Fruit farmers across South Australia are able to access $14.6 million of Federal Government funding to purchase and install protective netting. Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP who has been an integral part of the policy discussions regarding this program said this funding was a major win for fruit farmers in SA. “Netting delivers clear … Continue reading $14.6 MILLION FOR PROTECTED HORTICULTURE IN SA
Member for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed the news that the Australian Government has launched Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the United Kingdom (UK) for a comprehensive, ambitious and mutually beneficial bilateral agreement. “We are committed to progressing the FTA, and improving market access for agricultural products will be at the forefront of negotiations. … Continue reading AUSTRALIA-UNITED KINGDOM FREE TRADE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS COMMENCE
A new $1.5 billion Australian Government infrastructure package will provide an immediate injection into the economy and bring jobs back online to help stem the impact of COVID-19. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said getting shovels in the ground on local construction projects was important for maintaining jobs and economic growth in Barker. “Every … Continue reading $1.5 BILLION INFRASTRUCTURE STIMULUS TO DRIVE RECOVERY IN BARKER
The Liberal National Government is delivering on its commitment to help dairy farmers lower their power bills and play their part in helping to reduce Australia’s emissions. From 22 June 2020 dairy farmers across Australia can apply for grants that will support them to make their energy use more efficient and to reduce their power … Continue reading HELPING DAIRY FARMERS LOWER THEIR POWER BILLS
Member for Barker Tony Pasin has announced that the Berri Barmera and Renmark Paringa Councils have been formally approved for projects to boost the economy, social and community needs through the Morrison Government’s Drought Communities Program. The Riverland councils both received a second allocation of $1 million bringing the total to $2 million each under … Continue reading DROUGHT SUPPORT FUNDING FOR RIVERLAND COMMUNITIES
The Morrison Government has committed more than $4.7 million to provide small regional businesses affected by COVID-19 with access to free and confidential financial counselling. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) would support hundreds of regional small businesses. “This latest initiative is another step forward in regional Australia’s economic … Continue reading BACKING SMALL REGIONAL BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY COVID-19
Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on the National Broadband Network Tony Pasin MP is urging the public to give feedback on their experiences with the NBN. NBN is reaching significant milestones with the build now 99 per cent complete, ahead of schedule despite recent bushfires and COVID-19 interruptions. NBN has now delivered connectivity for … Continue reading PASIN CALLS FOR FEEDBACK ON NBN
Australian men with prostate cancer and their families in Barker will benefit from an expansion of the Australian Government’s Prostate Cancer Nurses Program. Minister for Health, Greg Hunt said the Government is investing $23 million in the program through the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia over the next three years to support existing prostate cancer … Continue reading PROSTATE CANCER NURSE FOR THE LIMESTONE COAST
Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP has delivered$9,150 in Federal Government Funding for the Cadell Pistol Club to upgrade their facilities thanks to the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program. “Built in 1972 the toilets at the Club are so degraded they are not currently used,” Mr Pasin said. “With 22 members it’s important that the … Continue reading BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES IN CADELL
