Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP has delivered $2,754 in Federal Government Funding for the South East Radio Group to purchase new software and hardware thanks to the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program. The new equipment will enable rapid and accurate scoring of the Australian Radio Foxhunting Championships held annually in Mount Gambier. … Continue reading BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES THROUGH AMATEUR RADIO
The Millicent Community Arts Centre has a new kiln thanks in part to a Federal Government Grant of $7,000 through the Stronger Communities Program. Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP visited the Centre this week. The Millicent Craft Group has been a part of the local community for 30 years and is an … Continue reading NEW KILN FOR MILLICENT COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE
The Morrison Government is investing $24.2 million to reduce wait times – fast tracking access to mental health services for young people aged 12–25 seeking headspace appointments including in Barker. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said mental health and suicide prevention remains one of our Government’s highest priorities. “The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound … Continue reading $24 MILLION FUNDING BOOST FOR ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CARE AT HEADSPACE
The Coalition Government continues to support the Murray-Darling Basin plan with over $129 million committed to New South Wales, Victorian and South Australian governments for projects that will improve water infrastructure in local communities. The Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Package will allow the amount of water needing to be recovered across the Murray-Darling Basin to … Continue reading GOVERNMENT DELIVERS $129 MILLION TO IMPROVE MURRAY-DARLING BASIN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
Australian exporters reliant on airfreight will continue to have access to key international export markets, thanks to a $240 million funding injection to help keep international freight routes and flights operating. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the $240 million funding injection will extend support, under the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM), until the end … Continue reading FREIGHT FLIGHTS BOOST FOR BARKER EXPORTERS
New export opportunities for Australian farmers, businesses and investors will begin to flow with the start of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA). Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the landmark trade agreement with Indonesia would provide an export boost for Barker farmers and businesses. “This is the most comprehensive bilateral trade agreement Indonesia … Continue reading AUSTRALIA’S FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH INDONESIA TO PROVIDE EXPORT BOOST
The Limestone Coast will benefit from additional support to help Australia’s agricultural and sustainable forestry industries recover from the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires. Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP said the measures would provide critical support for primary producers, accelerating the economic recovery of industries hardest hit by the bushfires. “Our Government is committed to … Continue reading FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING AVAILABLE TO LIMESTONE COAST FORESTRY SECTOR
From July 1 2020, the nearly 14,600 small and family businesses in Barker will be paying less tax as a result of legislated tax cuts passed by the Morrison Government. As the 2020-2021 financial year begins, incorporated small and family businesses with a turnover of less than $50 million will see their company tax rate … Continue reading SMALL BUSINESS TAX CUTS KICK IN FROM JULY 1 2020
Fruit farmers in South Australia are now able to access $14.6 million of Federal Government funding to purchase and install protective netting. Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP who has been an integral part of the policy discussions regarding the funding program said this funding was a major win for growers in SA. “Netting delivers … Continue reading $14.6 MILLION FOR PROTECTED HORTICULTURE IN SA
