More than 1,000 General Practices, including General Practices in Barker will join the COVID-19 vaccination program from next week, further strengthening the Commonwealth’s capacity, and ensuring an efficient and equitable distribution of vaccines across the country. Federal Member for Barker, Tony Pasin, said services will come online from 22 March. “We all know … Continue reading BARKER GENERAL PRACTICES JOIN THE PHASE 1B COVID-19 VACCINE ROLLOUT
The Morrison Government will protect Australia’s family-owned automotive businesses and their employees from the growing power imbalance with multi-national car companies by introducing new significant financial penalties for wrongdoing under the Franchising Code of Conduct. A fine of up to $10 million could be given to international car companies that undertake systemic breaches under … Continue reading BACKING AUSTRALIA’S FAMILY-OWNED AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Farmers in the Riverland can now access real time weather data after the Bureau of Meteorology switched on a new multi-million-dollar radar. Located 45 kilometres west of Mildura at Cullulleraine, the new state-of-the-art radar will provide more up-to-date and accurate weather information, replacing the old radar at Mildura’s airport. Member for Barker, Tony … Continue reading NEW MILDURA RADAR TO HELP BARKER COMMUNITY MAKE IMPORTANT DECISIONS
Member for Barker Tony Pasin has presented a 70th anniversary medallion to commemorate the 70th anniversary from the end of World War Two and Ms Marjorie Bruhn’s service during that conflict. Mr Pasin visited Ms Marjorie Bruhn at her home at Boandik Lodge on Wednesday 10th March. “This medallion and certificate are symbolic of a … Continue reading PASIN ACKNOWLEDGES SECOND WORLD WAR VETERAN
Manufacturers in Barker with good ideas that are ready to be turned into world-beating realities can now apply for a slice of a new $30 million fund from the Morrison Government. Member for Barker, Tony Pasin, said the Commercialisation Fund could help manufacturers in Barker to carry out projects that bring industry and researchers together … Continue reading $30M GRANTS PROGRAM TO SUPPORT LOCAL MANUFACTURING
The Morrison Government is encouraging female entrepreneurs in Barker to take advantage of funding to build their business and create local jobs under the Boosting Female Founders Initiative. Member for Barker, Tony Pasin said a total of $11.6 million is on offer under the second round of the initiative, while also expanding the program to … Continue reading HELPING BUSINESSWOMEN IN BARKER TAKE ON THE WORLD
The Morrison Government’s game-changing investment to super-charge manufacturing and grow jobs is now open to local businesses, with applications sought under the $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI). Member for Barker, Tony Pasin, encouraged local businesses to apply and said they could benefit from the new grants – helping them scale up, create jobs and … Continue reading BACKING OUR LOCAL MANUFACTURING BUSINESSES TO GROW
Limestone Coast men with prostate cancer and their families can now benefit from an expansion of the Australian Government’s Prostate Cancer Nurses Program. The Government will invest $23 million in the program through the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia over the next three years to support existing prostate cancer nurses and place specialist nurses in … Continue reading PROSTATE CANCER NURSE FOR THE LIMESTONE COAST
Tens of thousands of new job opportunities will be created for apprentices and trainees across Australia with the expansion of the targeted wage subsidy program as part of the Morrison Government’s National Economic Recovery Plan. The Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements wage subsidy program is fully subscribed, helping to create 100,000 apprenticeships in less than five months. … Continue reading THOUSANDS OF NEW APPRENTICE AND TRAINEE JOBS
