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
VETERANS and their families are being encouraged to get moving and increase their physical activity, with $200,000 in funding available nationally to assist community groups and ex-service organisations with planning and hosting Veterans’ Health Week events in October 2021. This year’s theme for Veterans’ Health Week will be ‘Get moving’ and the veteran community is … Continue reading VETERANS’ HEALTH WEEK 2021 – FUNDING NOW AVAILABLE
AN ever-present threat of agricultural workforce shortage is set to be addressed by a new seasonal agricultural visa in the wake of the Australia–UK FTA agreement announced this week. As part of the FTA negotiations the working holiday visa age limit will increase to 35 and the maximum length of stay has been extended to … Continue reading NEW AGRICULTURE VISA
The Australian Government has reached an agreement in principle with the United Kingdom Government on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Member for Baker Tony Pasin said today that farmers and agricultural workers in Barker were big winners in the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). “In my electorate of Barker there are more people per capita … Continue reading BARKER AGRICULTURE BIG WINNER IN AUSTRALIA-UK FTA
As part of Men’s Health Week, the Australian Government is encouraging Men’s Sheds across Barker to apply for funding as part of the newest round of the National Men’s Shed Development Program (NDSP). Member for Barker Tony Pasin encourages all Sheds in Barker to apply for Round 22 of the NDSP. “Men’s Sheds play a … Continue reading TONY PASIN_MEDIA RELEASE_MEN’S SHEDS GRANTS NOW OPEN
Member for Barker Tony Pasin welcomes the 12 month extension of the GO LOCAL FIRST campaign to urge Australians to buy from small businesses in our community to strengthen our local economy and create local jobs. “The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting global economic downturn hit the small businesses in the Barker community we all know … Continue reading GO LOCAL FIRST IS BACK, BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER IN BARKER
Member for Barker Tony Pasin has launched ‘Barker’s Biggest Survey’. The survey is being delivered by Australia Post and is due to hit the letterboxes of every resident in the 68,000 sq km electorate next week. “I want to know about the issues that matter to 120,000 people living in Barker,” said Mr Pasin. I … Continue reading BARKER’S BIGGEST SURVEY
The Morrison Government is committed to ensuring Australians living in regional, rural and remote areas can access high quality, timely and live-saving healthcare when and where they are needed. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the 2021-22 Federal Budget supports bold, new rural workforce and training measures designed to further deliver the Government’s ten-year Stronger … Continue reading FEDERAL BUDGET INJECTS MORE HEALTH INVESTMENT INTO RURAL & REGIONAL COMMUNITIES
