Skilled migrants who commit to living and working in Barker will now have access to two new skilled provisional visas, as part of the Morrison Government’s commitment to tackling skills shortages in regional Australia. Successful visa applicants will become eligible to apply for permanent residency if they can demonstrate they have lived and worked in … Continue reading NEW SKILLED VISAS TO ENCOURAGE MIGRATION TO THE REGIONS
Fruit farmers across South Australia will soon be able to access up to $14.6 million to install new or replace damaged netting. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the majority of orchards were not netted and despite the clear benefits to protected horticulture the up-front costs of installing the infrastructure was a major barrier for … Continue reading $14.6 MILLION FOR PROTECTED HORTICULTURE IN SA
Six communities in Barker will have access to a $15 million Economic Development Fund for Basin community projects. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said Round 2 of the Murray-Darling Basin Economic Development Program will provide an economic boost for the communities of Morgan, Waikerie, Blanchetown, Mannum, Murray Bridge and Tailem Bend. “This will be available … Continue reading BUILDING ECONOMIC RESILIENCE IN THE MURRAY DARLING BASIN COMMUNITIES
Yesterday the Prime Minister announced bringing forward critical road projects across South Australia. Please see attached relevant joint media release from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government and SA Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government. Comments attributable to Member for … Continue reading REGIONAL ROADS FUNDING FAST TRACKED
The Barossa Valley is set to benefit from new thermal energy storage that will maximise energy and productivity for Australian primary industries. Glaciem Cooling Technologies (Glaciem) will receive support from the Federal Government through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to install new energy storage technology at Pernod Ricard Winemakers which will help reduce refrigeration … Continue reading TRIAL TO SUPPORT RENEWABLE ENERGY AND STORAGE FOR REFRIGERATION INDUSTRY
The Morrison Government has delivered promised improvements to the support payment that helps struggling farming families make ends meet during this crippling and ongoing drought. Member for Barker said the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) was available to support farmers in hardship whether caused by drought, the aftermath of the natural disasters or other factors. “The … Continue reading FARM HOUSEHOLD ALLOWANCE CHANGES PASS PARLIAMENT
The Morrison Government’s $19.6 million Driving Social Inclusion through Sport and Physical Activity grants program is open now. Federal member for Barker Tony Pasin, is encouraging local organisations in Barker to apply for the grants, which aim to break down the barriers to people getting active and bring communities together. “Australia is one of the … Continue reading NEW GRANTS AVAILABLE TO HELP BARKER GET ACTIVE
The latest $200 million round of the Building Better Regions Fund is now open for applications. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin urged communities in the region to take advantage of the fund and get local infrastructure and community-building projects of all sizes off the ground. “Our Government is here for our regional and rural … Continue reading BUILDING BETTER REGIONS FUND OPENS FOR APPLICATIONS
Lobethal is now fully accessible to B-double vehicles, with the completion of a series of road upgrades that link the town to the Adelaide Hills freight route. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said 34 kilometres of road between Palmer and Lobethal were upgraded as part of the Lobethal Freight Access Upgrade project. “Improved freight … Continue reading LOBETHAL FREIGHT ACCESS UPGRADE NOW COMPLETE
