House of Representatives Friday 23 September 2022 Death Of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ADDRESS Mr PASIN (Barker) (09:56): The people of Barker have honoured the Queen’s life of service with tributes and memories shared throughout the region. I’ve read many of these in local newspapers, and I’ve heard stories on local radio stations as … Continue reading Death Of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Mr PASIN (Barker) Seeing a GP in a rural and regional community has never been simple. There has always been a distribution issue in this country, where GPs are plentiful in metropolitan areas and scarce in the regions. While the pandemic migration pause has seen this issue become more widespread, there is no doubt … Continue reading GP SHORTAGE IN RURAL AND REGIONAL SA
Mr PASIN (Barker) (19:50): Those of the 46th Parliament would remember that I spoke in this place on numerous occasions about the need to improve access to childcare in our regions. I rise in the 47th Parliament to continue my advocacy in this space. While the Labor government held a talkfest last week about skills … Continue reading KINGSTON SE CHILDCARE
Mr PASIN (Barker) (13:53): Australian families deserve access to quality child care regardless of where they live. Access to child care is good for families, good for communities and good for local economies. I was thrilled to see in this week’s budget that the government is increasing access to child care for families in regional and … Continue reading KINGSTON CHILD CARE
Mr PASIN (Barker) (19:45): The south-east of South Australia is no stranger to bushfires. We’ve certainly had our fair share. While the memory of Ash Wednesday is still very raw for many in the Limestone Coast community, every fire season firefighters continue to stand ready to defend not only their own properties and their own … Continue reading SA Volunteer Fire Fighters Museum
Mr PASIN (Barker) (16:14): In October last year, I spoke in parliament about the shadow pandemic and the need to increase mental health services in our local communities. I’ve been engaging with local communities about the Head to Health program and my advocacy to see Head to Health satellite centres rolled out following last year’s … Continue reading Head to Health
Mr PASIN (Barker) (13:53): In October last year I was pleased to announce almost $2 million for stage 1 of the Murray Bridge regional sports stadium. After much discussion with the local council and the Murray Bridge Basketball Association this funding announcement was a significant milestone in their plans to create a regional stadium at … Continue reading Sports Funding
Mr PASIN (Barker) (10:21): Every year on 26 January Australians reflect on what it means to be Australian. For me, Australia Day is a reminder of the tremendous freedoms we enjoy and how lucky we are to live in the greatest nation on earth. It’s also a reminder of the true Aussie spirit to work hard, … Continue reading Australia Day Awards
Mr PASIN (Barker) (13:38): In March last year I was pleased to announce $20,000 through our government’s Stronger Communities fund for the Berri Church of Christ to support the establishment of a men’s shed for the local community. On Sunday that men’s shed was officially opened. The Men’s Sheds movement is a great Australian success story … Continue reading BERRI MEN’S SHED
