The 2021-22 Federal Budget commits an additional $1 billion to the Road Safety Program, as part of the Australian Government’s ongoing commitment to improving road safety and getting Australians home sooner sand safer. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the $1 billion funding injection will back two additional six-month tranches, extending the program from June … Continue reading FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EXPANDS LIFE-SAVING ROAD SAFETY INVESTMENT
Every child in Barker who is about to start school will benefit from $1,340 as part of the Morrison Government’s $2 billion commitment to ensure every Australian child can attend preschool. The Commonwealth is offering new four-year agreements to states and territories, including $114 million for South Australian school years 2022-2025. The $1,340 per child … Continue reading FUNDING AGREEMENT TO BOOST PRESCHOOL ATTENDANCE IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
The Federal Government has approved funding of $2,328,517 towards Naracoorte Lucindale 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 jobs and economic growth, … Continue reading NARACOORTE LUCINDALE COUNCIL RECEIVES LOCAL ROADS AND COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING
Those living in the Murray Mallee region are set to benefit from the new Mallee Playground Trail. Federal Member for Barker, Tony Pasin, said the Mallee Playground Trail project will give young people, community members and visitors to the region the opportunity to explore the playground spaces, linked by the new Playground Trail. The three … Continue reading DROUGHT COMMUNITIES PROGRAM SUPPORTS KAROONDA
The 2021–22 Federal Budget delivers substantial support to assist councils in Barker to boost Australia’s economic recovery thanks to an additional $17 million through Phase 3 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program. Federal Member for Barker, Tony Pasin, said local councils will directly benefit from the funding boost. “This Budget injection for … Continue reading FEDERAL BUDGET DELIVERS TO LOCAL COUNCILS IN BARKER
Barker to share in $13.4 million from the Future Drought Fund’s Natural Resource Management Drought Resilience Program The program will help build drought resilience in our agricultural landscapes Barker farmers and communities will receive $740,150 in Australian Government funding to improve the natural resource management and agricultural landscapes. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management … Continue reading BUILDING DROUGHT RESILIENT LANDSCAPES IN BARKER
The Morrison Government’s plan to secure Australia’s recovery will rebuild our economy and create more jobs to ensure we come back stronger from the COVID-19 induced recession, including in Barker. Member for Barker, Tony Pasin, said, “Australia entered the crisis from a position of economic strength having brought the Budget back to balance for the … Continue reading OUR PLAN SECURES THE RECOVERY FOR BARKER HOUSEHOLDS, BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRY
Local communities hit by major disasters, drought and other hazards will be supported by a new national agency dedicated to coordinating locally-led recovery and driving efforts to reduce the impacts of future large-scale disasters. Member for Barker, Tony Pasin, welcomed the establishment of the new National Recovery and Resilience Agency, part of the major Disaster … Continue reading BARKER COMMUNITIES TO BENEFIT FROM NEW NATIONAL DISASTER AGENCY
Barker communities still recovering from the Black Summer bushfires will soon have a fresh opportunity to apply for funding, under a new grants program from the Australian Government. Member for Barker, Tony Pasin, said the $280 million Black Summer Bushfire Recovery grants program will open in mid 2021 to community organisations, businesses and councils, covering … Continue reading NEW BUSHFIRE GRANTS TO HELP BARKER COMMUNITIES RECOVERY
