Foreign investment review laws will be changed to ensure the interests of regional, rural and remote businesses are protected through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. All proposed foreign investments into Australia subject to the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 (the Act) will require approval, providing a significant protection for agricultural land. By bringing the threshold…
The Federal Nationals in Government will provide additional support to help maintain the regional air network as part of the response to the COVID-19 crisis with a $198 million Regional Air Network Assistance Package, bringing the total aviation commitment to $1 billion. The COVID-19 pandemic is having unforeseen impacts right across Australia and our aviation…
NSW Nationals Leader and Deputy Premier John Barilaro says it’s important to stick together during tough times such as these, in this opinion piece below: This week a number of restrictions were announced. These restrictions are designed to prevent numbers of people gathering together. As we have seen throughout the world, leaders and countries are…
Federal Parliament has passed important coronavirus economic support measures that will cushion the blow of the coronavirus for Australians, including those living in rural and regional areas. Nationals Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government Mark Coulton welcomed the news that Bills had passed Parliament on Monday night across two economic support packages…
The Australian Government’s business hotline will now give more support to small and medium businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Operations at the business.gov.au 13 28 46 Contact Centre will increase from five days per week to seven days per week, and provide additional hours of support outside standard operating hours for the first month,…
The Nationals in Government have welcomed more broadband data for Sky Muster satellite customers living in rural and remote Australia. The initiatives include permanent enhancements to NBN Co’s Sky Muster Plus offering, and a temporary increase to data allowances for standard Sky Muster plans to support the increased data needs of rural and regional Australians…
Federal Nationals Member for Parkes Mark Coulton says the way we commemorate ANZAC Day this year will unfortunately need to change, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, governments and officials are working to find ways for Australians to continue to observe this solemn day. “Attending an ANZAC Day service in my electorate every year…
Federal Agriculture Minister and Deputy Nationals Leader David Littleproud has announced a new measure to maintain agricultural production and supply chains through the COVID-19 response. “I’m pleased to announce Mark Tucker will be our Senior Agriculture Industry Engagement Officer,” Mr Littleproud said. “Mr Tucker will be the key liaison between my department and agriculture, fisheries…
The Federal Government has released the second stage of its economic plan to cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus and help build a bridge to recovery. Federal Nationals Member for Lyne, Dr David Gillespie, said a total of $189 billion was being injected into the economy by all arms of Government in order to…
The NSW Nationals in Government are asking people to talk to their family and friends and start to put together a plan on how to manage any outbreak of Coronavirus. The community is also being urged not to hoard or panic buy. Despite the fear and uncertainty – particularly on social media – they are…
The upgrade and sealing of Bowlers Lane will boost heavy truck productivity and safety to Tamworth’s important industrial estate in a project worth $1.81 million. NSW Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the renovation of the 2.39 kilometre stretch of road between the Oxley Highway and Wallamore Road will provide a more efficient access…
State and Federal Governments are continuing to respond to the developing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation. The newly-formed National Cabinet has been established to manage Australia’s response to COVID-19, and will continue to meet to discuss these public health issues and the appropriate responses going forward. Expert advice It is important that people take advice from official…
Students at Geurie Public School will benefit from the NSW Nationals in Government’s infrastructure investment this year. Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders said more than $50,000 worth of works had been carried out at the school through a joint-funded project with the school community. Works included a new storage shed for sports equipment…
A total of 147 dangerous crash sites across New South Wales will become safer under the latest round of the Federal Nationals in Government’s Black Spot Program. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the state would receive $50.6 million under the Black Spot Program’s 2020-21 funding round.…
More than 16.5km of a new permanent pipeline eliminating water losses between Chaffey Dam to Tamworth is now in the ground with the $39 million project providing a solid stimulus to local businesses and workers. NSW Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the project, which is 80 percent complete, has injected more than $1.3…
