More than $68 million in Australian Government funding will shore up Australia’s agricultural traceability systems and increase access to premium overseas markets. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said investing in strong traceability frameworks and systems could add up to $1 billion a year to the bottom line of Australian farmers. “Australia already has strong traceability … Continue reading BARKER PRODUCERS TO BENEFIT FROM $68 MILLION STEP UP ON AG TRACEABILITY
Every year on January 26 Australians around the nation and those living around the world reflect on what it means to be Australian. For me Australia Day is a reminder of the tremendous freedoms we enjoy and of how lucky we are to live in the greatest Country in the world. Every Australian, from our … Continue reading AUSTRALIA DAY 2022
Australian seafood has scored another win as southern rock lobster exports expand into South Korea. This expansion will be very valuable for Australian rock lobster producers, particularly those in the South East. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said South Korea is a promising and growing market for Australian seafood. “Australian seafood is some of the … Continue reading MOTION IN THE OCEAN, ROCK LOBSTERS TO SOUTH KOREA
An additional $3.1 million of Morrison Government funding will extend the life of the three regional National Institute for Forest Products Innovation (NIFPI) Centres, including Mount Gambier to support innovation and growth in the forest industries. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said an additional $1 million of funding for the NIFPI Mount Gambier Centre will allow … Continue reading MOUNT GAMBIER FOREST CENTRE FUNDING EXTENDED
Small and medium food and beverage manufacturers in Barker can now apply for a grant of up to $25,000 each to save money on energy bills, improve energy efficiency and adopt new energy technologies under the latest $19.9 million round of the Energy Efficient Communities (EEC) program. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin the program … Continue reading GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURERS IN BARKER
Applications for round two of the Agricultural Shows and Field Days program open 28 January 2022. $7.9 million is available for eligible organisations. Program helps support events after the disruptions caused by the pandemic. Applications under round two of the Coalition Government’s Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program will open on 28 January 2022. … Continue reading SUPPORTING BARKER’S AGRICULTURAL SHOWS AND FIELD DAYS
The Morrison Government continues to make important, life changing medicines available to Australians at affordable prices through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), including a new treatment for Australians with bowel cancer. From 1 January 2022, Australians living with an aggressive form of colorectal cancer (bowel cancer) in Barker will benefit from the listing of Braftovi® … Continue reading NEW BOWEL CANCER TREATMENT ON THE PBS FOR AUSTRALIANS
One mentee and one mentor have been selected in Barker for round two of the Future Drought Fund’s Drought Resilience Leaders program. The program gives farmers and others in regional communities the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills through leadership development and mentoring to help build local drought resilience The Australian Government continues to support … Continue reading Future Drought Fund continuing to support the next generation of drought resilient leaders in Barker
As South Australians enjoy summer holidays filled with boating, camping and fishing the Federal Government has delivered funding to projects to encourage everyone to get out and enjoy the natural environment and boost regional economies. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said projects in Barker will receive funding from the Federal Government’s $20 million Recreational Fishing … Continue reading A NEW YEAR PRESENT FOR BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING IN MENINGIE
