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BLACK SPOT PROGRAM FUNDS TO SAVE LIVES IN O’CONNOR
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…
Read MoreMore support for child care services in O’Connor
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…
Read MoreCuts to deeming rates a cash boost for more than 1 million Australians
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…
Read MoreSMALL BUSINESSES TO BE PAID ON TIME, EVERY TIME
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…
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 MoreFUNDS TO FLOW TO SOUTHERN FORESTS IRRIGATION SCHEME
The Southern Forest Irrigation Scheme has now been fully funded thanks to a $39.7 million injection by the Morrison Government, according to Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson. Mr Wilson said he was proud the Morrison Government has delivered such an important water infrastructure project for the Southern Forest food bowl region and will…
Read MoreCash splash towards saving Kambalda pool
Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said a $287,000 Community Sport Infrastructure Grant for the Kambalda Aquatic Facility is a step towards re-opening the vital facility. The investment is part of the Community Sport Infrastructure Grant program that is upgrading local facilities across Australia to help drive increased participation in sports and physical activity.…
Read MoreSupporting teachers to stay in regional schools
Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said students at 17 O’Connor schools would benefit from teachers that remained teaching in the community longer. Mr Wilson said the Morrison Government would waive the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt of teachers who remained teaching in remote locations. There are 17 schools in O’Connor that…
Read MoreNEW LAWS TO HELP PROTECT OUR FARMERS
A re-elected Morrison Government will introduce new legislation to make it an offence to use a carriage service, such as the internet, to disclose personal information to incite trespass on agricultural land where that could cause commercial detriment. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson welcomed the announcement, saying farmers needed protection from extreme activists who…
Read MoreDigital connectivity in the Grainbelt
The Morrison Government will undertake a feasibility study of up to $2 million to examine ways to improve digital connectivity in the Grainbelt. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said the Government has listened to residents and local business owners and is taking action to improve telecommunications services. “The Grainbelt forms an important…
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