coalition Government for three more years. Here in O’Connor, the voters have honoured me with a third term representing them in Canberra. Thank you is not a strong enough phrase to convey the depth of my feelings right now, but it…
Read MoreWilson secures $140 million for Albany Ring Road
The Albany Ring Road has secured a $140 million commitment from the Federal Government. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said he was proud to deliver the most important project for Albany since he was elected in 2013. “This has been identified by the City of Albany as the most important piece of infrastructure…
Read MoreLIVE EXPORT ROADSHOW – find a meeting near you!
Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson is organising a roadshow through towns in the Great Southern and Wheatbelt to discuss the live trade industry with regional communities. “The future of the live animal export trade is under grave threat. Around 1.5 million sheep are exported from Western Australia every year, with the vast majority…
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