Applications for round three of the Safer Communities Fund are now open The program delivers on the Coalition’s ongoing commitment to keep Australians safe and secure The Coalition Government has committed up to $30 million under round three of the program Member for Barker, Tony Pasin MP has called on local councils and community … Continue reading SAFER COMMUNITIES FUND APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
The gravity of the drought being experienced in Queensland and NSW has not been lost on anyone. In true Aussie spirit donations from around the country are rolling into help farmers experiencing hardship. Drought is sadly a recurring feature in Australia and for more than two decades now the Commonwealth and State and Territory governments’ … Continue reading DROUGHT ASSISTANCE
My focus regarding energy policy in Australia has always been on reducing the cost of electricity for businesses, households and consumers. I advised the Prime Minister and my colleagues during the Party Room discussion yesterday that I cannot support the NEG as currently designed and would only do so if it incorporates a price target. … Continue reading STATEMENT ON NATIONAL ENERGY GUARANTEE (NEG)
I am honoured to have been endorsed as the Liberal Party candidate for Barker for the forthcoming Federal election. I have been privileged the past five years to represent the people in Barker and have done so to the very best of my ability. I look forward to seeking permission from the people of Barker … Continue reading ENDORSEMENT AS LIBERAL PARTY CANDIDATE
Member for Barker Tony Pasin has called on community organisations in Baker to apply for a share of up to $20 million in funding to support the efforts of their volunteers. Mr Pasin said applications for the Volunteer Grants were now open. “Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will help community organisations in Barker buy … Continue reading GRANTS OPEN FOR VOLUNTEER ORGANISATIONS IN BARKER
The Murray Mallee Local Action Planning Association will benefit from Landcare Grant funding to help land managers to adapt to change, innovate and become more sustainable across the Murray Mallee. Member for Barker Tony Pasin met with key members of the Association last week to discuss the grants and the programs planned. “Murray Mallee farmers … Continue reading BACKING LAND MANAGERS ACROSS THE MURRAY MALLEE
The Purnong community will benefit from a Federal Government grant for the Purnong District Hall Tony Pasin announced today. “I congratulate the Purnong District Hall Incorporated for receiving the grant through the Federal Government’s ‘Saluting Their Service’ Commemorations Programs to honour the service and sacrifice of our Australian Defence personnel,” Mr Pasin said. The Purnong … Continue reading SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS AND COMMUNITY IN PURNONG
Pinnaroo veterans and their families will benefit from $25,942 in Australian Government grant funding that will help the Pinnaroo RSL Sub-branch to upgrade their facilities. “I congratulate the Pinnaroo RSL for receiving this grant through the Australian Government’s Veteran and Community Grants program to replace the roof and veranda of their club rooms,” Tony Pasin … Continue reading SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS AND COMMUNITY IN PINNAROO
Coalition Government announces $190 million package for immediate drought relief. The Farm Household Allowance (FHA) will include two lump sum supplementary payments worth up to $12,000 a year The FHA assets tests will be changed to allow thousands more farmers to access support. Farming families across Australia will receive immediate additional financial support to help … Continue reading IMMEDIATE RELIEF FOR FARMING FAMILIES TAKES DROUGHT RELIEF TO $576 MILLION
