News Releases
New mental health reforms to boost care in the New England Electorate
30 Nov 2015
FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce has welcomed sweeping changes planned for mental health services across Australia, which are set to directly benefit people in the New England Electorate. “This Mental Health Reform Package sets out bold reforms to be phased in over th...
Read MoreStill time to apply for sustainable agriculture small grants - Joyce
24 Nov 2015
23 November 2015 MINISTER for Agriculture and Water Resources and Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce said farmers have another fortnight to apply for a share of $2.2 million in small grants to increase industry capacity and support the adoption of productive management practices. ...
Read MoreIndependent report finds work for the dole effective in the New England Electorate
20 Nov 2015
FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce said an independent evaluation of the Work for the Dole pilot which ran from 1 July 2014 has found the programme was effective in helping participants gain confidence and self-esteem and learn skills such as team work, communication and a...
Read MoreLocal projects receive Regional Arts Funds in New England Electorate
19 Nov 2015
FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for the Arts, Senator Mitch Fifield, that two art and cultural projects in the New England Electorate will share funding of more than $24,000. Mr Joyce said the Australian Government’s...
Read MoreBarnaby Joyce welcomes $70,000 grant for Short Black Opera project at Gunnedah
19 Nov 2015
FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce has congratulated the Short Black Opera group on its successful application for a grant of $70,000 for a project that will be rolled out in Gunnedah and Shepparton, Victoria . “$70,000 will be provided to the Short Black Opera for...
Read MoreGovernment delivers on red tape reduction for the New England Electorate
12 Nov 2015
FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce has welcomed the Government’s announcement it will strengthen its regulation reform agenda so that it focusses on changes that increase innovation and productivity. Speaking on the Coalition Government’s fourth Red Tape Repeal D...
Read MoreNew England Electorate to share $14 million available for Murray Darling growth
11 Nov 2015
FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce has welcomed the opportunity for those constituents in the New England Electorate to secure funding to create more jobs, strengthen and diversify their economies. The Australian and NSW governments have announced the latest round ...
Read MoreCommitment to crowd-sourced funding to boost innovation in New England Electorate
11 Nov 2015
FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce said the Coalition Government is committed to fostering a more innovative and creative Australian economy. He said this meant ensuring that start-ups and early stage businesses can access the funding they need to help them develop...
Read MoreLocal services for Remembrance Day in the New England Electorate
09 Nov 2015
FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce today joined with the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC, Stuart Robert, in encouraging constituents to pay their respects for those who served Australia's cause in all wars...
Read MoreWork experience to help job seekers into work in New England Electorate
05 Nov 2015
FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, welcomed the start of the Government’s new National Work Experience Programme, which seeks to help job seekers gain valuable experience in workplaces around the country. “This Programme will give job seekers in the New England El...
Read MoreRemembrance Day honours service men and women from all wars, Barnaby Joyce
05 Nov 2015
05 November 2015 FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce said as the New England Electorate prepares to pause for Remembrance Day on 11 November, a new publication by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs marks the contribution of Chinese Anzacs. Mr Joyce said Chinese Anza...
Read MoreCommon prescription medicines on the PBS to be cheaper in the New England Electorate
03 Nov 2015
FEDERAL Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce has welcomed the Federal Government’s changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), which he says will address inconsistencies in medicine prices from 1 January 2016. Mr Joyce said the Government’s changes would assist conc...
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