Member for Barker Tony Pasin has visited the Millicent Parklands to see the progress on the $950,000 Redevelopment project. The development of the Domain precinct into a vibrant community open space has been planned by the Wattle Range Council as a major economic and social activation project linking established walking running and cycling trails and … Continue reading MILLICENT PARKLANDS COMES TOGETHER
The Morrison Government is delivering for senior Australians through a $537 million funding investment, responding to the three priority areas identified in the Aged Care Royal Commission Interim Report. Member for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed the major funding boost, which will deliver 10,000 new home care packages, improve medication management for aged care residents … Continue reading NEW AGED CARE PACKAGE DELIVERS FOR BARKER SENIORS
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
