I’m thrilled that the State Government has made a commitment to fund the Meningococcal B vaccine Bexsero for children aged up to 12 months, catch-up programs for children under four years, and adolescents. As a father of two young children I understand how frightening this disease is. It has affected many families and their communities … Continue reading MENINGOCOCCAL B VACCINE
Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister Keith Pitt visited the Mount Gambier region today to highlight the positive outcomes of the Coalition Government’s infrastructure investment in the region. Joining Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin at the site of a road upgrade near Mount Gambier Airport, Mr Pitt said the $620,000 upgrade was a … Continue reading Roads to Recovery delivers for Mount Gambier
New all-weather race track in Mount Gambier progressing well Business plan also developed to ensure viability of Volunteer Fire Fighters Museum Another Coalition Government investment of over $1.5 million in Mount Gambier The Mount Gambier region is getting ready for a major boost with the delivery of a strategic plan for the SA Volunteer … Continue reading Almost off and racing again in Mount Gambier
Member for Baker Tony Pasin has today launched the Parliamentary Friends of Asthma group in Parliament House. The group brings together Members of Parliament from all side of politics with Asthma Australia and the National Asthma Council to raise awareness of the crippling condition that affects 2.5 million Australians. Joining Mr Pasin and his co-convener … Continue reading $8 MILLION IN FUNDING TO SUPPORT ASTHMA PATIENTS
Farm Household Support Amendment Bill 2018 introduced to Parliament The Bill will increase cumulative period farmers qualify for Farm Household allowance from three to four years Farmers doing it tough across Barker will benefit from the Coalition Government’s decision to extend the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) from three to four years. Member for Barker … Continue reading Improving drought support for Barker farmers
An upgrade of the full length of Tower Road and a 2.6-kilometre section of the Penola–Casterton Road, from the Tower Road junction to the South Australian/Victorian border is now complete. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said the upgraded sections could now be reclassified as a Higher Mass Limit (HML) … Continue reading BETTER CROSS-BORDER HEAVY VEHICLE ACCESS THANKS TO COMPLETION OF PENOLA UPGRADE
Ten regions across the country will benefit from a new Turnbull Government employment trial, to enable local organisations, who understand the issues on the ground, to design solutions to employment challenges. The Turnbull Government is investing $18.4 million, under the Regional Employment Trials Program, for a 21-month program designed to support local networks to promote … Continue reading REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT TRIALS PROGRAM TO BOOST JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR MURRAYLANDS AND RIVERLAND REGION
The Turnbull Government will expand its successful Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program into more preschools and schools in Barker. Member for Baker encouraged Baker preschools and schools to get on-board and give their students the opportunity to learn a second language. “The Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program has already been very successful in … Continue reading CALL FOR BARKER PRESCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS TO TAKE PART IN LANGUAGES PROGRAM
An export business from Barker could become Australia’s exporter of the year. Entries are now open for the 2018 Australian Export Awards, celebrating the success of Australian products and services on the global stage. Member for Baker Tony Pasin encouraged local exporters to enter the 56th annual awards, co-presented by Austrade and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and … Continue reading CELEBRATING BARKER EXPORTERS
