The Limestone Coast will benefit from additional support to help Australia’s agricultural and sustainable forestry industries recover from the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires. Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP said the measures would provide critical support for primary producers, accelerating the economic recovery of industries hardest hit by the bushfires. “Our Government is committed to … Continue reading FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING AVAILABLE TO LIMESTONE COAST FORESTRY SECTOR
From July 1 2020, the nearly 14,600 small and family businesses in Barker will be paying less tax as a result of legislated tax cuts passed by the Morrison Government. As the 2020-2021 financial year begins, incorporated small and family businesses with a turnover of less than $50 million will see their company tax rate … Continue reading SMALL BUSINESS TAX CUTS KICK IN FROM JULY 1 2020
An estimated 3,700 organisations in Barker are benefiting from the Federal Government’s JobKeeper program. Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP said JobKeeper is one of a suite of economic measures helping Australian businesses and workers get through the economic effects of the global pandemic. “JobKeeper has no doubt been a huge benefit to the Barker … Continue reading JOBKEEPER SUPPORTING BARKER ECONOMY
The Nuriootpa RSL is among 28 projects across the country to receive funding from the Federal Government under the latest round of the Veterans and Community Grants program. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said $33,166 funding will be provided to RSL Nuriootpa Sub-Branch to upgrade the kitchen facilities to ensure a safe environment for members … Continue reading VETERAN HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROGRAMS RECEIVE FUNDING IN NURIOOTPA
The road to recovery for Thomas Foods International (TFI) takes a major step forward today, as the first sod is turned on a new public road access to the multi-million dollar facility. The Australian and South Australian governments have provided $14 million, on a 50:50 basis, to deliver road access to the meat processing facility … Continue reading FIRST SOD-TURNED ON ROAD UPGRADES SUPPORTING NEW THOMAS FOODS INTERNATIONAL FACILITY
Member for Barker Tony Pasin says The Rural City of Murray Bridge is one of 24 successful applicants to receive Federal Government funding under the Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery Grants program. Around $580,000 in funding will now flow for events and projects across regions, helping to boost domestic visitors through unique local experiences. With COVID-19 … Continue reading PASIN SPLASHES FUNDING FOR MURRAY RIVER SPLASH
The Morrison Government is investing $24.2 million to reduce wait times – fast tracking access to mental health services for young people aged 12–25 seeking headspace appointments including in Barker. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said mental health and suicide prevention remains one of our Government’s highest priorities. “The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound … Continue reading $24 MILLION FUNDING BOOST FOR ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CARE AT HEADSPACE
A $886,850 project to help ‘Energise Bowhill’ has been officially opened today at the Bowhill General Store. Member for Barker Tony Pasin attended on behalf of the Federal Government who, through the Building Better Regions Fund, provided $339,287 to the project which will help boost employment and economic activity for the region. The project has … Continue reading ENERGISING BOWHILL
Community groups and organisations in Barker will be better equipped to remember the service and sacrifice of our current and former Australian Defence Force personnel thanks to the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. Member for Barker, Tony Pasin congratulated organisations in Barker which will receive a share in $28,594 for projects commemorating … Continue reading BARKER SALUTES THEIR SERVICE
