First home buyers and single parents with children in Barker will be eligible to apply for 30,000 additional places under the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, the New Home Guarantee program, and the Family Home Guarantee from 1 July 2021. Since the introduction of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme and New Home Guarantee, 30,000 … Continue reading MORE SUPPORT FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS AND SINGLE PARENTS WITH CHILDREN
Member for Barker has called on exporters in Barker to nominate for the Australian Export Awards to be recognised for the outstanding contribution they are making to business and the community. The 59th Australian Export Awards will showcase Australian export businesses succeeding across 13 categories, with the 2021 Australian Exporter of the Year chosen from … Continue reading RECOGNISING SUCCESSFUL EXPORTERS IN BARKER
Murray-Darling Basin communities in South Australia are set to benefit from more than $6.6 million in grants under the third round of the Coalition Government’s Economic Development Program. Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt joined with local Member Tony Pasin to announce 15 local projects will be awarded a grant under the Program. Mr … Continue reading ECONOMIC BOOST FOR COMMUNITIES IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
The passage of the Inspector–General of Water Compliance Bill through the parliament last week showed the Australian Government’s commitment to delivering on its commitments for Basin communities. Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, Keith Pitt, said the legislation marked a significant milestone in the delivery of the Murray–Darling Basin Plan. “This new legislation delivers … Continue reading INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF WATER COMPLIANCE BILL PASSES THROUGH PARLIAMENT
The Morrison Government is providing $134,569.53 for headspace services in Berri to ensure that young people can access mental health services where they need them and when they need them. Member for Barker Tony Pasin welcomed the grant, which will ensure better social and health outcomes for young Australians in Berri and surroundings. “headspace Berri … Continue reading BOOSTING HEADSPACE SERVICES FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS IN BERRI
Programs and activities supporting the health and wellbeing of our veteran community in the Limestone Coast will receive a share of more than $2.4 million worth of funding under the Veteran and Community Grants Program, announced today. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said these programs provided through local organisations are an important factor to ensuring … Continue reading VETERAN HEALTH AND WELLBEING SUPPORTED IN LIMESTONE COAST
Australia’s economic recovery is leading the world with recent unemployment figures showing more people are now employed than before the pandemic hit our shores. In May, 115,200 jobs were added across Australia. Around 85% of these were full-time jobs and we saw the national unemployment rate fall from 5.5 per cent to 5.1 per cent. … Continue reading MAY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DROPS TO 5.1 PER CENT
The Nuriootpa RSL Sub-Branch was among 28 projects across the country to receive funding from the Federal Government under the most recent round of the Veterans and Community Grants program. Member for Barker, Tony Pasin, said the Nuriootpa RSL Sub-Branch received $33,166 through the Federal Government’s Veterans and Community Grants Program. Nuriootpa RSL Sub-Branch used … Continue reading NURIOOTPA RSL SUB-BRANCH OPENS NEW KITCHEN FACILITIES
The Federal Government has approved funding of $2,973,454 towards Mid Murray Council projects as part of the $1.5 billion Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program, which is supporting local jobs, businesses and boosting the economy. Federal Member for Barker, Tony Pasin, said getting shovels in the ground on local construction projects is important for maintaining … Continue reading MID MURRAY COUNCIL RECEIVES LOCAL ROADS AND COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING
