Commemorative projects in O’Connor may benefit from a funding boost and expanded eligibility of the Saluting Their Service (STS) Commemorative Grants Program. Federal member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said the expansion to the STS Grants Program is part of the Government’s election commitments, and will see an extra $10 million allocated over the next four…

As previous speakers have mentioned, we lose far too many people on our roads. In Western Australia, with the enormous distances that we travel, we see a disproportionate number of people lose their lives on country roads. The road toll in Western Australia reflects that around 50 per cent of the people who die on…

Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson has welcomed new laws that will protect farming families from activist invasions. The Criminal Code Amendment (Agricultural Protection) 2019 introduces new offences for using the internet to incite trespass, theft or property damage on agricultural land. “Militant animal activists have invaded farms across the country trespassing, threatening and harassing…

Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson has been promoted with a new important role in Parliament. “It was an honour when Speaker of the House Tony Smith asked me to be one of the acting deputy speakers of the Federation Chamber. “I’ve already completed my first duties during the last sitting week and enjoyed the…

Exporters, farmers and communities can have confidence in the welfare of livestock exported from O’Connor after a Bill to establish an independent Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports passed the Senate. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said the announcement was welcome news for the industry. “Our farmers have earnt a reputation of treating their animals…

O’Connor will receive more than $1 million in Federal Government funding for vital upgrades to improve the safety of local roads under the Government’s Black Spot Program. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson welcomed the announcement which includes funding for upgrades to sections of Corrigin-Quairading Road in the Shire of Corrogin. The announcement comes as…

Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson today announced $50,000 to improve access to child care for children and families living in Albany. Mr Wilson said Kingdom Kare will receive Morrison Government support through the Community Child Care Fund (CCCF). “This funding will help Kingdom Kare purchase a bus, allowing them to offer transport assistance to isolated…

More than 6100 people in O’Connor will benefit from a multi-million dollar boost across the next four years following the Morrison Government’s decision to cut deeming rates. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said the decision will take effect from September in line with the regular indexation of the pension and will be backdated to…

Small and family businesses in O’Connor will now receive payment for government contracts under $1 million in 20 days. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said the Morrison Government is backing the 3.4 million small and family businesses that underpin Australia’s economy by ensuring they get paid on time, boosting their cash flow and helping…