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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE RELIEF PACKAGE
Around one million families are set to receive free child care during the coronavirus pandemic under a plan from the Morrison Government that will help deliver hip pocket relief and help the early childhood education and care sector make it through to the other side of this crisis. Under the plan, the Government will pay…
Read MoreCoronavirus (COVID-19):
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 MoreNuclear – The Future of Australia’s Energy
The Environment and Energy committee, of which I am a member, has been undertaking an inquiry into the prerequisites for nuclear energy in Australia. The inquiry’s first recommendation is that nuclear energy be considered as part of Australia’s future energy needs. This is a very measured and sensible recommendation, as are all the recommendations. ‘It…
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 MoreGRANT CHANGES TO ALLOW MORE COMMEMORATIVE PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED IN O’CONNOR
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…
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 MoreSafer and Better Roads for O’Connor
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…
Read MoreActivists face jail
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…
Read MorePROMOTION FOR MP
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…
Read MoreIndependent live export inspector Bill passes Senate
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…
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